Any 3 legged Cockers?

[bluegirl]

Hoping all goes well for tomorrow.

[bajoleth]

I have no personal experience of 3 legged dogs, I have seen a couple out and about in our local park and they seem just as agile as any other Dog For what its worth I think you are making the best decision, as the leg is causing pain at the moment it will probably improve her quality of life tenfold and hopefully her life expectancy too Be thinking of you tomorrow

[LilahLoo]

Thanks everyone for your kind thoughts and advice.  I've read some articles on the internet but getting messages from people with their personal experiences is reassuring.

We already have the stair gate but I will certainly get the t-shirt. I have a cone from when she was spayed, but she lost all her spatial awareness when she had it on.  The t-shirt sounds much better.

I'm just keeping everthing crossed now that whatever she has is contained in her leg.

[luckypenny]

 No experience, but everything crossed for her

[Poppypuppy09]

Sending you both lots of  it must be a difficult decision but I think its the right one...take care 

[Vicki]

I have a friend with a 3-legged labrador. She can run just as fast as her brother, and when they are playing and chasing each other you really do forget. However she does tire a little more easily, which is something to watch out for.

  and best wishes

[Megan Ffion]

Sending you and your little one positive thoughts for tomorrow.   Please keep us updated.
 
Gwyneth

[Penelope]

Sending you positive thoughts for tomorrow.
We used to live opposite a family who had 4 dogs - all of them were "tripods"! 
There were 2 greyhounds and 2 whippets and when I got to know her I found out they were all rescues!  I honestly hadn't realised that ALL of them only had 3 legs - I thought it was just one greyhound and one whippet - then I saw them out and about off lead and you would literally never realise.  They were all bombing around together full of the joys of spring.
Really hope all goes well tomorrow and that your main problem will be keeping her quiet!!
Good luck and lots of hugs.

[Ian Wright]

paws crossed here for tomorrow 
My next door neighbour had a 3 legged lab and if was fine you would never know it would do anything a 4 legged dog would do

Ian and Grace

[honeysmun]

Will be thinking for you tomorrow,
sending postive thoughts to you and your little one.
 

[ejp]

No personal experience, but I just want to wish you all the best for tomorrow, and will be thinking of you both. 

[lottiescat]

Hi
No experience of 3 legged cockers myself,but my mothers dog had to have a front leg amputated due to osteosarcoma. Sassy coped really well and lived for many years despite needing the removal of one eye as well.She was one of the happiest dogs you could meet. Good luck tomorrow

[Jonnydog]

Hope it goes well.i'm sure she'll soon adapt - dogs are amazing in the way the cope with these things. Thinking of you.

[fiona2]

hi i have no experience with 3 legged dogs but one of my cats had to have his leg amputated and he has coped fine. the problem i had was when i went topick him up from vet i wasnt expecting to feel the shock i felt iyswim of visual seeing him without the leg and remember one of my kids refusing to look at him or touch him for a while but now were used to it and can forget he is our little tripod. goodluck for tomorrow you are doing the right thing

[Patp]

Hi, I can only imagine what you must be going through!

You will shed plenty of tears over the next couple of days I am sure   

Hope all goes well and there will be plenty of support on here.

Pat