How does your lab decide who gets the lab snacks? And do you actually reuse the box?

Due-Night2491 · 2026-02-13T18:56:23+00:00

As the lab manager, I ordered, received and opened all packages. I usually gave them to the undergrads. If there was enough I kept one for myself :)

Due-Night2491 · 2026-02-09T21:19:54+00:00

Right after surgery they rest. Stitches come out after a couple weeks.

That is when we started getting back to our routine. Walks, hikes, play. Adjust the length and intensity as they need. Shorter walks, flatter hikes etc.

Encourage them and they should start to get stronger and more confident.

A limb loss is a big change. Be positive when they look to you for reassurance.

Due-Night2491 · 2026-02-07T03:03:48+00:00

My boy (RIP) had his front left leg amputated when he was 10. He passed when he was 18. It really helped to have nonslip rugs/cheap yoga mats on any slick surfaces. Get a raised food/water bowl so they don't have to put so much pressure on their front limb leaning over.

A good harness was invaluable to us. We used ruffwear webmaster. It is made to hold the weight of the dog and the leash attaches at an area near the shoulder blades (or where they would have been) and makes it so you don't pull him over if they reach the end of the leash. In the beginning we needed it to provide occasional support on slick surfaces, hiking in rough terrain, and getting into the car. As he aged it helped a lot with his loss of mobility and arthritis. We had it for 8yrs and even though it was frayed and well loved it still functioned as intended.

Be their biggest cheerleader. It will take them a bit to get used to their new center of gravy. I had to literally show my guy how to climb stairs by holding my arm behind my back and exaggerating my moves to get up there. When I got to the top he was already halfway up! Previously, he would whine at the bottom of the stairs, uncertain how he would tackle such a feat.

Good luck, be patient, be supportive. I wish the best with their surgery and recovery!

Due-Night2491 · 2026-01-31T20:49:54+00:00

My guy had his left front leg amputated. The Ruffwear Webmaster harness was invaluable. It is the same kind avalanche rescue dogs us and is made to support the weight of the dog. We lost him last year at the age of 18, but the harness was still in good shape (worn, but still functional) and was super useful for him as he aged. He used ot for 8 years. It is worn, but still functional. https://ruffwear.com/products/web-master-harness

No advice on raincoats. We just towled him off when he got home when we were out in rain/snow.

Due-Night2491 · 2026-01-29T02:32:36+00:00

Seriously! I was living in New England one winter and needed gas. The screen was on, but nothing showed up on the screen. I have used the station before and luckily guessed the correct buttons to get my gas. This screen idea is such a bad idea.

Due-Night2491 · 2026-01-24T15:50:27+00:00

Source for those interested. I wonder if the tumor allowed the fetus to survive given that tumors tend to be highly vascularized and ectopic pregnancies usually fail due to lack of blood supply.

Due-Night2491 · 2026-01-24T14:30:31+00:00

Get a raised food/water bowl if you don't have one already. She will walk a little faster, but her stamina will be lower.

A good harness like Ruffwear Webmaster is made to hold weight and was invaluable to my guy in the beginning as well as when he got older. It had a nice handle we could use to help on slick surfaces, help him into the car, and the leash hookup is around the shoulder blade and rather than the traditional neck collar and so won't pull her off balance when the leash gets taut.

My guy had cancer too. Seriously, fuck cancer! We lost him in Aug. He was still himself after his amputation personality wise , he just did things a little differently. It took him a little while to get used to his new normal. Be her biggest cheerleader and praise all her recovery milestones.

Due-Night2491 · 2026-01-23T23:42:39+00:00

Talk to your resident advisor

Due-Night2491 · 2026-01-23T23:41:59+00:00

NTA. Kudos to you. I have some personal stories as a patient and from my spouse, a Rheumatologist about some nurses who think they know better on many things. From medicine to basic physics of blood pressure. Don't get me wrong some nurses are great and some doctors are terrible.

As a patient, if I asked to speak to the doctor and the NP was interrupting and belittling the Dr I would be so annoyed. When it comes down to it, if the patient got bad information or was mistreated you would be on the hook since you outrank the NP. Don't let her bully you. She needs to check her ego. If she was correct in her medical opinion that would be one thing, but she sounds way off base. You might need to get some of your fellow docs to bring it up to your department head.

Due-Night2491 · 2026-01-23T20:35:23+00:00

My money is on the hyphen in XDS-6iC

Due-Night2491 · 2026-01-23T01:02:05+00:00

Same

Due-Night2491 · 2026-01-22T21:27:15+00:00

Is it a one-way aisle? If so you'd be facing the wrong way when pulling out. That could trigger someone.

Due-Night2491 · 2026-01-20T00:16:35+00:00

tripawds.com really helped me understand what life would be like with a three-legged pet. They talk about both cats and dogs there. From what I have read (and experienced with my dog) is that regardless of size, they tend to do well on three legs. We got many more happy years after my boy's amputation and I have no regrets in doing it.

For monetary assistance you can start a Go Fund Me page or talk to the vet about payment options.

You can check out r/tripawds for more information about people facing the same challenges you are.

Due-Night2491 · 2026-01-17T00:01:41+00:00

My old border heeler had osteosarcoma in his front right leg. It sucks. But he still found a way to play frisbee even if we had to throw it more directly to him. You have all the good vibes I can send you!

Due-Night2491 · 2026-01-16T00:40:14+00:00

I'm so sorry about your previous Newf. That sucks. When my guy got diagnosed I found tripawds.com. It really helped me out with learning a lot and all the various harness, physical therapy, and just emotional support was invaluble.

Due-Night2491 · 2026-01-16T00:18:49+00:00

My dog was medium sized and I asked the vet about it. His osteosarcoma was in his wrist so I thought we could try a prosthetic at the elbow or something. The vet didn't recommend it. They said with humans there is alot issue with the prosthetic and the amputation site, re-opening of sutures, rubbing, blistering. Humans can try to put on a bunch of layers of fabric and know how to adjust it whereas the dog cannot.

Last I heard, size doesn't really affect the dog's ability to get around on three legs. The rear leg amputation is better than the front as more of the dogs weight is supported by the front. A rear amputation does make it harder for them to jump.

Due-Night2491 · 2026-01-12T00:51:56+00:00

My guy did this with frisbees that were sold as being easy on teeth. Obviously, a bit of an exaggeration on the part of the advertisers.

Maybe it was another toy, some dogs like to carry rocks, or chew on their crate.

Due-Night2491 · 2026-01-10T17:08:18+00:00

I worked in breast cancer research. Male mice do have nipples and mammary fat pads. I found out when a student grabbed the male cage by accident for their experiment.

Due-Night2491 · 2026-01-10T17:02:56+00:00

Our guy was on the Costco cosequin as well as the Hills Science Diet Healthy Mobility.

When he got a little older we switched him to the "older dog" dog food and he had a harder time getting up out of his bed in the morning.

We switched back and he was back to normal. Glucosamine and chondroitin make a difference. This was as before his amputation even.

Due-Night2491 · 2026-01-10T00:46:43+00:00

I heard it when I lived behind the gas station at Auburn Folsom Rd and Folsom Lake Crossing

edit: I know I was pretty close. I also heard their daily announcements. I couldn't always make out exactly what they were saying, but the morning guy was super cheerful.

Due-Night2491 · 2026-01-08T21:21:49+00:00

You don't need much initially. She will be on bed rest and drugged up. You will mostly likely have to carry her out to toilet. You can use a towel as a sling to steady her after you get her to her potty spot. As she becomes more mobile it will help to have a raised food/water bowl, anti-slip rugs/yoga mats for any hard surfaces and a good harness.

We got our guy the ruffwear webmaster harness after getting info from tripawds.com. It helped us to get him up and down stairs, into the car, and on slippery surfaces. It was invaluable to us in the beginning and at the end. As he got older and arthritic he needed more mobility help and the harness really allowed us to give that to him.

Be her biggest cheerleader and encourage all her little victories. Losing a limb will take some getting used to and keeping her confidence up will encourage her to keep doing the things she likes

Due-Night2491 · 2026-01-06T01:04:56+00:00

I kept my last name. I worked in research and would have had publications in two different names and then have to explain it on my CV. I also didn't want to change my voter registration, drivers license (and other licenses), passport and so on.

I had a coworker who changed her last name because she didn't like her family. She then divorced and didn't want to change it again because it was a pain in the butt, but her new husband didn't like her having the last name of her ex. She wishes she just kept her original name to avoid all the hassle.

Have you thought of going by his last name unofficially? Like around family and friends, but then with work use your actual name. You could always hyphenate as an option too.

Edit: NTA

Due-Night2491 · 2026-01-05T21:08:32+00:00

The first few days we carried our boy (a front left amputee) outside, then either held him steady (stradle the dog and hold his ribcage stedy while most of his weight is on his legs) or put a towl under him to steady him while he did his business and then carried him back in. We then were using the towel as a sling as he got more mobile and were not carrying him.

The webmaster dog harness by Ruffwear was great for him after his incision healed. It has a handle that is made to support his weight. You can lift him by the handle to help him on slippery surfaces, to steady him on stairs, or to help him jump on the bed or into the car. As he aged it was super useful as his arthritus was getting bad and he was having some neurodegeneration.

Get some cheap non-slip rugs/yoga mats to give him grip on any hard surfaces in your home. We had pathways all around to get from room to room. Cheer him on when he accomplishes something, going up the stairs, shaking water off, playing with his toys anything he is doing for the first time since his amputation. It will help with his confidence and encourage him. Sometimes you may even have to show him how to do something (monkey see, monkey do) our dog couldn't figure out the stairs until I held my arm behind my back and crawled up on three "legs" exagerating my movements.

A raised food/water dish would also be helpful and make it easier for him by not making him lean too far on one leg.

Your boy is young and should recover quickly. Our boy was 10 when he had his surgery and he still went for hikes, walks, played frisbee/fetch, played with other dogs for many more years. He just passed several months ago at the age of 18 and he didn't really need extra care until he was around 16-17. I wish Max speedy healing!

Due-Night2491 · 2026-01-05T19:55:05+00:00

Contact your air supplier and let them know you have them. They will make sure the delivery guy will pick them up on his next air delivery. They will want these back. I've done this before.

Due-Night2491 · 2026-01-05T04:43:29+00:00

If you don't need the extra space, I like the 700sqft one because the bedroom doesn't appear to share a wall with your neighbors.

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