Short Legs, Strong Spirit - Amputation for Chondrodysplastic Breeds

About this episode

The episode discusses the adaptation of short-legged, long-bodied dogs after limb amputation with insights from a surgical oncologist.

Tripawds Podcast Episode #137: Rene is joined by Dr. Giovanni Tremolada, surgical oncologist at the Colorado State University Animal Cancer Center, to discuss a question many pet parents have wondered about for years. Can short-legged, long-bodied dogs successfully adapt after losing a limb? Breeds like Dachshunds, Corgis, Basset Hounds, and French Bulldogs have a unique body structure that often raises concerns when amputation is recommended. In this episode, Dr. Tremolada shares insights fr...

People in this episode

Host: Rene

Guest: Dr. Giovanni Tremolada

Topics covered

• amputation
• chondrodysplastic breeds
• pet adaptation
• surgical oncology
• dog health

Keywords

• amputation
• Dachshunds
• Corgis
• Basset Hounds
• French Bulldogs
• pet care
• surgery
• animal health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Colorado State University Animal Cancer Center

Places: Colorado

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