This is a paperback Basics Version of Three Legs and a Spare - the first Tripawds dog amputation e-book, originally published in 2009. Now in its Fourth Edition, this essential canine amputation recovery and care handbook has been updated to include original content and numerous informative articles, forum topics, videos, podcast interviews, and many more helpful resources. The companion Basics E-book includes hundreds of direct links to quickly find more comprehensive information online without having to spend time searching. Purchase includes a coupon for $5 Off the Premium E-book which also includes veterinarian interview excerpts, extended recommended reading lists, and additional content. Whether your dog has already lost a leg or will be having an amputation soon - due to canine cancer or for any another reason - Three Legs and a Spare will help you prepare for your dog’s new life on three legs. Find Fast Answers to Common Concerns: - Canine amputation surgery costs; - How to decide if amputation is right for your dog; - Preparing yourself, your dog, and your home; - Pre-amputation questions to ask your vet; - Post-surgery pain management strategies; - Common amputation recovery concerns, and how to handle them; - Essential gear to improve quality of life on three legs. Know how to determine if amputation is right for your dog. Learn the best tips to help improve quality of life for dogs after limb amputation. Discover what to expect during recovery. Understand the different challenges for front leg Tripawds and tripod dogs missing a rear leg. Get fast answers to questions about prosthetics for amputee dogs, phantom limb pain, rehabilitation, the best pain management practices, and much more. This Basics Version is optimized for printing. It is an edited version of the Three Legs and a Spare Premium E-book. To reduce the price, content has been removed and the formatting optimized for paperback printing. Chapters about rehab and nutrition for new Tripawds have also been truncated or removed. Purchase includes coupon for $5 Off the Premium E-book. Three Legs and a Spare is from the creators of Tripawds - the largest online support community for three-legged pets and their people. With 13+ years of experience helping pet parents through difficult times, and interviewing numerous veterinary experts, Rene and Jim offer valuable insight for coping with amputation recovery and care for three-legged dogs. Their work is applauded by leading veterinarians and teaching institutions