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Post by Kristi on Aug 28, 2011 15:02:25 GMT
Oakley was given 4 weeks as well -- I was so sick of trying to contain her at the end of it I did stop crating her and let her go back to normal. I tried to be cautious but w/ a dog like Oakley that is very hard. It in no way has compromised the repair on her knee but it also depends on the type of surgery that was done  How old was she when she got the surgery done? |
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Post by lisajazz on Aug 28, 2011 15:10:23 GMT
My vet did say she had inherited weak knees but she got a nasty bash to the knee that started all of this.
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Post by lisajazz on Aug 28, 2011 16:24:24 GMT
Oakley was given 4 weeks as well -- I was so sick of trying to contain her at the end of it I did stop crating her and let her go back to normal. I tried to be cautious but w/ a dog like Oakley that is very hard. It in no way has compromised the repair on her knee but it also depends on the type of surgery that was done How old was she when she got the surgery done? 11 months old. |
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Post by Paula on Aug 28, 2011 17:15:42 GMT
Roo was given 6 weeks of cage rest, (cage or lap) but he did want her up and walking on it lightly daily, leashed. After that she was given the go ahead for unrestricted activity in the house, but to have her refrain from jumping. By 8 weeks she was given the go ahead to slowly start to resume all unrestricted activity, indoors and outdoors.
If they had pins placed and the tibial crest moved, 8-12 weeks seems generally the point where they can slowly resume all unrestricted activity - inside and outside.
If no pins are placed, the recovery period is shorter. Generally 4 weeks from everything I've read. Roo herself seemed ready for unrestricted activity after about a week. LOL.
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Post by Therese on Aug 28, 2011 17:29:43 GMT
....If they had pins placed and the tibial crest moved, 8-12 weeks seems generally the point where they can slowly resume all unrestricted activity - inside and outside. If no pins are placed, the recovery period is shorter. Generally 4 weeks from everything I've read. Roo herself seemed ready for unrestricted activity after about a week. LOL. yes. Tabitha had pins too. Her surgery was called "Trochlear Recession and Tibial Tuberosity Transposition." |
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Post by Paula on Aug 28, 2011 17:36:05 GMT
Her surgery was called "Trochlear Recession and Tibial Tuberosity Transposition." Same for Roo on both of her legs. |
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Post by Therese on Aug 28, 2011 17:38:30 GMT
poor little Roo and Pixel and Tabitha  It's so hard to keep Tabitha quiet. I know boredom is setting in; she tore up a disposable pee pad! As soon as the stormy weather passes today, I am taking her out for a ride in the car. Just want her to get some air. |
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Post by lisajazz on Aug 28, 2011 18:25:59 GMT
I have an outward hound rucksack and when we go out I am going to give pixel 5 - 10 mins and then rucksack her for the rest - she can watch out, see the sights and not hurt her leg.
She definitely needs more rest then by the sound of things. GRRR Try telling her that, she's convinced she should be allowed to do everything!
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