How to Help Your Dog Heal After Cruciate Surgery | Increasing Range of Motion

[@katschrodinger954]

Awesome video and through explanation of what (and why) to do these exercises. My Beagle is now 2 months post surgery and I have been doing these exercises twice a day with him while he relaxes in the grass outside. Nothing like a doggo that does a deep sigh, relaxes into you and falls asleep while doing the exercises with him showing you that he trusts you. Thank you again for the videos!

[@BrenQ99]

Scout is a good girl. And she looks pretty excited to do her PT.

[@pikeg3317]

Thank you for this thorough explanation. My girl is now 2 weeks post op and ready to start these exercises. Of all the apps & videos I've watched, this is the clearest and I really love the upper body exercises. I feel confident I'm going to do a good job for my girl.

[@CanineRehab]

Thank you for your feedback. | recommend that you start thinking about preventing injury in the other leg. Chances are lower if you address so tissue, muscle etc on the opposite leg as well. |It is having lots of burden right now and ever since the injury. Focus on the graciliis, and hamstrings. Best of luck :)

[@CanineRehab]

Thank you for your feedback. I love to hear from owners like you who are motivated to learn. Check out my video on building hindlimb strength. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHeopIdniJuBoJIsi=-m3NU8mgFiBRhOTN

[@jennifercristina49]

Thank you for this!! These exercises and massages make so much more sense than other things I read (bicycle movements). Currently recovering from our 2nd tplo. I wish I saw this sooner! Her first surgery was just a little over 6 month ago.

[@douglastuten5340]

Thank you!! My baby had bilateral ccl surgery today. I’m looking forward to seeing her run again.

[@CanineRehab]

Thanks for reaching out, I hope you enjoyed that video. Don't forget collagen supplementation. Collagen is the building block of the ligament and does not exist in any dog food at all. Adding one tablespoon of collagen powder to your dog's food daily. Here's a link to my blog post with links to find collagen: www.finndvm.com/blog/collagen-the-building-blocks-for-healthy-skin-flexible-joints-and-strong-ligaments-bones

[@lorettalouvros207]

Love this! Our dog had her surgery almost three weeks ago and we did not get any info regarding post op/rehab at all We have been doing the bicycle exercises but like you mentioned I have noticed she has sore front limbs and spine from trying to compensate I am starting these today TY so much

[@CanineRehab]

Thank you for your comment, Loretta. As Dr. Finn says, "dogs don't ride bicycles!" We loved hearing that you loved this video, AND would love for you to visit www.finndvm.com for more great content for you and your dog. 🐾

[@CanineRehab]

I am glad that you have reached out. Please reconsider the bicycle approach to range of motion. Instead check out this video, kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHeopIdniJuBoJIsi=-m3NU8mgFiBRhOTN and this on instagram instagram.com/reel/C0iJS4Qp58q/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

[@janrandles8683]

Thank you for this video. My gal is having PTLO surgery 1/9/24 and i am going to start doing these massages and ROM as tolerated now, particularly the massage as she seems to love it.

[@CanineRehab]

My pleasure! Thanks so much for letting me know that it's been helpful to you and your pup. May surgery go smoothly! I would love for you to check out my full cruciate class, after years of fine tuning and perfecting, it is now ready on my website and available for purchase. I'm only charging $86 and that comes with a money ack guarantee. There is more free information and videos on my website as well. I would love for you to have all of the good info you need to help your girl heal and feel her best yet. Here is the link & thanks again: www.finndvm.com/acl-knee-injury

[@CanineRehab]

Go on you for being proactive, You would find my Cruciate Injury Guide Helpful, it is great if your having surgery or managing conservatively www.finndvm.com/acl-knee-injury

[@UMMrealLoud]

I clicked the ad to make sure you got some adsense for this amazing content. Thank you so much, my service dog has to be retired due to a knee injury and I'm looking for resources, suggestions etc to give him the best longevity as my companion post retirement (cause he's a big guy who could live quite a while, so even if he's not gonna be working anymore, I want him to be functional, happy and thriving until it's his time.)

[@CanineRehab]

I love your perspective, I believe that dogs can live mobile happy lives their whole lives. And I can help. I have an amazing $19/month membership with access to lots of rehab videos and live video access to me every single week. www.finndvm.com/whole-dog-health-membership Would love you to join our pack. :)

[@CanineRehab]

Passive Range of Motion is ideally done before surgery as well as after can be the first Day, Just be GENTLE. You shouldn't need to touch the suture line, but no harm done if your just gently touching. I hope that was helpful.

[@blitzsmom3331]

Thank you for this video. I was wondering about my dogs neck muscles because my dog has a hard time getting up and leans forward a lot, so this video was very helpful.

[@CanineRehab]

Hi Blitz's mom, thank you for your comment. We are so glad you enjoyed the video! Here is another free resource from Dr. Finn that can give you more information about helping your dog: canine.mastermind.com/masterminds/33162

[@CanineRehab]

Great to hear your feedback. Backing up is great for strengthening hindend, also check this video out strengthening the hindend. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHeopIdniJuBoJIsi=-tX_dI30ZANUkxxv

[@apcm144]

I found this video so much helpful. My bb had cruxate ligament surgery and I need to help him recover since he has not even being eating as usual and is loosing weigh......any other helpful massages or suggestions?

[@CanineRehab]

Hey there! How is your pup doing? I finally have my full cruciate class for dog parents available for purchase now. The value is immense at only $86 with a money back guarantee. There is more free info on my website as well. Please check it out and let me know how he's doing. Thank you! www.finndvm.com/acl-knee-injury

[@CanineRehab]

Super gentle passive range of motion can begin 24 hours after your dog gets home. If your dog is being bothered you are being too rough or fast. Take a deep breath, smile, and touch your dog as if they were a baby bird.

[@4lb280]

I wish my vet would have told me this.

[@summerdevlin2828]

When do I start doing the PROM? My dog just had TPLO surgery four days ago and does not seem ready for all the therapy on her leg. She is not putting any weight on her surgical leg and her foot got swollen by the bandage - my vet thinks. I am afraid to start any therapy this soon. Also, do you have a video of where the ice pack should go on her leg? Thanks so much for all your information.

[@CanineRehab]

Thanks for reaching out I recommend starting PROM right away Day 1 post op, joints only get their nutrition and blood flow by moving, use ice as well. See this video too kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaLbqmBrqbeLaM0si=vsDF5aaGO3XRm-KU

[@mmarshall1231]

How soon after surgery can these exercises be done? My vet just told me for week 0-2 after to only bend the knee and straighten for ten reps

[@CanineRehab]

Thanks for reaching out, You can start day 1 after surgery. Remember Gentle is the name of the game. Don't forget collagen. It is the building block of the ligaments. You can learn more on my blog here : www.finndvm.com/blog/collagen-the-building-blocks-for-healthy-skin-flexible-joints-and-strong-ligaments-bones

[@rachaelmarchant79]

My Westie is 4 weeks post op on TPLO. He hates me touching his leg from the knee down...tried to run away. He has never stood having his feet touched. Any suggestions? He is fine with the body massage and hip massage though.

[@CanineRehab]

Passive Range of Motion is ideally done before surgery as well as after can be the first Day, Just be GENTLE. You shouldn't need to touch the suture line, but no harm done if your just gently touching. I hope that was helpful. Super gentle passive range of motion can begin 24 hours after your dog gets home. If your dog is being bothered you are being too rough or fast. Take a deep breath, smile, and touch your dog as if they were a baby bird.

[@suzanne9408]

Do we do these stretching exercises on the leg AFTER stitches are removed?? Dont see how you can do it with them....ty

[@4lb280]

it's been 3 weeks and my dog still won't put weight on her leg. Starting to worry. She just had her staples removed yesterday.

[@CanineRehab]

Thank you for reaching out. I am sorry that you are not getting the support that you dog needs. You first want to make sure that your dog's pain is managed. Here is a link to a free video for helping with limb loading. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHeopIdniJuBoJIsi=bBJllpn0wBCKrOny Also check out my super awesome easy video class pt and all things cruciate for $ 86 www.finndvm.com/acl-knee-injury

[@wn9742]

Great video. You mentioned this dog was 2.5 weeks post op. When do you recommend these PROM exercises are started post op around the same time? Also how often/duration?

[@CanineRehab]

I am so sorry for the delay in this response -- this is a great question and clearly your dog is quite post-op by this time. However, there are a multitude of simple rehab exercises that I recommend for any cruciate injury post-op or not to 1. strengthen the injured the limb and 2. more importantly, prevent injury to the opposite limb. You can view more free content to support you and your dog here: www.finndvm.com/acl-knee-injury I also highly encourage you to join my Whole Dog Health Membership which will give you access to an abundant of additional resources and personally invite you to my weekly live Q & A zoom calls to discuss more about your dog. www.finndvm.com/whole-dog-health-membership -- Hope to see you there!

[@CanineRehab]

Gentle Passive range of motion should start the day after surgery kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4OwoIF6r7ugeNUsi=datyR6BG7pXgDY7i plus I have lots more great stuff to support your dog on this channel.

[@Williamwallace91]

My dog just had femur surgery how long untill you start the excercises I have just kept him in bed for 3 days since it’s happend just took Him out for toilets ?

[@terripatterson7890]

This is great, but I would like to have seen the technique performed on a small dog, as I have a pomeranian who just had knee surgery.

[@kristenepic6071]

I’m sorry but I’m looking for something a bit more realistic such as dealing with the first night after and the next day because despite giving proper meds, a posturpedic bed, and gel packing the area there is tons of pain in movement