TPLO surgery first two weeks- what to do

[@caninewellnessonline]

For those of you watching this video, coming March 2024 will be a 6 part series on what to expect with each week of recovery, as well as one exercise. Later in 2024 i will have an online course available with lessons ,handouts and video's to take you through each step of the TPLO recovery. Stay tuned and subscribe so you will be the first to know when new content is available. 🤩

[@papajihn201]

Thank you. Great video. Very helpful

[@caninewellnessonline]

make sure you check out my newer videos which discuss week by week what to do including exercises

[@JoannaLamont333]

Thank you, this is just what I needed to see. We are only on the first day after surgery.

[@caninewellnessonline]

check out my other video's on TPLO which show you what to do week by week check out my TPLO playlist. here is the link to week 3 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWfOiJSGoNuGnqc

[@katecarver9601]

Thank you! Our guy is in surgery right now…so worried about recovery.

[@caninewellnessonline]

you may want to look at some updated videos of what to expect following TPLO, how to set up crate rest, and the new week by week series. i am sure your dog will recover well😀

[@bethanytaylor65]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you included games. I was worried about boredom. I don’t want my dog’s happy spirit to turn into depression. Thank you!

[@peggystephens4703]

Really helpful. Our lab will have cruciate surgery at the end of the month. Thank you

[@caninewellnessonline]

let me know if you need any further help. I doing alot of online help with dogs with TPLO surgery- alot cheaper than going to a rehab facility with results

[@kerryn1977]

This is fantastic, thank you so much! My lab had TPLO a week ago.

[@jamiesmith4245]

My boy is going in Tuesday for his 😢

[@kerryn1977]

@@jamiesmith4245 How did he do?

[@caninewellnessonline]

how did your dog do..i am here to help

[@carriedurlin1357]

Great video. I'm picking up my Pomeranian tomorrow. He had surgery today. I'm feeling reassured and informed after watching your video. 🙂👍🐾

[@caninewellnessonline]

glad you enjoyed it. You may want to look at some of the other videos' under my TPLO playlist. more to come this month

[@carriedurlin1357]

I definitely will! Your video really prepared me for what to expect. ❤👍It made it easier to review follow up care instructions with the medical staff. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. 🙏👏🌟🤗

[@marktaj]

Thanks a lot for sharing the video. We just had surgery and videos like this help us a lot❤🙏

[@marcusstringer]

Thank you so much for this video, My Golden Retriever goes in a couple of days to get this done, and you've settled my nerves a bit on what to expect

[@caninewellnessonline]

Glad it helped! stay tuned for more videos on how to help with dogs recovering from various injuries...

[@caninewellnessonline]

Glad it helped! stay tuned for more rehab related videos coming soone

[@anthonyhill6943]

Thank you … this video was very helpful.

[@novajay5349]

Thank you so much! Most helpfull video I could find. My dog just had a TPLO surgery yesterday I will defenitly be doing these excersices👍

[@caninewellnessonline]

I will be putting a video up tonight on warning signs for the first week.

[@mettehansen9754]

This is so great. A Big Thank you for making this vid avalible here. Its a great help!

[@LeighLawhon]

Would you recommend everything in the video and/or modifications if the dog is having bilateral TPLO and/or a large dog? He is 80lbs and not overweight.

[@caninewellnessonline]

You might want to watch my newer videos that explains what to do each week. With bilateral the first 2 weeks are a little more challenging as they can’t rely on a good leg. So using the sling for exercises is safer.

[@leighlawhon8160]

@@caninewellnessonline One of the reasons I am going with bilateral is because he's never been a player/jumper/excitable. He's a couch potato. But I will use your techniques for walking and massage and the sling. I really like the tickle/massage. Much better than bicycle. Thank you.

[@pi450]

Thank you for the video- very helpful. Should we ice the knee after each short walk in the first week? And is the heat compress after the first 48 hours just once in the evening?

[@caninewellnessonline]

You only need to ice for the first 72 hours, but if you can feel heat around the joint (which you probably won't) you can use ice. You may want to watch my updated series which goes over week by week what to do...Having said that it won't cause any issues if you feel like you need to ice after the walks. the heat compress is just in the evenings to help with blood flow..

[@pi450]

Thanks so much for taking the time to reply. I will watch the updated series.

[@brydie-leesheen9073]

I’m really concerned as I wasn’t told about icing or heat packs. Vet was vague about exercise. There was no mention of a sling. It’s been two weeks and my dog still won’t lower her leg. She’s a Labradoodle. Her right foot is turned inwards (is that normal)? Thank you for this video, very informative.

[@caninewellnessonline]

Hi i am happy to help. I am currently working on TPLO home guide course for owners like yourself. I have found the information for owners to be lacking. i You can always email me at [e-mail] and we can set up a consult on zoom. Typically by week two the leg should be on the ground..and the right leg is probably compensating for the leg that had the TPLO. Perhaps also contacting your vet to make sure there is not an underlying infection may be a good idea. cheers..tania

[@lauravandien2363]

Question: our Golden might have to have Two Tplo surgeries and the surgeon wants to do them three weeks apart. What do you think? Can the second surgery wait a few months? Thank you for any thoughts.

[@caninewellnessonline]

@@lauravandien2363 some surgeons do it at the same time others like 3 weeks. Personally many clients (not all) wait months for the second surgery as they find that with one leg repaired they rely on the “now good leg”and do ok for a while or sometimes long term.

[@caninewellnessonline]

@@lauravandien2363 also check out this video as I explain more about a second surgery kzbin.info/www/bejne/ip_ViGytgc99oassi=recOwpV14zqNaKdz

[@lauravandien2363]

@@caninewellnessonline Thank you for your response. After the first surgery in October, we leave for Florida, in December, for four months in our RV. The second surgery seemed like it wouldn’t have enough time to heal in order for him to deal with the steps in the RV. Thanks again-I will check out the suggested video.

[@caninewellnessonline]

@@lauravandien2363also it would be better that you have access to the surgeon if something isn’t right. I do have a tplo playlist that goes week by week. Also I do virtual rehab appts if you need extra help. Cheers tania

[@helengriffiths6348]

Think the stitch surgery has failed but is there a way to know without another x ray being done, my dog is done with being messed around with!

[@caninewellnessonline]

do you mean that the stitches have broken? or do you mean that the repair of the CCL has failed...stitches may not need surgery, but if there is an issue with the plate it may require a repair- keep me posted..🥰

[@helengriffiths6348]

Recovery seems impossible when you have a very lively Patterdale terrier that is a free-range farm dog he's hating this entrapment!

[@helengriffiths6348]

@@caninewellnessonline our 13kg Patterdale terrier had the other surgery to the plate, the fishing line stitch to hold knee together as the cruciate ligament had snapped.

[@caninewellnessonline]

@@helengriffiths6348 have you seen my short video's on games to play while on lock down...having border collies i completely understand..😍

[@caninewellnessonline]

@@helengriffiths6348 oh that is what i was concerned about. Honestly, most likely it will be fine. between you and me, over time the area will develop scar tissue and probably stabilize the joint. Back when i first started rehab the extra capsular repair (which you are referring to) was the only surgery. In Canada now they don't use it but honestly it is the best surgery for dogs under 40lbs. keep me posted!

[@carthagodelenda]

Do you have any tips for a tripod recovering from this surgery? My dog is missing her left rear leg.

[@caninewellnessonline]

I am assuming you have a rear harness to use ? (I have YT video how to make one). I would use the harness to do the exercises you will have the harness more on the side of the missing leg to add balance to help him. You can always email me at [e-mail] for a few tips.

[@carthagodelenda]

I do! I’ve got one that will allow me to lift just her rear or both front and rear.

[@caninewellnessonline]

@@carthagodelenda you only need to give assistance on the left hind and can do the weight shifting with a little assistance .

[@801rux]

So helpful, thank you!