TPLO surgery first two weeks- what to do

So your dog just had TPLO surgery and you are struggling with what to do...This video instruction describes gives tips and tricks for home exercise and care for the first two weeks.. I explain icing,moist heat, massage, what not to do, and fun games to do while your dog recovers

[@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. 🤩

[@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!

[@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😀

[@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. 🙏👏🌟🤗

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@marktaj]

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

[@mettehansen9754]

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

[@anthonyhill6943]

Thank you … this video was very helpful.

[@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

[@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

[@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!