How long will my dog limp after TPLO surgery?

Your dog should be placing some weight on the surgical leg (even just touching toes to the floor) within 7 days from the date of the surgery. Over the course of the next few weeks the degree of limping should decrease.

When can my dog climb stairs after TPLO surgery?

This healing process takes about 8-12 weeks. In the meantime, the plate must endure all the stresses of weight bearing. Too much activity too soon could lead to implant failure. As a general rule, stairs are frowned upon early in the recovery period.

Is the TPLO surgery too hard for older dogs?

Excellent. She is not too old for the surgery, in fact she is going to need it or lose her mobility. A torn ACL with no surgical repair would be devastating for a dog that has arthritis already. You’ve already had chest films done, that is good. The other thing to do prior to the surgery is bloodwork with a urinalysis.

When to start weight bearing for a TPLO dog?

While most TTA and TPLO dogs are able to begin weight bearing within the first 24 to 48 hours postop, TTA dogs continue to improve with time, whereas TPLO dogs often demonstrate a more gradual healing process taking place over months instead of weeks.

What can I do for my Dog after TPLO?

It is very helpful to have a reusable hot-cold compress that can be placed in the freezer or microwave depending on what we need. After the first day, it is up to pet owners to make sure the dog rehabs well.

Can a 12 year old dog have knee surgery?

My 12-year-old Labrador just tore her cruciate ligament. Should I have her undergo surgery to repair it at her age? In a young dog with a completely torn cruciate ligament, it is an easy decision to have the knee surgically repaired. In a geriatric animal, this decision becomes more complex. It depends not only on the overall health of your dog.

What to expect during a dog’s TPLO surgery recovery?

Several people told me to be prepared to devote two weeks to TPLO surgery recovery and they weren’t kidding. Scooby hobbled out to the kitchen to eat but then refused his pills. As a dog who takes daily allergy medicine, he often goes through spurts where he figures out they’re being hidden in peanut butter, bread, hot dogs — you name it.

Which is the fastest recovery time for a TPLO?

TPLO has the fastest recovery time. At her age I didn’t want something that would have a long drawn out recovery period that would age her faster (pain,, stress, etc.) – especially since she didn’t have a single white hair before surgery and many have grown in since the first. The 2nd TPLO was so much easier than the 1st.

What’s the fastest recovery time for a golden retriever?

Don’t panic and worry if your dog isn’t recovering as fast as you read others have. They’re just experiencing it differently. Wrigley is a 7 yr old Golden retriever. TPLO has the fastest recovery time.