deejmum Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 (edited) My lovely Millie has had TPLO cruciate ligament repair surgery today. She normally jumps around and barks at everything she sees. I have to keep he still and calm for months now and have no idea how to! Any ideas would be gratefully received. Edited February 23, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 It's not an easy task, you may have to get a crate for her. Making sure that she gets that rest is pretty crucial. Oh and don't forget to reduce her food as she wont be having any exercise and really doesn't need either the extra energy or weight Opps editing again! You could put her food in a treat ball which will keep her entertained and will make it last longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejmum Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 (edited) Thanks Chucky Mama, We did think we may have to crate her as long as we keep he close by she should be alright. Love the idea of a treat ball. Picking her up at lunch time, cant wait to see her . We definitely need to watch her weight as she has already put some on since the injury and she is a thick set dog. Will keep you posted how she does Katy Edited February 23, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Oh I hope she's okay and doesn't mind not having much exercise. Not had this with the pets (only ES!) but I was going to suggest a crate too. My BIL's dog has just had her hip done and she's had to be crated for 6 weeks which for a young labrador has not been fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 We had this with Zeus and my heart goes out to you. Keeping a 45KG American Bulldog 'crated' in our porch was gruelling. As others have said he got lots of investigative toys and chews and we had sedatives from the vet, he got a half one if he started going pottyin his confined area. Good news is your dog will lead a normal life after the recovery period, Zeus runs around the farm all day and even comes out hacking with the horses. All the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejmum Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 We had this with Zeus and my heart goes out to you. Keeping a 45KG American Bulldog 'crated' in our porch was gruelling. As others have said he got lots of investigative toys and chews and we had sedatives from the vet, he got a half one if he started going pottyin his confined area. Good news is your dog will lead a normal life after the recovery period, Zeus runs around the farm all day and even comes out hacking with the horses. All the best. I am gald Zeus had a full recovery, it sounds like avery similar situation, Millie is used to running round the farm and was chasing a fox when she did this! She loves her freedom and looks miserable in her crate She has a massive dressing on her leg at the moment poor thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 It is so easy to dogs to rupture their cruciate ligaments. It is what people do when skiing. One part of the leg goes one way and the other the opposite and hey presto ruptured ligaments. It is really important to get some weight off her if you can. She will be putting more pressure on her other leg for a while not and you don't want unnecessary weight adding to the pressure. If recovery goes well she should return to normal but weight loss will help reduce the chances of her damaging joints etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejmum Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 Yes I think one of the advantages of crating her is that she wont be able to steal food from our other dog and two cats! The vets info recommended a 25% decrease in food to make up for the lack of exercise. I think I will get her the light version of her biscuits as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejmum Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 Hopefully here is a picture of her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Aww, she's just adorable - look at those puppy eyes Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Oh bless her, she looks a bit sorry for herself doesn't she. Wishing her a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 oh my look at those eyes get well little one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Aww, poor little love, she's gorgeous . I hope she recovers quickly . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejmum Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 Thanks everyone. she is looking very miffed at the moment, can't get comfy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 That is so sweet, bless her, she is really going to make you feel guilty isn't she Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 oh bless her, doesnt she look fed up i remember when piperkit broke her foot she looked sooo funny (i mean sorry for herself) in her little blue pot on her leg hope Millie gets well soon cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Jess had her cruciate done & we were told that her other one would probably need to be done too................. we are about 3 years along the line & she's still ok, mind you we have banned all running up & down steep banks and jumping up to catch toys which were her main troublesome moments We had her caged which she hated in the 6 weeks leading up to the summer holiday, so I suppose it could have been worse...the entire summer hols in a cage ..............she had her leg done just after Poppy had had both her luxating patellae operated on (dislocating kneecaps if it was in a human )and been spayed...we got good at reduced walks and cage rest We'd expected Jess to be kept in for the night of the op (op'd on late that afternoon) and the following night for obs......we got called in the next morning to reclaim our poor little minx as she refused to eat or drink for anyone & they didn't know how to deal with a non-eating lab Hope Millie feels better soon & good luck with the frustrated pooch expressions Sha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
