TPLO Post Surgical At-Home Physical Therapy 

This dog looks eerily identical to my dog who tore his CCL in the same leg a year ago. 3 months later he developed osteosarcoma and 8 months later we had to put him down.

That dog is under anesthesia. There is no way my dog would allow all that to be done to him awake!

I was given written instructions that match what you demonstrated to a T. I’m a visual learner so this was incredibly helpful. I’m super nervous to do this but after watching I feel a lot more confident. Thank you for the encouragement. Wish me luck ☺️

Thank you. Our pup is going to have this surgery in two weeks. I am looking for all the information I can regarding recovery process.

Thank you 😊found this vid about two weeks after Zoey was stuck by a speeding car . No one told me anything about therapy. Your video has truly been very helpful. I had been doing the stretching for a week and carried her out to the backyard and she got up and walked out onto the grass and back !! , about twenty steps in all (wobbly for sure) . Thank you 😊

Our experience was that there was so little information on what you will deal with in the first week. Get a sling or harness that goes far down the back. The harness was great because it didn’t cover our boy’s parts for peeing. Your pup may have constipation and that would be preferable to any other option. The sling and harness are a must for a #2. Worse though was our pups butt was leaking for days and he didn’t want to poop normally. The washing machine ran for days and I showered with him 2-3 times a day. And his little rear end got raw and irritated. Not all of that will happen for everyone, but be aware. On the plus side our boy is otherwise recovering amazingly well and I was already doing stretches and massages (thought it could be a groin injury at first) and he thinks he is healed. We are now just trying to monitor his mobility so he doesn’t injure himself. Best of luck.

I have a question...in the video you show that you touch the knee right where my girl has her staples...she is quite touchy about it even on the pain meds so what can I do in the first week to keep from hurting her? We didn't have this guidance when she had ACL surgery a few years ago and we were fortunate that she made a full recovery.

Good video… we are 1 week post surgery. That hip flexor is the hardest one. But she seems to get 1% better each day. I like your technique and that is a big help.

12 weeks and my dog still won't put her surgical leg on the ground. . Her muscle in that leg is wasting. Vet didn't recommend PT and has washed his hand of it. Luckily, I found someone else that is caring for her.

Thank you so much for the video! Helpful, is an understatement.

Thank you! My pup has TPLO surgery today. 🙏

Thank you for the helpful video! Our Sam (24lb male Bichon) had the surgery in left knee today. Hey weren’t you on a TV show? Your character was Ted, right? 😉

Thanks for this information and especially the demonstration. Can you go even further in the recovery process as far as what to expect and do to help my dog to recover. How do I help them go potty, can they do any walking, etc. My Australian Shepherd just tore her acl 3 days ago and has surgery in 2 weeks. I'd like to know complete details if how to help her recover. So any information and demonstrations would be appreciated. Also do you have a video on the surgery itself? Thanks so much ❣️

Is this before or after staples are removed?

Wish I was told about these exercises after our dog's surgery. He was using his leg after surgery but a week after stopped using it. Thank you for sharing. Is it too late a week after surgery?

That pup is O.U.T!! lol. Very helpful video, thanks!

Great video. I wish i found this earlier. Our dog had TPLO about 12 weeks ago and we didn’t do this (just the sit and stand up). What would you recommend for this stage of recovery? Thank you

Day 6 with our healer, received same instruction nut was unclear on how much pressure to use..Thk you Sir!...

This gives me confidence. She’s going into surgery tomorrow and I get her home the next day and I thought gentle movement actually helps heal. Thank you for this❤

Thank you my baby girl bulldog who's five needs this surgery ASAP saw vet today seeing sat again to book her in. Both of hers are not good. Iv not stopped crying but I know after seeing this I will be fine with her. She can not weight Bere at all had to have pain injections today . Thank u so much

My dog is NOT letting me do it on him. What do I do? Will he still heal properly?

How long do I have to wait after the TPLO till I can start with physio ? 2 weeks? 4 ?

When do you start this after surgery?

you want us to do this in the first week post surgery? with stitches on and the leg swollen?

This was so, so helpful! Thank you for putting this video together

How long does it take them to heal !

He looks like he's in pain

extremely helpful even years later! thank you

What if your dog absolutely hates the vet

WOW, great video explaining Physical Therapy post-op. , have you guys hear of the Lick Sleeve???.... is an essential item to have after a knee procedure check it out

Thank you for this excellent video!

Thank you so very much for the valuable information and demonstration!!

Is it possible to do a TPLO surgery on a five year Rottweiler that has hip displasia with that same leg.

Thank you.

If you would show on operated leg would be better to comparison

Yeh, why does he do on good leg.i want to see what it actually looks like on the operating leg so I can see what to expect

TPLO hangs the femur in the caudal cruciate ligament only! No one says this (the tibial plane is always level)

Great video! Have you heard of lick sleeve? Post-op recovery sleeve for dog's limbs especially after TPLOs

I am so interested in your video,I wanna invite you to promote my product.

My boy had one leg done last year and is recovering now with the second leg. What braces do you recommend, we had some made but they don't go around his knee, I feel like he should have something up higher on the leg.

Thanks Dr for sharing. How long after we can start doing these massages and stretches. My doggy had TTA done. Thanks in advance

Thank you so much for this video!! ❤

Really really helpful! Thank you!

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Excellent.

Thank you!!

thanks

No one know about dog exercise sorry

3 weeks out, what are your thoughts on moist heat therapy post exercise?

This is a fantastic tutorial. Thank you so much!!