To major things I've noticed:
- He is sleeping better at night. Less moving about. Before the surgery, I think he had trouble getting in a comfortable position and the pain that he may have been in did not allow his to settle in one spot for the night.
- He is putting more weight on the surgery leg than before the surgery. There is hardly any toe-touching now. Sometimes it's hard to tell with a Weim, since even before his injury his stance usually had one leg extended back ... great point positioning, natural instinct.
Webber is having no problems getting onto the couch and chairs. Please note: Webber does not 'jump' onto or off the furniture. He is very adept at placing his front legs up and then just stepping up to lay down. If your dog cannot 'step' onto the furniture, I'm sure you would want to wait longer to allow this privilege. For Webb's, this is the ultimate in comfort, and closeness to us. It's hard to get a video of him climbing up, as he is a bit of a 'photo' mooch. Whenever your point a camera at him, he 'poses'.
He's now doing two 15-20 minutes walks everyday. That's on top of his roaming (on lead) around the yard. I don't count that, since it is mostly 'sniff' time. He's too funny, in this video, you can see how good he is walking, and then he decides he'll take a go at dad to see if he can play.
We walk down the road (can't wait to go to a park and walk him, much safer). Last nite the neighbour's garbage was out, and I think he thought it was some monster out to get him. Check out him hiding behind my legs. What a chicken!
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Again- thanks for providing insight in what to expect post- TPLO. I wrote to you approximately a week ago and appreciate your quick feedback re: our Weimaraner's bleeding post-operatively. Unfortunately, our dog had a major set back and required emergent care in another facility and had to be taken back to the OR for repair of catastrophic surgical results by another surgeon. It truly has been heartbreaking for us- but he looks like he'll pull through with a functioning (albeit it mostly metal) leg. Please keep us posted on Webber's progress- it gives us something to look forward too!!
I'm so sorry to hear about your challenges. It did not sound right, the bleeding. Hopefully now you can go on to a 'normal' healing process. Take the time and the effort to ice the leg. It really does help. We are so fortunate with the progress Webber is making. It has been a lot of work on our part, and patience on his, but we certainly are seeing the results. If you have a canine physiotherapist in your area you might want to look into that. Certainly all the 'extra' exercises are helping Webber regain strength in the leg.
Belly rubs to your Weim, and try to get some rest yourself. It's hard I know, and heart-breaking, but it will get better.
Crystal and Webber.
Great information! Best wishes to Webber for a long healthy future, he seems like a great dog.
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