milomlo, our baby Reese stayed off of his leg for the first couple days because all he did was sleep.. then the puppies that they are think they are okay so they want to run and play... our doctor said to keep him off his leg for the first couple weeks, (it will be 4 weeks or so all together). we tried keeping him off of his leg, but he refused, started biting whenever we held him, unless he was tired.. so we let him do his own thing... and we're lucky that it is still heeling perfectly... but hes a puppy only 10 weeks, his bones are growing like crazy... so maybe we are one of the lucky ones... but i DO carry him as much as possible.. the only time he ever walks on his leg is at home during the day when he isnt in his kennel.. he wont sit still unless he is tired, so its very hard... he sleeps in his kennel, when he's bad he's in his kennel, we carry him when we go out, so he only walks on it at the house like i said... i know that isnt very good, but he's just a puppy, i dont want him to be cooped up.. i want him to play and have fun... so even if it takes a little longer to heal, at least he's enjoying life... thats just me though, others may have other opinions.. |