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Originally Posted by shell820810  Toby is 7 weeks post op from surgery for legg perthes. He still holds the leg up at times but walks well on it most of the time. He has had a lot of muscle wastage because of the lack of use before surgery so will take time to build up again and has hydrotherapy once a week. It's amazing how he can support himself tho with no hip joint. Vet is expecting him to be totally normal in another 4- 5 weeks. |
Yep....you will be even more amazed in a few weeks. The first time I heard of this surgery, I shuddered. Then, after seeing how well it works I was amazed.
It is especially easier on smaller pups. They do not have as much weight to bear.