Thread: Legg Perthes
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Old 08-28-2010, 05:51 AM   #75
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Originally Posted by JeanieK View Post
Thank you. Levi did great last night, he does chew at his stitches. he is eating and pooping, so back on track with that.

Today I will start to move his leg to keep the muscle loose. I just gave him pain meds, so will wait an hour or so before we do the therapy.

Jeanie, did your vet suggest this? The orthopedic specialist here does not recommend PT in the initial recovery. These pups need to rest and let the muscle heal around the bone to get stability in the joint.
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