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Old 08-28-2010, 06:08 AM   #77
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Originally Posted by ladyjane View Post
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.
Not my vet, the orthopedic surgeon said to do that. To start slowly, but he believes early movement is important.

What time period are you referring to as initial recovery? Maybe I should call to make sure.
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