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Originally Posted by Cherie6446  Zoey had dissolvable stitches, thank goodness. Did you talk with your vet about exercise? The way it worked for me was start at 5 minutes walking very slowly so she would have to use the leg. Everyday add one minute until you get to 30 minutes, twice per day. I know it is not easy but it is was is necessary for recovery. After you reach 30 minutes twice per day then we started a "ladder" exercise. These were pvc pipes put together like a ladder. Lay it flat on the ground and have her step over the ribs starting at 5 minutes adding one minute until you reach 15 minutes. Next, the ladder if flipped over with a higher step and you start off with five minutes again building up to 15 mintes. Whew, I glad to be finished with that. Then you go for your walk. Whew, I glad to be finished with that. I can tell you that I got in shape after 5 months of this schedule. lolol |
Thanks so much the the ideas on rehabilitation. They are awesome!! I am going to make one of those ladders for her. ;=}
I did take Annie to the vet this morning they had to remove the one staple that she got loose and then re-staple the area. They also put a big plastic cone on her hoping that she wont be able to get to it again.
Thanks again everyone for the advice!!
