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Originally Posted by pstinard  Question for those experienced with MPL surgery: How long before Bella starts using the leg that was operated on? I'll call the vet tomorrow and ask, but I was wondering what other peoples' experience has been. Thanks for the prayers and well wishes! |
When I picked Jezebel up after her surgery (she had MPL and TPLO), I asked the surgeon when she would begin to bear weight. He said that larger dogs bear weight much sooner than the little ones because they don't have much choice. The smaller ones have a much easier time getting around on three legs so they are not as quick to use the leg.
So don't read much into it that she isn't bearing weight yet and let her go at her own pace.