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Originally Posted by OwnedByJezebel  Wow there sure is a big difference in recovery when fixing LP only and fixing LP + torn CCL. My Jez (had both LP and CCL tear fixed) wasn't allowed to run for 8 weeks and was far more restricted.
Muscle wasting happens so quickly, doesn't it? I found it scary during that time because I knew when she was relying more on the good leg and putting more stress it that the risk was higher that she would injure that one, too. |
I too am shocked at the time period. I had one pup with LP only surgery and his crate rest period was 8 weeks. He had TPLO surgery prior to that...and then the knee failed. Maybe that was part of it? I really don't know.
Yep, the muscle wasting is fast, but I have found that they recover quickly once they regain full use.