My Wylie had LP surgery about 1.5yrs ago, and it went really smoothly. I was so nervous to have him get it, bc some describe the recovery as just a nightmare...but I didn't find it bad at all. The first several days are rough bc they're usually in full bandages and don't really understand how to stand up and go to the bathroom w/ these things on their legs, so you usually use a towel under their torso to support them until they figure it out. So, mobility at first is what makes it worrisome. Also, you really want to manage the pain too - so make sure you not only bring home pain meds, but that you ALSO have a plan in case the recommended does is not managing the pain appropriately.
You do have to control their activity levels for quite a while afterwards, with just slow walking at first to recuperate. Your vet will guide you thru how to approach increasing activity.
Our vet's office is multi-vet and one of the surgeon's there has fantastic experience in LP surgery, so we were lucky enough to have it done at Wylie's usual vet office.
Today, you'd never even know Wylie had knee issues...there is never any limping or holding a leg up so far...knock on wood.
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