[gemy]

Alright we talked about crates/Xpens, Strollers and or a front carry harness. It depends about what your specialist is recommending as the Program of Care for your puppy.


Weight bearing exercises are important for the hip recovery, but usually with LP surgery Minimal Weight Bearing is very important. So you see the dis-connect here? It is just another topic of discussion for your surgeon.


I also would make sure I have some harnesses(water friendly) and a life jacket fitted to my boy. Also a leash that is water friendly. I am pretty dang sure they will recommend water therapy, and also Laser treatments for the hip and knee joints. I would have my blow dryer, my water toys, and extra leads in what I call my water bag.


For water therapy - underwater treadmill work - we usually start out with the dog in a life jacket - then progress at some point in time - to no life jacket but his harness on.


I would stock up on my home made treats so that in the first few weeks you don't have to make more treats, when you are running around to various vet appointments and physio treatments.


Let us see over time what the exercises the physio suggests, and then we can go from there to see if you need some ideas for how to do them in your home.