[Lovetodream88]

I would like to give my opinion for other readers who might see this. Crate rest doesn't mean keeping your dog in a small tiny crate and never letting them out. Callie had 3 surgeries where she had to be on crate rest anywhere between 8-12 weeks each time. I used baby play pens and the exercise pens that you can adjust to make different squares. I would adjust the size to slightly bigger as the surgeon thought it was ok. I would also because I am short would get in the pen and sit with her. I also stole the idea from Linda of putting her in the dog stroller which she loved anyway and I could take the stroller with me if I was doing something in a different room, or in front of her favorite window or even for a little outside stroll. Also with most cases they encourage small walks on the leash getting a little longer as then heal. I have seen many people have their dogs re injure them selves by not doing the crate rest and many have to redo painful and expensive surgeries. Luckily with Callie I had great surgeon, great physical therapist and great people like Linda with experience about this stuff. Just for reference Callie had one surgery on one knee for a partial ACL/CCL tear and Luxating Patella, then Luxating Patella surgery on the other leg and then the same leg that just had the LP fixed the ACL/CCL tore about a year later and she had to have surgery for that.