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Rehabilitation

Once radiographs have confirmed bone healing, usually around eight weeks post-operatively, the rehabilitation regime is started. During this period, your dog's activities are gradually increased to build muscle, stretch scar tissue from surgery, and strengthen bone healing.

The degree of activity should progress with your dog remaining comfortable. Since increasing duration, not intensity, is the goal, explosive activities such as running, jumping, or playing are not allowed during the rehabilitation period.

Each dog's rate of rehabilitation will vary but we would expect your dog to be able to freely exercise comfortably by six months, post-operatively.

Pain relief for arthritis may still be required and we can discuss with you the option of dispensing a nutriceutical for your dog, to help with articular cartilage repair.

A final check up at the end of the rehabilitation process is needed before full activity is resumed.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your dogs healing or rehabilitation process,
please call the surgery during our opening hours.

Springwell Veterinary Surgery
Tel: 01442 822151
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