Time Flies...

It's been almost a week since Darby's 2nd TPLO surgery. She is recovering really well and feeling good...too good for her own good!!:) She had some minor swelling and bruising, a little more than last time, but all normal stuff. A few sessions of icing really helped, as well as being confined to a crate. If I could give only one piece of advice to anyone with a dog recovering from TPLO surgery, it would be to use a CRATE!! It is crucial to limit activity as much as possible during the first few weeks after surgery. I think it really speeds up recovery time and allows the knee ample rest/healing time. It is really hard, emotionally, for an owner to confine their beloved dog to a crate, but it really is the best option in the long run. Stay strong! I must also AGAIN, give a much needed THANK YOU to all the amazing staff at Paradise Pet Lodge, who have helped me beyond what words can say. They have been so caring and attentive to Miss Darbs and I don't think she would be recovering as well without them. THANK YOU!!