Oreo is recovering from cruciate ligament surgery

[Kona & Oreo's mom]

Oreo had her bandage off on last Friday. It was actually a splint, which I didn't realize. She favored the "naked" leg for a few days, but she is starting to put weight on it now. She actually takes a few steps on it when she goes outside to the bathroom.

I can tell that she's starting to feel better now--Now the real hard part starts: keeping her quiet! Each evening, she wants to play. It is nearly impossible to keep her from dancing around. I'm so scared that she's going to "undo" the surgery or hurt the other knee. I'm taking it one day at a time.

She'll get her stiches out on Saturday, and I'll ask about a referral to swim therapy then. Thanks for keeping her in your thoughts.

[lizbud]

Just wondered how Oreo was doing now. I hope she's feeling better
day by day. My dog Buddy also had this surgery on both back legs.
I know how you feel in that "in-between" time when you watch them
like hawks so as to not cause a setback in healing. (((Hugs))) Oreo.

[ramanth]

Glad to hear she's feeling well after surgery. Hope it heals up quickly!

[Kona & Oreo's mom]

It has been 3 weeks since the surgery, and Oreo is now allowed to take 5-10 minute leashed walks. She is so happy to get out of the house and into her neighborhood again! She sniffs every inch of our walk!

On Saturday, she had her first physical therapy session. She walked on an underwater treadmill. It's pretty cool--they fill it up with warm water about halfway up her body, and then the treadmill moves so she's at a slow walk. It's supposed to reduce the weight and stress so that she can walk better. Next week, she'll do the treadmill for 15 min. and then swim in a pool for 15 min. This should really help her regain her muscle--her thigh is so skinny right now!

Thanks for your continued thoughts.

[Kona & Oreo's mom]

Just a little update about Oreo. . .

We've reached the halfway mark--5 weeks. Hooray! In another 5 weeks, she'll be off restricted activity.

She's gone to two more PT sessions, this time swimming in the pool instead of using the treadmill. She loves the swimming, and it's helping her walk on land. She's walking much faster and using the leg much more.

Next, we're supposed to practice stairs--one at a time, of course, which is a new concept for her!

[Daisy and Delilah]

Thanks for pointing out this thread to me Kona and Oreo's Mom. I am so glad Oreo is doing so much better. It gives me great encouragement for Delilah!! Please give Oreo some kisses from me and the girls.

I dread trying to keep her down. She runs like a maniac if Daisy makes a sound anywhere in the house or if she hears anything. Heaven forbid they should miss a cat sighting.