Introduction & baby boy P-Nut diagnosed with Legg-Calve-Perthes

[ladyjane]

That's actually great if he tries to use that leg! My Adina was using hers on day one...I have had others take a bit longer. Bottom line, he will not injure himself if he uses it.

I am happy to hear that he is doing well.

[P-Nut Mom]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Bottom line, he will not injure himself if he uses it.

This is very helpful info. The vet tech who did the "check out" when we took P-Nut home said he should not put any weight on the operated leg for 3-4 days, so I got worried when P tried to do just that. They also said his activity will have to be limited for 6 weeks - that means mostly staying in his pen and taking only short walks to go potty. That sounds like a long time to be "penned" (we have a large-ish "playpen" for him, it's not a small crate, rather, it's about 6' x 4' or something close to that, but still)- I'm going to ask the vet about it, shouldn't he be able to get more exercise than that? We don't plan to keep him locked up, that's for sure. He's already been on our laps and on the bed with us, lying down, carefully watched. Now he's resting and listening to meditation music (I AM from California, you know)

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by P-Nut Mom

This is very helpful info. The vet tech who did the "check out" when we took P-Nut home said he should not put any weight on the operated leg for 3-4 days, so I got worried when P tried to do just that. They also said his activity will have to be limited for 6 weeks - that means mostly staying in his pen and taking only short walks to go potty. That sounds like a long time to be "penned" (we have a large-ish "playpen" for him, it's not a small crate, rather, it's about 6' x 4' or something close to that, but still)- I'm going to ask the vet about it, shouldn't he be able to get more exercise than that? We don't plan to keep him locked up, that's for sure. He's already been on our laps and on the bed with us, lying down, carefully watched. Now he's resting and listening to meditation music (I AM from California, you know)

Those are standard instructions for orthopedic surgeries. I was told the same thing by the tech and when I asked the surgeon he told me there was nothing he could undo so to speak. I would not let him rip and run or jump off of furniture, but doubtful he will do that. You might want to double check with the vet but honestly my Adina had full run of the house as have my other FHO pups without any issues at all.

[P-Nut Mom]

YAY! Thanks, good to know

[msyorktown]

yaaa!! so happy surgery went well!

[P-Nut Mom]

Day 3 post-surgery - The Nut is resting a lot, he was pretty active yesterday, I think that wiped him out. He's putting a bit of weight on the affected leg here and there and actually walked on all fours for a brief moment today. Eating pretty well, all "functions" are normal and the fentanyl patch comes off this afternoon. We're hoping the pain level after that will be manageable with the tramadol he's also on. Just thought I'd post an update and thanks to all again for helping me get through this with some sanity left.

[ladyjane]

Glad to hear that P-Nut is doing well!

[msyorktown]

So glad to hear P-nut is doing well.

[LunasMomma]

Yay P-Nut So glad to hear that he's doing well, bless his little heart

[Lil Sis]

hi
Just read MOST of this thread and just wanted to say I am very happy "the nut" is doing well. He was very lucky to get you as his mommy for sure

[P-Nut Mom]