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TPLO surgery
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Items that helped us survive bilateral TPLO surgery :)
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For home

 
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For a supervised cone-break
Kuoser Dog Recovery Suit - Pink 4XL
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Indoor pen-bigger than a crate so she can get a few steps in, but not so much room that she can run. The gate has no step so she can enter and exist easily!
FXW Homeplus 32" Dog Playpen - 8 Panels
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A new orthopedic bed (her's is pink, ofc)
BFPETHOME Orthopedic Dog Bed for Large Dogs
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A ramp for the car ride home and the steps to the back yard!
HerCcreta 63" Dog Ramp for Car, 250LBS
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For on top of her bed. Anesthesia can lead to some bladder leaks and these help keep her nice and dry.
Glad Training Pads
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These ice packs! Miss girl was not keen on the icing, but these are soft, light, flexible, and have a Velcro so they can stay on for 20 minutes without any extra pressure on her knees.
Comfytemp Calf Shin Splint Ice Packs for Injuries Resuable Gel 2 Pack
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Supplements

 
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Non-negotiable
Dasuquin® With MSM Soft Chews
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Another non-negotiable for rebuilding strength post-op
Myos Pet: Best Supplement For Canine Muscle Health
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Zo wasn’t drinking enough water the first few days post-op, so I added a small amount of goat milk powder and (heavily) diluted it in her water bowl to motivate her to drink!
GOAT MILK
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A daily probiotic! Gave to her immediately following surgery while she was taking a lot of medications (especially NSAID’s). My pup gets a bad belly when she is stressed or when her routine is changed, so we did this as a precaution for the first 3 w...
FortiFlora Canine Health Supplement - 1 box (30 sachets)
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A great tool to use in recovery! Pup has to roll the toy with their front paw, makes for great PT by having to shift their weight to the hind legs
Outward Hound Large Snoop Interactive Treat Toy
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A great boredom buster during the first weeks of crate rest
Woof Pupsicle - Best Dog Toy, Puzzle, Long-lasting, Durable, Easy to Clean
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Another boredom buster! We filled with chicken jerky and dental sticks. Just makes it take a little longer to get through!
Qwizl - Dog Treat Toy
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