Patellar Luxation

[Jenwal]

i am picking up my terrier in an hour's time after he has had surgery on both legs for patellar luxation. I am worried how I will cope as I am on my own. Any advice please?
Jennie

 

[Mayblossom]

Oh poor boy , seems strange doing both legs together , do you have a crate for him ?

 

[Jenwal]

No. I don't have a crate. I don't think he'll be able to walk. I think I might sleep downstairs with him.

 

[Mayblossom]

He’ll need to be taken outside to do his poos and wees which is going to be difficult for him , hopefully he’ll be able to put enough weight on his legs to cope with this. Just can’t understand the vet doing both legs , usually one at a time then the dog can at least have some movement on three legs . How long has he had the luxation?
Are you at home with him all the time?

 

[Jenwal]

Yes. I am based at home and shall certainly remain there for the next few days. The vet suggested I loop a towel under him to take him out for his ablutions.

 

[Mayblossom]

That’s good you’ll be with him is he home now?

 

[Jenwal]

Yes. He's home and a friend is bringing around a cage. He only had one knee done after all. The next one will be in eight weeks time

 

[Mayblossom]

Oh that’s good ! That’ll make things a bit easier for you both pleased he only did the one after all. Has he got to wear the ‘cone ‘ ?
The crate will be good to keep him safe for a while if you’re not about , can’t get up to too much mischief then .

 

[Derekmr]

As you may have seen my lab Wilbur had his knee pinned when he broke it,
Stay with him first night then see how he is,
No running or jumping for a while,
Oh and cut down on food as no exercise,
Best of luck and hope little one is ok.