AZcaninerehab - Dog Rehabilitation serving Phoenix, Scottsdale, and the North Valley
Connect:
  • Home
  • Philosophy
  • Why Rehab
  • Conditions Treated
  • Services
  • FAQ
  • Testimonials
  • Blog
  • Store
  • Contact

Josh update: Post -op FHO Hip surgery

12/4/2012

 
Three weeks ago, my little broken foster dog Josh had his FHO hip surgery. I posted the x-rays on Facebook for all to see. Physical rehabilitation started the very next day for him, and hasn't stopped since.

Immediately post-op Josh was on activity restriction. This is hard for an 8 month old puppy who had learned to compensate for his injuries and was running and jumping! Remember the videos? Josh was only permitted outside to go potty and he had to be on a leash. He wasn't allowed to play with his best friend and fellow Yuma rescue, Jade. He had to wear an E-collar. Did I mention he was neutered at the same time? He was. Life was rough for him for a few days. He had passive range of motion exercises to do twice daily and slow leash walking to encourage him to use the affected leg. At the one week mark, he was permitted by his surgeon to "return to normal activity." No longer restricted to the leash, Josh took the opportunity to run and jump as before. As a result of so much "normal activity" he developed a seroma at his incision site - a fluid filled pocket that grew to roughly the size of a tangerine! Many warm compresses and laser therapy sessions later (and back to some restricted activity), it finally reduced in size.

As far as his therapy goes, he  has been doing slow leash walks to encourage weight bearing on his affected leg,
uphill walking, passive range of motion exercises and 3 legged stands. We have added in cavaletti rails - he must step over them - and standing with his front feet elevated to encourage hip extension among other exercises. I've noticed that he seems to "work" better at home and when his friend Jade is around. Every pet is different and motivated by different things! Jade prefers to have him around too so their therapy sessions are usually done with the other dog nearby. Both are mproving, albeit at different rates. And so, physical rehabilitation continues!
www.amazon.com/DermaTend-Ultra-Mole-Removal-Systems/dp/B008O9SKC4/ link
7/1/2013 09:45:26 pm

Yeah agree with line 'Every pet is different and motivated by different things'.
By the way I keep following your post on Facebook, and a pic on 7th Jun of a cute dog is awesome.

veterinarian salary link
7/30/2013 04:32:07 am

well, what's important is that your dog is now in good condition.

windows8 help tech link
8/22/2013 09:19:12 pm

Now by the improvement in science and medical field, most modern surgeries and treatments available for humans are available for pets. It is good to read about this ultra modern pet hospital. Thank you for sharing the article above. Good luck.

bedding link
9/29/2013 02:56:26 am

I have been given a Dell computer from my sister. However, her former husband set up his account on this computer (says he cannot remember the password), making himself the only administrator. Now, I cannot add any programs ( like iTunes), nor can I delete anything. How can I clear his passwords from this computer, and make myself the administrator? I am afraid that I shall have to delete everything, then begin again (ugh!) That would mean buying new programs, installing them and so on. Any ideas?.

Have A Peek At This Website link
10/2/2013 05:38:21 am

Pretty great blog post. I just stumbled upon your blog site and wished to say that I have genuinely loved reading your blog site posts. Any way I'll be subscribing to your feed and I hope you post again soon. Regards.

Costello Builders link
10/2/2013 09:37:49 pm

Every pet need a Home and caring!I too have two foster dogs.They are very active and lovely pets of mine:)

ABWE link
10/2/2013 10:11:04 pm

I liked your videos on facebook .Really they are damn cute:)I hope the pets get good place to stay after recovering from injuries!

phd dissertation help link
10/10/2013 04:15:24 pm

Displaced is the most trite difficulty of cognizant substitute surgery. At surgery the femoral pate is taken away of the socket, stylish sows are arranged further the stylish put support against formal standing. Thank you.

social media strategy plan link
10/12/2013 06:24:11 am

Awesome information. I am really surprised with this topic. Keep up the good work and post more here to read.


Comments are closed.
    Picture

    Dr. Sonnet Jarvis

    Contact:
    480.285.9848  drsonnet@azcaninerehab.com


    Categories

    All
    Cruciate Ligament Injury
    Geriatric/Senior Care
    Josh
    Nutrition
    Obesity
    Pain
    Rehabilitation
    Weight Management/Fitness

    RSS Feed

About Us
Dr. Sonnet's Blog
Online Store
Contact
Frequently Asked Questions
Client Testimonials
Fitness & Weight Management
Wheelchairs & Assistive Devices

New Patient Forms
Referring Veterinarians
Copyright © 2021 | Arizona Veterinary Physical Rehabilitation