He has been toe touching but not weight bearing since last night. Today he typically has the post-operative toes on the floor without weight. This is especially exciting because it is normal for a dog to begin touching down within 24 to 48 hours after a TPLO. Buster took much longer after his first surgery so it is really exciting to see him progressing so quickly.
The edema at his hock is nearly gone today, whether because he had a lot of broth to flush his system or maybe from massage. Also exciting to see so much immediate response.
He did try to head out for a walk today when mom came home from work but she made him turn around and come back to the house. Surely he was strolling to Tassajara Commons and his many lady friends at the hardware, vet, and pet store. Oh, and to visit the gorgeous blonde hair dressers too.
The leakage from the incision stopped. So we didn't have to take Buster back to the vet today.
We don't think his fancy bite-free collar was working for him so he's now sporting an inflatable. Seriously it looks like a swim ring. He'll be able to go boating after he recovers. Maybe that's mom's excuse to get a paddle boat. Will they let me take out a dog on a paddle boat at Del Valle?
So happy that Buster is doing so well!
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He is adorable!!!!