Aftercare For ACL Surgery

 

Most dogs require very little aftercare when using this technique. Your dog will usually stay one night after surgery and go home the next day with pain medication, a joint supplement, and antibiotics. Skin staples are removed in 10 - 14 days. Leash walking and careful monitoring to avoid slipping is critical for 4 weeks. Physiotherapy is not needed in most cases and 90 % normal function returns in 4 - 6 weeks. There may be a slight discomfort after exercise for 2-5 months, but it is often difficult for owners to remember which leg had surgery. For overweight dogs, a plan is formulated for weight loss as the other knee is at risk for ACL rupture as well.

 

 

 

"Kosmo"-post-op 1 year 6 mths-  ACL surgery both legs