2008-09-22 18:26

Barlow Update

Posted in Barlow by Jeff Thorsett

It has been 11 months since Barlow’s TPLO surgery and recovery has been a roller coaster ride for him. For most of the summer, things were going as good as could be expected, but in recent weeks we have seen some return to his old ways. Nowadays he wont put much weight on the surgery leg, and is showing some signs of stiffness after exercising. Our vet has cursorily confirmed the surgery is as it should be, but has said we need to treat him as an arthritis dog. Lucky for Barlow, that means losing some weight. He loves to diet. Hopefully the next few weeks will show some strengthening of the leg. Time will tell, but until then, fetching has become a thing of the past.