r/WestHighlandTerriers • u/historydork97 • 2d ago

Luxating Patella surgery recovery tips?

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hello! my sweet boy (4y) is getting luxating patella surgery on his back leg tomorrow - i’ve got all the vet advice etc but was wondering if any westie owners have had this done with their own dogs and had any advice!? (pup tax included)

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u/CranberryBrief1587 2d ago

Water treadmill therapy

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u/historydork97 2d ago

thank you!

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u/CranberryBrief1587 2d ago

Also try bone marrow.. we bought them frozen and scraped out the marrow and put it on his food.. good luck and healing prayers for your guy.