31HealthPINNEDTPLO recovery week 3 — dog losing mind in crate. Normal or pushing too hard too soon?Koda had TPLO on the right rear. Surgeon protocol: strict crate except leashed potty, 5 min walks 2x day starting week 2. He's whining, chewing bandage edge (cone on), can't settle. Pain meds on schedule. I'm sleeping next to crate. People with cruciate recovery: enrichment ide…Ppriya_gsd·11 days·2 replies·463 views
22HealthFound a pea-sized lump behind my mutt's knee — vet Friday. What questions should I ask?Nico is ~3yo, 48 lbs, adopted 4 months ago. Lump is firm, moves slightly under skin, doesn't seem painful when I touch it. Maybe there 2 weeks? Hard to tell. First vet since adoption is Friday (establishing care). I already know they'll probably want a needle sample — anything e…Rrescue_sam·8 days·1 replies·385 views
15HealthFrenchie doing 3 km daily — mouth breathing worse last two weeks. Scale back or vet first?Pepper is 4, 24 lbs. We've been doing ~3 km in the evening when it's cooler (Portland). She used to recover in 10 min; now she's still panting heavy 25–30 min after, sometimes with noise. No blue gums, appetite fine. It got warm early this week (high 70s) but this started before…Mmark_pdx·5 days·2 replies·216 views
