One of the best ways to rehab from Legg Perthes surgery is by using the under-water treadmill. By being under water, dogs are unable to ‘favor’ a particular leg – forcing them to really work and stretch the hurt leg.
So yesterday Manny started his first of ten rehab appointments. You will notice that the nurse is in the ‘tub’ with Manny and Anette is holding his leash to keep him walking straight. He did three rounds of two minutes of walking and then two minutes of resting. At the end of the day, Manny was very tired but neither groggy or in pain.
You can watch full videos of Manny rehabbing by clicking here – I had to host the files on beRecruitedTV since they are too big!
He returns tomorrow for session #2.
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February 2, 2008 at 6:21 am
tracy
Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into this blog. As my own dog was facing a diagnosis of Legg Perthes and surgery, I wanted you to know it was your blog and information that gave us the courage to go ahead with the surgery.
PeaWee is doing exceptionally well three weeks post surgery, and started her pool therapy this week. The greatest challenge is keeping her still! There is no doubt in my mind now that it was the right thing to do.
Thanks again – your site rocks!
October 9, 2008 at 8:59 pm
ruth saxton
Thanks for the info on your site, trying to find owners in England to compare our dog to, not having much luck!
Our cocker spaniel, Vernie, aged 7 months was diagnosed with Legg Perthes – not a lot could be found on the internet – we are now 3 weeks post removal of femoral head and hopping (and hoping!)
Pool therapy just started and first one he did really well – second one she said he wasn’t trying ! Funny how he can use it for jumping up for food and getting on the sofa???
December 19, 2009 at 3:07 am
Kym Chatfield
Great, informative website! Bottom line: LP can be remedied with surgery effectively! Don’t worry… your dog will be fine eventually and live a perfectly normal life.
July 20, 2010 at 1:47 pm
ruth saxton
Last updated you October 2008 – now July 2010.
Vernie is back on form – no one who didnt already know he has had femoral head removal would know there was anything wrong.
He races through the house on and off the settee, chases birds for miles on the beach and all in all has a fantastic full and active life.
We keep him on painkillers and anti arthritic tablets – especially when he has been really exercising and yet he shows no ill effects whatso ever.
The hydrotherapy was worth every penny as was the original surgery – we wouldnt be without him .. I’m glad we gave him the chance to do so.
April 11, 2011 at 3:52 pm
louise mcdonnell
hello , thanks for this site it’s really helpful and comforting. Im in uk and my litle puppy has just been diagnosed with perthes
Im just on my way to the vet to pick her up after the x rays and see what he suggests re surgery etc,,, the oictures of manny have really upset me but its good know hes fine now. My problem is that i have never had a dog or even a pet before . Hulot is my first ever pet and shes only 7 months old so its all really traumatic for me. I feel scared and insecure enough just trying to brush her coat or give her a bath… I’m so worried for her. If anyone has any good advice of places i could take her to get some help with these things especially if i have to do manipulations on her after surgery..im terrified of ding something wrong!! please do e mail me if you can help loupsyche@aol.com Hulot is the most beautiful Bichon in the world and its breaking my heart that she has become ill. ok im just off to the vet now!!! really right now! im so scared at what im going to hear! 
April 29, 2011 at 10:25 pm
hayleyalyse
Hello everyone, I have also started a blog about the disease and my Westie’s journey: http://dogswithleggperthesdisease.wordpress.com/. Please take a look, I hope it will help others!
-Hayley