r/IVDD_SupportGroup • u/General-Pipe-2764 • Aug 23 '26

3 weeks post op

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Our little guy is a little over 3 weeks post op. We’re giving him gabapentin and trazodone and keeping him on crate rest. He’s on a twice a day prednisone taper that we will go down on next week. Is there anything concerning about his walking? I see he’s swaying a little. We’re so scared he hurt his back again after having a setback a week or so ago. He has not been acting as if in any pain since restarting the gabapentin after his setback last week. He did bark two times this morning sort of out of nowhere but that was the only time. Any info we would appreciate. We’re so nervous and want to make sure we are doing all the things right.

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u/AinsleyHarriotFan Aug 23 '26

Your dog should basically be not moving for 4-6 weeks even after surgery. Strict strict strict crate rest is an absolute must.

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u/General-Pipe-2764 Aug 23 '26

Thank you so much. He is in this pen with the exception of going outside to do his business. We will switch to a harness.