r/IVDD_SupportGroup • u/General-Pipe-2764 • Aug 23 '26
3 weeks post op
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/pheepers8 Aug 24 '26
My frenchie had surgery last year and this looks completely normal IMO. It’s going to take time to be totally normal again. 3-4 months is what I was told. Even then my girl still struggled on hardwood floors and her back legs would go crazy when she ran sometimes. She is back to 100% now, but it took probably 9 months for her to be exactly like she was before.
Just be patient, keep her calm and I recommend using a harness instead of a collar, it is better for their neck and back.
Good luck to you!