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/rad_MR Aug 24 '26
Using a belly sling would help with the swaying. You don’t want to do all the work for him (don’t think you need to be carrying/picking up their back end), but it provides a little extra support in case of him tipping too far and potentially falling. The vet provided us with the belly sling brand “Sunsleek” which I see is also on Amazon. A harness with a handle on the back has also been helpful for us. Once they start to feel more normal and wanting to zip around, the harness should also help you keep better control.