Hi Marshall! Welcome! Your future posts won't need to wait for approval so post away.

Thank you for adopting your pup! What's his name? 

Tell us more about his activity level during the day? Does he play with other dogs in the house? How far are his walks, and for how many minutes? How are your floors/ Are they slippery?

What you are describing sounds like pain signals to me. I'm not a vet, but I've seen this situation many times when a new Tripawd overdoes it. Seven weeks isn't a long time, and usually what happens is a new Tripawd parent just isn't familiar with  Dogs are so stoic, it's tricky to know when they are in pain but signs like panting and restlessness are two common pain signals . Try giving him a break from the activities he's been doing, and see if that helps. Let your vet know after you've documented his symptoms (when they occur, how long they last, etc) and you might want to ask for a prescription to Rimadyl to ease any pain he's experiencing. 

Also, please consider taking advantage of the Tripawds Foundation rehab reimbursement grant, which will pay for your first rehab visit . These experts can evaluate your dog and let you know what kind of activity is helpful or harmful, and show you how to exercise him so that he has a long, healthy, injury-free life.

I hope this helps! Please keep us posted OK?

Ah! I'm so happy you reached out to a rehab vet, great job! They can really help determine the best kinds of activities for him. Again, I'm not a vet, but based on the length and timeframe of his walks you described, they seem pretty long for a dog only 7 weeks past surgery, so until the vet consult I would scale them way, way back. You can keep him engaged with interactive brain games in the meantime, which will tire his brain and keep him happy just as effectively as physical activity.

Your house sounds perfectly Tripawd-proofed, great job there too!

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