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Hi all, I’m looking for some advice, Cesar was going so well coping so well, we just got back from on holidays to the beach which Cesar loved so much.
Since we go back we have noticed that Cesar seem to be slipping a lot more then before. Every time he slip my heart skips a beat. I’m so worried about he hurting his good leg.
I know he has only been a tripawds for two months and it will take time but i was wondering if the slipping was normal or should i be worried?
We do have non-slip matts around the home but he slip a lot of the glass and sometimes it knocks his confidence. We do give him lot of prise and let him take his time. He is happy to go up the stairs but didn't seem to like coming back down.
Just wondering if there is anything worth trying to help Cesar out.
Note: Jerry asked the following questions:
does he also slip on the areas with the mats? Cesar does happy on the matts no slipping.
Is it more of a collapse than a slip? i'm guessing more collapse. (Face plants for front-leg Tripawds are part of the process of getting stronger, but they tend to happen more often with dogs who are getting too much activity, too soon.)
What is his activity level like? Cesar has lot of energy, we are always telling him to slow down.
How long are his walks? Cesar gets 10 minutes in the walk on a lead, then between 30 and 45 minutes in the evenings some of the times off lead. we always take the trolley so if he needs a rest he can and we always take water with us.
Does he enjoy free play for unlimited amounts of time? Cesar would be off the lead all the time if he could, he loves exploring the world around him.
He hasnt seem a physio therapist yet due to COVID-19, its been hard to get appointments.
Thank you for an help given.
Claire and Cesar x.
I'm so glad you posted here! Cesar's face plants and collapsing has me worried. While this happens to many dogs, it's usually because they are doing too much too soon after surgery. Even two months out is not a really long time, especially if he hasn't been actively involved in a physio program after surgery.
Cesar gets 10 minutes in the walk on a lead, then between 30 and 45 minutes in the evenings some of the times off lead.
Hmm. This right here set off alarm bells in my head. That is a lot of free-roaming activity for a pretty new Tripawd. Is he constantly roaming around / walking during that 30-45 minute play session? Try scaling way, way back to see if that helps. We have learned from physio therapists that even the most fit Tripawds are happiest and strongest when they take shorter, more frequent walks 2-3 times each day, of no more than 15-20 minutes each time, tops.
While you wait for a physio appointment (don't give up, keep trying!), look for interactive brain games that can keep his mind happy and exhausted instead of his body. You will be amazed at how they really make a difference!
Stay tuned for feedback from others OK? Oh and be sure to check out our e-book, Loving Life On Three Legs , and the Tripawds Gear blog , for lots of tips about getting and staying strong on 3.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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