He got his stitches out? YEAH! High five! That's a huge milestone!

 Has anyone experienced this “whining” is there anything that helped in this kind of situation. And what kind of play time did you allot 2 weeks after surgery and when did you start giving him short walks.

Hmmm. What happens if you pay attention to him when he starts whining? Does he settle down? Have you tried giving him a massage to see if he hurts anywhere? Neck muscles? Lower back? 

The incision shouldn't be painful and yes he's on some good pain medication. BUT many times new Tripawds start experiencing other pain that comes from getting used to being on three legs, and additional therapies or different types of medication can help. Did you know that the Tripawds Foundation has a canine rehabilitation therapy reimbursement program? If you take Leo to a licensed rehab / physio therapist, the foundation may pay for your first rehab visit . These therapists can usually find painful areas that are easily missed by vets who aren't used to looking for it on Tripawds. We highly recommend visiting one.

I am planning to get him ruffwear summit trex boots for his paw pads but i am worried about his front legs as i have seen reviews saying that they hurt dew claws. Did anyone use them , how did it work. And anyone tried toddler socks?

It has to be so difficult having a new Tripawd with broken paw pads, I'm so sorry! As for the boots, it really depends on the dog's feet as far as where the top of the boot hits, either below the dewclaw or above it. I think the only way to know if the boots will fit is to try them. A high quality pet supply store in your town should have them, I would try them on in a store to see if they work for Leo.

Don't use toddler socks, he can slip while wearing them. Have you seen our traction ideas? Boots or socks are good for short term situations but for the long term it's just best to help your pup avoid areas where his feet will slide or get cut up. 

Hmm. If he is waking up in the morning there is a good chance that his pain control isn't lasting through the night. To me it seems that if his whining was boredom related it would happen later in the day. How about talking to your vet about this symptom to see about adjusting his medication dosage and intervals?

Do you have any idea about keeping his paw pad wound covered or to leave it open( when he is walkin around in the house) until it heals

 Boy, I've never dealt with an issue like this so I'm not the best person. You can ask our Fairy Vet Mother Dr. Pam and see what she says, as well as bring it up with your vet if you get to them first. Let us know the answer, I'm curious.