Guest guest Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 I have 2 patients that have had recent amputations (one is front leg, other is rear leg) that I want to help. The front leg is a Pug that had a bad elbow fracture (full leg amputation) and the other is a Clumber Spaniel with osteosarcoma of rear leg now undergoing chemo. The Pug is overweight. His remaining front leg appears to be under such strain to support his body. Other than weight loss and core strengthening exercises are there any other suggestions. The Clumber Spaniel will be coming in this week so I don't have alot of information. However, the owner (phone consultation) was concerned because the dog could not go up a full flight of stairs any longer. I explained that the chemo may be weakening him, but that after evaluation I could design a strengthening program, but his recovery will take time. What kinds of exercises do you prescribe for amputation patients? What else am I missing?Thanks for your advise.-- Christie Carlo, DVM, CCRTCertified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist Secretary for American Association of Rehabilitation VeterinariansAvondale Veterinary Healthcare Complex (fax) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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