My dog limps more after TPLO surgery and a fall. What to do?

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My dog had a TPLO on April 12th. On a short walk a dog tried to play and knocked her down. Now she's limping more, but still putting weight on the bad leg. Sometimes when she walks, it looks like her knee wings outwards. She doesn't grimace when I palpate the affected leg and she still walks on it. Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Female | spayed | 6 years and 8 months old | 85 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Poor Lily! Obviously she is in pain if she is limping more, and given that it looks like her knee wings outward when she walks, I would make an appointment with the vet for tomorrow morning to have her seen. It can take up to eight weeks or longer to fully heal from a TPLO, and she had surgery about three weeks ago. Being knocked down could be enough to disturb the healing process and potentially disrupt the plates in her joints. She likely needs an x-ray to make sure everything is ok, but it's not an emergency. Rest her tonight, do not take her for a walk. Only take her into your yard to potty on a leash, and bring her right back in when she's done. Have her seen by the vet who did the surgery tomorrow. Best of luck.

My dog limps more after TPLO surgery and a fall. What to do?

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