Ordering Pet Medication Online
One way I found to save some cash when Tucker had his CCL repair was to order his medication and other pre and post surgery needs (like Kong toys, bully sticks, and pet bedding) online. I purchased his collar, glucosamine and chondrointin supplements, pet pads, and special treats using PetCareRx. My veterinarian even ok-ed his antibiotic orders through their site, easily saving us a couple hundred dollars! Their web interface is really simple to use, and there was not a single product I needed that I could not find on their site. I highly recommend using them if your dog is going into surgery or is recovering from surgery, their prices are absolutely unbeatable. Plus, any order over $35 qualifies for free shipping - I have NEVER seen that on any of the other pet sites out there.
Each veterinarian seems to have their own theories regarding how soon physical therapy should be started after ccl surgery and what techniques work best. Other veterinary surgeons will write off physical therapy all together, preferring for the dog to remain quiet for the first 6-8 weeks after the repair, gradually returning to exercise. While it is always best to go along with the instructions of your vet, I do want to point out that studies done by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons have shown that dogs beginning rehabilitative therapy within 48 hours of the procedure tend to heal faster and have greater range of motion than dogs without any physical therapy.