{"id":866,"date":"2020-08-06T17:25:18","date_gmt":"2020-08-06T17:25:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bowmanvet.com\/?p=866"},"modified":"2021-08-18T12:07:29","modified_gmt":"2021-08-18T19:07:29","slug":"how-to-exercise-your-pet-after-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/blog\/how-to-exercise-your-pet-after-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Exercise Your Pet After Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If your pet has had surgery<\/span><\/a> of any kind, it\u2019s only natural that they will need lots of rest before they\u2019re back on their paws. There will, of course, be a set amount of time for them to heal and work their way back to good health and well-being; but exercise, enrichment, and play?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Movement is critical to the recovery process, too. It allows for better healing and maintains your pet\u2019s energy, stamina, healthy weight, and mental health. There are some cautions, though, to be aware of when you get your recovering pet moving again. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lucky for you, <\/span>your friends at Bowman Veterinary Hospital<\/span><\/a> are here to advise on how to exercise your pet after surgery, for a great and safe recovery!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Doctor\u2019s Orders<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best gauge on the hows and whys of post-operative exercise is through your veterinarian\u2019s instructions. They will have a timeline for when to introduce exercise, including <\/span>gentle walks<\/span><\/a>. If your pet has had a major surgery, they may have to be crated or restrained to avoid too much movement in the first few weeks of recovery.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Going outside of the recommendations can set your pet\u2019s recovery back and even cause injury. So, the best rule to remember is to ask lots of questions and stay on track with post-surgery instructions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enrichment and Fun<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just because your pet has to recover, doesn\u2019t mean they can\u2019t have some enjoyment. In fact, it will be good for their overall physical and mental health to have some activity that is entertaining to them. Here are a few suggestions\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n