not sure if this is the best category or if post-op might be bettter, but i'm curious for those of you who have dogs that you walk on a leash, how long after surgery was it before it felt ok? my guy is little (under 15lbs) but he does pull and i'm wondering how long i should wait after surgery to take him out. walking him around would be good for me to get the gas out and he would love the activity, but i'm worried that it might be painful. i've never thought too much about whether the pulling is mostly in my arm or if it's also in my abs. any experiences?

That sounds like a good idea, Go to pet store and get collar and leash that will not let them pull I have two for my two dogs. I you can't find then ask someone to help you.

Cheri

i used one of the head harnesses for my shepherd, and it just turns them if they pull, a bit like horses reins. so its actually a bit more comfortable then just pulling on their necks. and i have a 20 pound eskie girl and she seemed ok to walk after a few days. use the arm opposite the port since that is the longest to heal and the most sore after.

I am anxious to be able to walk with my dogs again. They are bird dogs and do not go on leads, but no way I can keep up with them or get to them if something happened. Hoping this journey will be soon coming.

The head harness is either a "Gentle Leader" or a "Halti" brand. I use one on my 120lb labrador who loves to take ME for a walk. I found the Gentle Leader or Halti harness works best to reign him back and have him walk along side me in a 'heel' position.

Peg

and i have a 20 pound eskie girl and she seemed ok to walk after a few days. use the arm opposite the port since that is the longest to heal and the most sore after.

thanks so much! this is very helpful advice!

Not to change the subject.....What kind of bird dogs do you have?? I have a German Shorthaired Pointer.

I am anxious to be able to walk with my dogs again. They are bird dogs and do not go on leads, but no way I can keep up with them or get to them if something happened. Hoping this journey will be soon coming.

Not to change the subject.....What kind of bird dogs do you have?? I have a German Shorthaired Pointer.

hahaha!! i was wondering the same thing! my family had hunting dogs growing up.

I walked my dogs the day of surgery. I live alone so basically no choice but I was fine with it. My dogs are like 20 lb and 8 lb. I was lifting 20 lb dogs a week after surgery and back at work. I would not think there is a wait on when you could walk a dog especially a 15 lb dog.

I agree with Jess.. Thanks for share