[Amy Jade]

Originally Posted by parmnion

Maybe he was just following the vets advice...

How long will my dog take to recover from surgery?(back to top)
It is extraordinary how quickly most animals become mobile after amputation of a leg. Patients that have no other mobility issues, for example osteoarthritis, should be able to go for a lead walk within 24 hours of the operation. Young dogs, dogs of slim build and dogs with a weeks-long history of lameness affecting the amputated limb can be expected to start walking on three legs after only 12 hours.

If you would allow a puppy who had just had a leg amputated due to infection outside to walk around less than 24 hours after the operation then you're a poor excuse for a dog owner. I pray you never get a pet and if you already have one I pray for that poor animal too.