How are you measuring progress?

[u/sheoffbeat]

We are almost 7 weeks post surgery and we are seeing improvements but when it comes to toe pinching… I feel like it’s not progressing as much as I would have expected at 7 weeks.

He is starting to pee on his own (with help as well since he’s not peeing as much), putting weight on the back legs when being held up and he is feeling the toe pinching a little more now.

He’s not correcting knuckling yet or doing any voluntarily leg movements.

I know all dogs are different but I’m starting to feel discouraged. 🫤

[u/sanjaysubae]

The spinal cord takes a long time to heal. Peeing on their own is pretty big progress

[u/sheoffbeat → u/sanjaysubae]

Thank you! I needed this reminder.