PATELLA & FRACTURE RECOVERY

Small joints, long recoveries. Keep little legs still without the sad crate.

Patella surgery and fracture repairs demand weeks of controlled rest - often in small, bouncy breeds who think rest is optional. A medidog pram gives them a calm enclosed den that travels everywhere you do. 

Book a recovery pram

4-6 weeks

of restricted activity typical after patella surgery or fracture fixation

The recovery problem nobody warns you about

Springy breed, fragile repairs

Patella surgery is most common in poodles, pomeranians, frenchies and terriers - the very dogs that launch off couches. One bad landing can displace a repair.

Physio and re-checks mean travel

Weekly rehab and check-ups are part of the plan. Car-to-clinic on a lead invites pulling, slipping and jumping - a pram makes every trip jolt-free.

Enrichment can be medicine

Calm dogs can heal faster. New smells and scenery from the safety of the cabin of a medidog pram burn mental energy with zero load on the healing joint.

What recovery typically looks like

General guide only - always follow your own vet's aftercare plan. Medidog provides recovery equipment not veterinary advice.

1

Weeks I-II

Strict rest. Toilet breaks on lead only. Pram outings replace walks entirely.

2

Weeks III-IV

Controlled lead walking introduced gradually per your vet's plan. Pram covers all longer outings and physio runs.

3

Weeks V-VI

Activity steps up after re-examination. Most dogs return to normal play by 8-12 weeks.

The right pram for this recovery

Patella patients are usually small - the piccolo pram - up to 30kg, from $70 is the right fit for most. Free delivery to Perth metro vet clinics, cleaning included, extend anytime.

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From a family who's been there

My young Pepsi had an operation on her knee so was on strict confinement and supervision. I quickly upgraded from using a beach trolley after she jumped out risking re-injury. The pram was her new bed and she could come with me everywhere.

Tina LPepsi Cavador

Questions families ask us

  • Often yes, and puppies arguably benefit most, weeks of missed socialisation can be done safely from the pram. Confirm the plan with your vert first.

  • Two adjustable internal leashes clip to the harness, the cabin zips fully closed, and a rear brake locks the weels when parked. 

  • That's one of its best jobs - it folds flat with an easy push to fit in the boot of most cars then gets your dog from the car park to the clinician with zero steps.