SkySoaringMagpie Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 A friend's dog is in hospital having (literally) smashed his tibia and fibula in a running accident. It's all pinned up and caged after a 5 hour operation and the vet is hopeful of a good recovery but it will be a very long road. I want to put together a care package to send over including toys but would like some advice from people who have nursed a dog through long periods of crate rest first. Any good books or online articles that contain info on entertaining long term crated dogs? Any toys that worked really well? Anything to avoid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymoo Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 A kong and stuff to put in it, pigs ears, puzzle toys (Hef liked carrots as well) Poor fella, hope he mends soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tru Borders Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Good thread thanks SSM. Asher is having a surgery on Tuesday and he is under crate arrest for at least 6 weeks so I need this thread too Hope your friends Doggie recovers well! Bless you for being a great friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 How big is the dog? I just spent two months basically 24/7 with a little pug that had had her second major orthopedic surgery. I had to get someone to mind her if I wanted to go out to the shops etc for a few hours. But because she was little I was able to carry her around, have her on my lap and have her in bed with me for some of the time instead of her having to be in the crate all the time which she hated. Her crate had lots of comfy bedding, chew toys that I rotated and other toys that I rotated. She was fed whole carrots and celary to entertain her for some time but usually after she had finished she would tantrum unless I was sitting right near the crate to tell her off. She was sometimes content to sit and nap in there if I was in the same room. I guess my advice is that if the dog hates the crate then someone needs to be with them 24/7 otherwise they will hurt themselves when they are tantruming to get out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkySoaringMagpie Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share Posted July 31, 2009 Thanks puggy puggy, the dog is a Saluki so that rules out carrying him around. Sounds like huskyheaven will be in the same position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tru Borders Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Thanks puggy puggy, the dog is a Saluki so that rules out carrying him around. Sounds like huskyheaven will be in the same position. 30 kgs of Siberian aint easy to throw in my bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scales of Justice Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 A large marrow bone for hours of entertainment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Oooh that's no fun I remember that well with Diesel when he broke his leg - the vets kept asking if he'd been hit by a car No - only collision with Zoe doing zoomies in the yard! Lots of patience is all I can advise, the kong idea is a good one, Diesel also got cuddles on the couch in the evening. He was good in the house but taking him outside to toilet was another story He didn't seem bothered by the metal frame on his leg and wanted to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kissindra Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 you could put together a little book of tricks to teach that do not involve a lot of movement. * leave it * touch * shake hands * balance treat on nose * kisses * speak one sugestion I was told was to have the TV or radio on - so you could make him a mix tape/cd and buy one of those movies they make for dogs like this: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/TELEVISION-FOR-DOGS...p3286.m20.l1116 or just buy a movie like Hotel For Dogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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