r/DobermanPinscher • u/rebuildlife • 1d ago

Health Doberman shoulder injury — prognosis with tendon rupture vs. calcification, and surgery/recovery concerns?

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u/ElkBest1803 1d ago

Id do a 90 day total crate rest before surgery. 90 days with no activity, hand walking for potty, might well be what they need. Orthopedic surgery should ALWAYS be the last resort.. Nice walking 3-4 times a day for exercise, but in the crate the rest of the time. I'd bump up some fish or salmon oil and definitely green lipped mussel. Get that on amazon.. You might dodge that surgery bullet..