Today's episode will teach you how to identify between seven different types of bumps that are associated with sirgical incisions and what to do if you find one.

Some people make enough mistakes during their dog's CCL surgical recovery that they feel like a failure. It's pretty sad to see, but I believe that by following the steps mentioned in today's episode that you'll have what it takes to feel successful!

I remember how scared I was when I found out that my dog tore his CCLs. I admit - I cried a lot. I was afraid that surgery would ruin him or that he'd have a post-op infection or some other surgical setback. I read too many scary stories online, each one conflicting with the next. The more I read, the more confused I became. After I realized that conservative management wasn't working well enough, I had no other choice but to move forward with surgery. I chose TPLO. He got the first one and healed wonderfully. He had the second TPLO eight-months later. Having gone through two recoveries, my mission was to help other dog owners not go through the stressful ordeal that I experienced. It was the catalyst for lots of good things: writing the book, The Essential Dog Owner's Manual for CCL Injury, starting a website and private Facebook CCL Surgery group and then writing blog articles. Today's episode is me reading the most popular of my blog posts. If your dog is scheduled for surgery, I hope that hearing this brings you comfort.

Many post-op dogs aren't interested in drinking after surgery, you'll have an easier time enticing them to eat. Today's episode gives you a list of high water content foods that you can give to maintain hydration.

Lots of people worry that their dog isn't thirsty after surgery. Naturally, they focus on one question, "How do I get my dog to drink water?" I think there's another very important question we need to ask, and that is, "Is my dog dehydrated?" Today's episode will teach you two ways to check for dehydration in your pet and you'll get some helpful tips on enticing your dog to drink.