 We are so lucky to be able to offer Post-Operative Rehabilitation Care for our guests who require it – but what exactly does that mean? Let’s dig into the details of our post-operative accommodation and care! 💛 What is Post-Operative Rehabilitation Care at We Love Dogs? Once your dog has completed their surgery at the vet and is ready to be discharged into your care, this is where We Love Dogs can step in to help. Regardless of the type of surgery your dog has had, we can accommodate them. Most dogs recovering from surgery need to be isolated from other dogs, have restricted movement, attend follow-up specialist appointments, receive medication, and be closely monitored. All of these needs can be challenging to manage at home, especially if you have other dogs or work outside the house. We can take care of all of this (and more!) for your dog. Our loving team of Doggy Doaters will manage all required home-style care right here at the Resort, including transportation to and from any necessary vet or specialist appointments. We work in close communication with your vet, surgeon, or specialist to follow your dog’s ongoing treatment plan. This may include:
🛏️ What is the accommodation like for a dog in Post-Operative Care at We Love Dogs? Our post-operative guests enjoy the comforts of our luxurious 7-star suites, each fitted with heating and cooling for year-round comfort. Every room is customised to suit the individual needs of your dog and their stage of recovery. This ranges from crate confinement (for guests immediately post-ACL or spinal surgery, for example), to limited-movement spaces for dogs nearing the end of their recovery. Guests are taken for short leash walks for toilet breaks throughout the day and night. These walks are gradually increased with vet approval based on recovery progress. Each suite also features a TV for comfort, and mental stimulation is offered through puzzle toys, slow feeder bowls, and interactive food toys. Bedding is low to the ground for easy access, and slip-proof mats are placed on the floor. We also have specially designed rooms with small undercover outdoor courtyards for dogs at the later stages of recovery. These allow for some free movement while still keeping safety a priority. 🚐 Transport and Vet Visits Our K9 Limousine Service is available for all post-operative guests. Your dog can be safely collected from your home at the start of their stay and returned at the end. They’ll travel in their own secure crate and be lifted in and out by our Doggy Doaters—no jumping required! If your dog has follow-up vet visits, specialist appointments, or needs therapies like hydrotherapy, Bowen therapy, or acupuncture, one of our team members can accompany them. We’ll transport your dog, attend the appointment with them, and bring them safely back to the Resort. You're also always welcome to attend any appointments and meet us there so you can be involved in your dog’s recovery process. 🐶 Can I visit my dog during their stay? We understand that being away from your dog is hard—especially when they’ve just had surgery and you’re at home without them. While we absolutely welcome dog owners to visit their pets during recovery, we do assess this on a case-by-case basis. Here’s why: If your dog has stayed with us before, they may associate seeing you with going home. When you visit and then leave without them, it can cause confusion or stress. Stress is the last thing we want to add to a post-operative guest’s day, as it can slow their recovery. Some dogs, however, handle visits just fine and settle back in easily. That’s why we assess each situation individually and always keep an open line of communication with you. If a visit seems beneficial, we’ll gladly welcome you. 💌 Reach Out Anytime If you ever find yourself in a situation where your dog requires surgery and you’re unsure or unable to manage post-operative care at home, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re here to answer all your questions and would love to welcome you down for a tour of our Resort to see what we offer for our post-operative guests.
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As we welcome in 2022 it's time to announce our first Dog of the month for year. Our January Dog of the Month for 2022 is......  Steve! Beautiful Steve the Aussie Shepherd is recovering from a foot injury and has been the best little patient and most well behaved boy!
We are so proud of his progress which makes him very fitting to be our Dog of the Month. Steve's favourite part of the day is being with the Doggy Doaters, enjoying his back and neck scratches and then snoozing on his bed with the TV on. Congratulations Steve - you are so close to the end of your recovery now, almost there!
Our Dog of the Month Abby is spending her recovery time, following knee surgery, with us. This is an amazing service we are lucky enough to offer families who may not be able to or would struggle to provide all necessary areas of post operative care in their home environment.
Using our amazing 7 Star Luxury Suites, we are able to accommodate guests at any stage of their post operative rehabilitation. Some guests that we have cared for following surgery include TPLO (Abby's surgery) and ACL surgeries, spinal surgery, open wound recoveries and broken bones. Our Rehabilitation and Special Needs Suites have been designed to give our team control of how much space guest's can have access to during their recovery. For guests coming straight out of surgery who need restricted movement, our small recovery rooms offer the perfect, relaxing environment. With a TV and heating and cooling to keep them comfortable, our Doggy Doaters are able to take the guests out for their short leash walks ( as approved by their attending vet) and return them safely back into their room to relax and recover. As they move through their recovery and may be allowed more area to move in between, we can open up to our small recovery outside, undercover court yard areas to help build up strength and mobility. Our K9 Limousine service offers the easiest and most comfortable way for your recovering pooch to travel. We are able to collect from your home or the vet clinic that the surgery has taken place at. We pride ourselves on our strong and open communication with both your regular vet and also the vet that has conducted your dog's surgery (should these be different) and are able to return your dog to their clinic at anytime should a check up be required. We also like to keep communication open with you as their owner to keep you up to date with any changes should this be your wishes. With our K9 Limousine service, we are also able to transport your dog to any post operative rehabilitation services and also welcome these services to the Resort should they need to work on your dog whilst they are with us. This includes, but is not limited to, hydro therapy, bowen therapy, red light therapy and massage. All of our Doggy Doaters are trained in all areas of medication administration and post operative care which includes:
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