Where should I search for TPLO or cruciate recovery questions?

Use the TPLO rehab package for staged recovery instructions, the TPLO post-op questions page for common owner concerns, and the general post-op FAQ page for non-TPLO recovery questions.

Where are incision, licking, medication, stool, and swelling questions answered?

Use the site search or the General Post-op Questions page. TPLO-specific incision, lower-leg swelling, slipping, and limp questions are routed to the TPLO post-op pathway.

Where are referral hours and hospital contact details?

Referral Services are listed publicly as Monday-Thursday, 7:00 AM-6:00 PM. The emergency hospital is open 24 hours. Phone: 613-731-9911.

Where are surgery price ranges?

Use the surgical price guide. It gives pre-tax planning ranges and procedure categories; the final written estimate is prepared after consult.

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Type what you are trying to find, such as incision licking, TPLO stairs, not pooping, medication timing, price, or referral hours. This page routes you to the closest public resource.

What are you looking for?

Incision or licking TPLO swelling Stairs No poop yet Medication timing Price

Common owner paths

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TPLO / cruciate before consult Cruciate disease, consult preparation, TPLO basics, recovery expectations, and estimate context. TPLO rehab package Home setup, week-by-week rehab, exercises, stair clearance, and X-ray clearance. TPLO post-op questions Lower-leg swelling, incision photos, slipping, limping, medication, and update guidance. General post-op questions Incision changes, licking, cone or dressing issues, stool, appetite, vomiting, and pain medication. Surgical price guide Pre-tax planning ranges before consultation and a final written estimate. Hours and contact Referral Services hours, hospital phone, emergency availability, and referral email draft. About Dr. Wood Credentials and board-certified small animal surgery background. Surgical focus Orthopedic, soft tissue, emergency, and oncologic surgery for dogs and cats.

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Exact pages behind the search

Dog cruciate ligament, CCL, ACL, knee injury, or TPLOStart with the before-consult owner guide. TPLO rehab, leash walks, stairs, exercises, and X-ray clearanceOpen the rehab package for week-by-week activity guidance. TPLO-specific post-op concernsUse this for lower-leg swelling, incision photos, slipping, limping, and TPLO update guidance. General post-op recovery questionsUse this for stool, appetite, drinking, incision, licking, dressing, medication, and pain questions. Referral Services hours and hospital phoneReferral Services: Monday-Thursday, 7:00 AM-6:00 PM. Emergency hospital: open 24 hours. Phone: 613-731-9911. Surgery price rangesUse the searchable surgical price guide for planning ranges before consultation. Preliminary referral, records, radiographs, or next stepsOpen the referral page and start with the patient, species, main concern, owner contact, clinic contact, and key diagnostics already available. Board-certified veterinary surgeon in OttawaUse the About page for Dr. Chris Wood's ACVS board-certified small animal surgery background. Soft tissue surgery, surgical oncology, and cat or dog surgery referralUse the clinical focus section for orthopedic, soft tissue, emergency, and oncologic surgery topics.