Dear Dr. J:

I would like to thank you for creating such a wonderful place for dog owners to visit during such a very stressful time before and after surgery. Your informative home rehabilitation guides and demonstration videos have been absolutely wonderful! It gave me a chance to understand what to expect after surgery and how to best prepare for my pet’s homecoming and ongoing continued well-being. Your detailed step by step weekly instructions are very clear and easy to understand. I would highly recommend this site to anyone who is considering TPLO surgery. I believe that physical rehabilitation including joint supplements is very important to a successful recovery.

You should be congratulated for your true love for animals and all the support that you have given us by sharing this vital information.

Thanks again.

Carin Bruckner

Levi had his 6 week x-rays (Post TPLO) & everything looks great! THIS IS THE BEST FEELING EVER! It has been worth every second of all this hard work. It was this support system that got me & Levi through this very traumatic experience. This has been my life-line. I truly thank every single person on this site who has posted comments to all my questions & for all posts about your experiences that have answered many of my questions. Also the harness, ice pack, Glycanaid HA & Flexerna that I have bought through TopDog have been incredible (I have used the harness up until yesterday & just put regular collar back on. We are the happiest family ever, 30 minute walks and leash for potty:) What an amazing thing you have done Dr. J…Here in Kansas City you are a celebrity & my family and I tell everyone about what an amazing vet you are. THANK YOU

Levi’s Family

Thanks for the information. Here is what happened to Cody and his TPLO surgery, his surgery was a complete success. And, his recovery was a complete success too thanks to your booklet on TPLO surgery recovery. I followed it faithfully and now

Cody is a “new dog” Thanks again.

Annette Donnelly & Cody

Dear Dr. J,

First and foremost, I want to thank you for all of the wonderful information and products you have made available for dog owners. I went to your website and ordered the supplements and harness for Holley. I appreciate your email on what to expect each week and how I can best encourage healing after surgery.

Was able to schedule her for a surgery consult at A&M next Wednesday, the 13th.

As a lot of animal lovers, I am a bit apprehensive about the TPLO surgery. I just want to make the right decision for her health, well being and recovery.

Thanks again for making the rehab information available. Holley will have a much easier time recovering now that her “human” has the tools to help.

Terri Watts & Holley

I cannot tell you how helpful your TPLO rehab therapy has been. So clear along with the email follow up and videos. A far cry from the one pager I received from the vet when I left the clinic 4 weeks ago after surgery. As of now she is not on any pain meds – just your supplements. We seem to be progressing nicely. I don’t see any evidence of pain, biting, careful placement. She has what I would expect is a little limp when trotting and when walking using the leg. Still favoring it when she stands. We are up to 20 min few trots with walk. Figure 8s and puppy squats….all which are going well. Again thanks for sharing so freely of your expertise.

Barbara and FeeBee

“When Toni’s Surgeon, Dr. Leadbeater provided me your TPLO rehab guide book and advised us of your site it gave me so much more than paper. A world of knowledge, compassion and support opened up and it made the road to recovery easier for me and Toni and for that we are forever grateful!!!

My husband would joke that the guide book became my bible. I carried it every where I went and it stayed in the center of our home where I could constantly reference and check off the days tasks. The guide book provided invaluable instruction and a way to stay structured on your dogs recovery. I added a grid for each week so I could track rehab activities and curb the rehab to Toni’s recovery time.

I can’t Thank Dr. J and his team enough for such smart and clear assistance!!!”

Victoria Curran & Toni

Hi Dr. J. and Staff,

I just wanted to send a quick note to say “thank you” all for your support and information for my dog Quincys recovery. I found your sight by accident about 1 week prior to my dogs surgery. I have to say that If not for you sight, I would have no idea how to help my dog recover. I printed the TPLO recovery guide and studied it from page to page. It now looks like an old book because I refer to it all the time to see what I should be doing. My dog is now 8 weeks post TPLO and he is doing very well. Due to the information on your website and the recovery guide, my vet was amazed at how well Quincy is using his leg and how little muscle loss he has. If not for the information and TPLO guide, I think my dog would be weeks behind in his recovery. In addition, I ordered the Glycanaid HA and Flexerna and see a huge difference in him. I will continue to use these supplements for him as he is 8 years old and will need them for the rest of his years. So thank you again, and I will continue to come to your website for information as well as ordering the amazing supplements you offer.

Jill Valentine & Quincy

Hi Dr J,

I want to thank you so much for the work that you do. My service dog “Gracie” had TPLO surgery on September 25th. I was so worried for her and for my abilities to care for her in the same dedicated way that she has cared for me over the years. I did not pick a surgeon that believes in supplements or home physical therapy, I am not sure what I was thinking. I have cooked her food and taken her to a vet who uses an integrative approach for years. We did acupuncture, herbs and tried to work this issue naturally but it was not possible. The irony of me finding myself with this kind of surgeon makes me laugh today many days after surgery.

My first experience with you and your organization was the recovery checklist which was helpful in just checking items off and getting prepared without being overwhelmed. I felt grounded in knowing this was a long journey that we are on.

I love the rehabilitation guide. It is clear and concise and I feel like I know exactly what I should be doing each day. I also appreciated the journal area as I have kept very detailed notes. She has a tear in the other leg as well so we are likely to be doing this again. I pray for a better surgery experience next time. I wish we could fly out to you.

The videos are fabulous. I feel very competent doing each new exercise with her. I have watched the videos several times as I have built my confidence. I still have not found those dog treats you keep talking about.

The emails are amazing. I feel so supported by you and I do not even know you. They come at the exact right moments when encouragement and support are most needed. Friends and family are trying to support this but they really don’t get whats happening under it all. They don’t understand that it’s really not ok to to have infractions at all nor that she is looking and wanting to do more than she can or should. Funny, I see my surgeon after week 8, I could call if I needed her but so far no calls, emails from her – just the final bill. LOL

Then when I thought I was completely supported, encouraged and en-powered by you – you did something else. You sent me the supplements for shipping costs only. That is more than any person could imagine. I just can not tell you how much your information and support has helped me so far. I have just begun the journey, but I know I can count on you and I have no fear about how we will make it for the next 5 months and 1 week. We will do it one week, one page of the guide, one video at a time. This is what we needed. I can not think of a way to help you or thank you enough for your work, dedication and effort. Gracie and I want you to know we appreciate you and your team. If there is ever anything I can do to help please do not hesitate to let me know. I wish there were more people like you out in the world.

Thanks and take good care,

Nancy Missildine & Gracie

So far Molly is doing fine. it’s been a year and 5 months since her TPLO and because I followed your rehab therapy exercises to the letter, she is now running and playing like she’s never had a torn ACL in her life! I continue giving her GlycanAid as I am hoping her right ACL does not tear as well.

Roz & Molly

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