Dog Luxating Patella Recovery Tracker
A simple way to follow your dog's knee recovery day by day, so you and your vet can see whether the limping is settling or flaring.
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Why a recovery log helps with a luxating patella
After a patella diagnosis or surgery, the limping often comes and goes, which makes it hard to tell if your dog is truly improving.
Rest restrictions, leash-walk schedules, and rehab exercises are easy to lose track of across busy weeks.
When you return to the vet, you are often asked how often the skipping or hopping happened, and memory alone rarely gives a clear answer.
What the tracker actually does
Limp episode log
Note when your dog skips, hops, or holds up a back leg, with date and time.
Rehab exercise check-off
Mark each prescribed exercise or controlled walk as done so nothing is skipped.
Activity restriction notes
Record crate rest, ramp use, and stairs avoided during the recovery window.
Weight tracking
Log body weight over time, since extra weight adds stress to the knee joint.
Vet-visit summaries
Pull recent episodes and notes into a recap you can show at the next appointment.
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Get started in under a minute
- Add your dog's profile and note the diagnosis date or surgery date.
- Each day, log any limping episodes and check off the rehab exercises you completed.
- Before each vet recheck, open the summary to review trends in limping and activity.
Frequently asked questions
- How often should I log limping episodes?
- Log each episode as it happens, or do a quick daily recap. Consistent entries make trends easier to spot over weeks.
- Can this track both conservative care and post-surgery recovery?
- Yes. You can note your start point and log episodes, exercises, and restrictions for either path.
- Does the app remind me about rehab exercises?
- You can set your own reminders and check off exercises each day so the routine is easier to keep.
- Can I track both back knees separately?
- Yes. You can note which leg is affected in each episode entry if both knees are involved.
- Is this a substitute for veterinary care?
- No. This app is only for tracking and organizing notes. Always consult your veterinarian for diagnosis, treatment decisions, and any concerns about your dog's recovery.
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