Client Instructions

	 Titan needs a proper diet  to maintain an ideal weight  and avoid obesity.   There 
are many diets currently in the market that would be proper, a few include  Iams 
minichunks, HillŐs maintenance,  or Purina  pro plan.  The feeding directions should be 
followed carefully  to avoid overfeeding.  If the client has any question she should contact 
the veterinarian.  If Titan puts on some weigh her condition will worsen dramatically.
 
Titan will need lots of rest for at least 3-4 weeks to allow her heal.  After this time , Titan 
should be limited from rough play and extreme exercise. Activities such as leash walking 
on non-pavement and swimming would help strengthen her stifle and hopefully decrease 
the amount of pain she feels.  She should not be allowed to play rough with other dogs and 
should be allowed to rest if pain reoccurs. 

Lastly, in order to help Titan feel better and maintain a healthy activity level, pain control 
medications should be considered..  The owner should give the pain control medications 
daily at first to decrease the pain and to maintain the use of the affected leg.  Once Titan 
seems to be doing better the owner can give the medication only as needed for pain.   If 
there are any problems or the medicine does not seem to be working the owners should 
contact the veterinarian for reassessment.

TitanŐs owner must keep a close eye on her.  If the condition does not improve or worsens 
Titan needs to be re-evaluated.   As a last resort  surgery might be the only way to relief the 
pressure  currently  experienced in the  stifle.