TROT for CCL and TPLO Recovery

The other knee. Every CCL owner I’ve talked to has the same fear in week three. This is the page about the daily routine that protects the second knee while the first one heals.

Dog recovering from CCL surgery on bathmat

Why the second knee matters

Studies cited by orthopedic vets put the rate of contralateral CCL rupture in the years following the first one at roughly 40 to 60 percent. The opposite leg takes more weight during recovery. It takes more rotation in the early walks. It takes the entire stand up out of bed every morning. The owners who plan for the second knee from week two tend to be the ones who don’t end up in surgery again.

The chew is one floor in that plan. The ramps and the slow walks are others. The links below are where to start.

What’s in TROT

What’s in 2 chews
  • Glucosamine 500mg · joint cartilage support nutrient
  • Chondroitin 300mg · pairs with glucosamine
  • MSM 200mg · connective tissue sulfur
  • Green Lipped Mussel 20mg · most studied joint nutrient in dogs
  • Hyaluronic Acid 8mg · joint fluid
  • Hemp Seed Oil 100mg · omega-rich daily fat

Read these alongside the recovery

Our TPLO Recovery Daily Routine, Week by Week
Week by week of post op work. The ramp, the sling, the daily chew.
6 Questions to Ask Your Vet First
Bring this list to your next visit before you start anything daily.
The 30 Minute Home Audit
Where every wince in your house is coming from. Fix it in an afternoon.
Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM for Dogs: Honestly
What each one is actually doing in the chew, in plain words.
Our TPLO Recovery Daily Routine, Week by Week
The supporting cast. Why we put each one in.
How to Build a Daily Joint Routine That Sticks
The 6 anchors. Where the chew fits. What to skip.

Common questions

How soon after TPLO surgery can my dog start TROT?
Talk to your surgeon at the 2 week post op check. The chew is not a pain med and is not a substitute for one. It’s a daily routine layer for the months that follow.
Does TROT make the recovery faster?
We don’t make recovery claims. What we know is owners use it as a daily anchor for the long maintenance window after the rehab is done.
Will my dog eat it?
It’s a soft chew. Most dogs treat it like a treat. The 60 day guarantee covers a refund if not.
My dog already had both knees done. Still useful?
Owners with two TPLO dogs are some of our most consistent. The work the joints are doing every day is the same.
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Bloom Azure · TROT · Built for the dogs whose joints are doing more than they used to.