Both soft-tissue and orthopedic surgeries need running and jumping restricted, since explosive leaps tear sutures or shift implants, with healing measured in weeks.
Space depends on the procedure: large crates with supervised breaks for minor surgeries, smaller confinement for orthopedics, always with water, food, a box, and soft bedding.
Replace active play with low-intensity enrichment like snuffle and lick mats to prevent confinement stress, and follow the surgeon's duration exactly.
Check the incision daily for redness, discharge, or gaping; persistent crying, wound attention, or food refusal means call the clinic, and do not lift restrictions before the recheck.
