Lola, springer spaniel age 2, has now more or less recovered from TPLO surgery for cruciate injury on both hind legs, after a long summer of restricted mobility and little exercise. 3 months post op she is doing brilliantly and we are back to longer walks. She seems even livelier than before, possibly because her legs no longer hurt. Off lead she does an impression of a bullet, 10 mins of 'extreme' running, so we are still mainly walking on lead. Vet not concerned as long as she is fine afterwards. She is. Anyway.....
What I'd like is some feedback on food options to try, given that she is spayed and fully grown. Before her op I used Wellbeloved kibble, plus a little pasta and frankfurter bits in her kongs. (TMI alert poos often runny on WB). We cut her food right down post op, and changed to tinned Chappie on the advice of the vet, as it has much less fat. That seemed to cause constipation, so we've since mixed her diet - half Chappie wet and half JW adult dry. No pasta, the odd deer antler to chew on.
Food amount obviously increased again now, and her weight is good. I'm wondering if the JW Adult might be hyping her up more than necessary as I think it's high energy food. Might try the JW Senior instead in combo with the Chappie. I know the Chappie not quality food but vet recommends highly. Any comments on that combo, or suggestions for mid range price, slightly less high energy food to try?
Or have I just forgotten what's it's like having a normal springer?