By: msali
Update: We took the pup in this morning for x-rays and I just heard back from the vet. Evidently, our girl broke a toe! It's really funny, because one of the very first things I did was manipulate her...
View ArticleBy: secrethandshake
My sweet dog Mabel is going through this right now. My vet recommended the surgery after sedating her and x-raying the injury. Apparently, you can skip the surgery but that increases the likelihood...
View ArticleBy: deborah
Kaylee had this happen to her left knee a few years ago. And, as we were warned, her right knee went six weeks later due to the stress put on it while her left knee was out of whack. Both surgeries...
View ArticleBy: rainbaby
Given her young age and large size, she will probably need the surgery for a full and active life. My dog has had both done. Yes, it sucks, but it works. Make sure you understand all the surgery...
View ArticleBy: nj_subgenius
My lab/shep mix tore her ACL when she was four and there were two options for her: getting a plate/pin/screws, or a TPLO. I opted for the latter. The rehab regime was strict in one regards - no...
View ArticleBy: idb
Definitely a Certified Canine Rehab Practitioner (CCRP). They may include swimming during recovery (or even before surgery), and recommendations about kinds of exercise.
View ArticleBy: biscotti
Oh, one more thing which may help: the longer you leave the bad leg untreated, the more likely it is that your dog will rupture the other knee. And be prepared for the fact that it is still possible...
View ArticleBy: galadriel
You can consult with a canine orthopedic specialist without committing to surgery, and they can help you work out your realistic options.
View ArticleBy: Medieval Maven
Our close friends' dog tore either her ACL or CCL; I'm not sure. She's probably a little bigger than your dog. Ultimately,partially because she was injured for a while and hid it, she needed three...
View ArticleBy: Gilbert
I once had a dog that blew out her ACL. She had surgery, needed a little rehab (ie, short forced daily walks that became longer walks with time, restrictions on things like jumping on the bed or...
View ArticleBy: biscotti
I am not specifically aware of Conservative Management, but be prepared for the fact that in dog this size, surgery is often going to be your best option for long-term success. If you do not opt for...
View ArticleQuestion: My poor dog is limping terribly.
Please school me on different options and treatment for my dog's torn CCL. Although we don't have a definitive diagnosis yet, my sweet dog's injury seems to suggest that she tore her CCL yesterday when...
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