Comments on: Are CCL Injuries More Common in Certain Dog Breeds?

By: PA Watters

PA Watters — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 05:38:57 +0000

Our third female spayed Dogue de Bordeaux has now injured ACL. #1was 4.5 yrs old when repaired; #2 was 2yrs old; now #3 is 14 mo…all very active and in great shape. Three male mastiffs (bull/Bordeaux mix) no problems with ACL, alsmo not neuterd!

By: bryan

bryan — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 02:32:25 +0000

Risk factors for excessive tibial plateau angle in large-breed dogs with cranial cruciate ligament disease.

Conclusions and Clinical Relevance: Results suggested that early neutering was a significant risk factor for development of excessive TPA in large-breed dogs with CCLD.

http://orthovetsupersite.org/small-animal/knee/802-risk-factors-for-excessive-tibial-plateau-angle-in-large-breed-dogs-with-cranial-cruciate-ligament

By: Kayleigh

Kayleigh — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:19:58 +0000

I have a Terrier cross who has just been diagnosed with Cruciate ligament injury.
Again, he does not fit the ‘criteria’ as he is very healthy, fit and well exercised. My little man is only 4 and a half months old and it looks as though he got his injury whilst out on one of his walks.
He heard a loud bang and tried to jump up, as far as we can tell, he landed wrong as since then he has been lifting his leg up and not put any weight on it.
After seeing the vet, we have been given some anti-inflamation medication that he has to have once a day and he is due for a check up in a few days time.
If he is still not applying any weight on the injured leg, then surgery is the next option.

By: Craig

Craig — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 23:48:05 +0000

Who knows Angie. I have a German Shorthair mix, (unknown with what), that needed both knees done. We did them 3 months apart, the first at 21 months and the second at 2yrs old. Young, healthy, well cared for, very active, well exercised almost every day at local parks, had the run of an acre of ground when “resting” at home. All in all the best care a dog could have.

Our vet said in her case she was genetically disposed to it due to the structure of her bones. I suspect your dog had a similar issue. Dogs that are active can get this injury. It’s not unlike football and basketball players that get torn ACL’s. Same thing here. They play hard, they push the envelope, they might get injured. It’s not unusal at all to see top agility dogs with the best of care and the best breeding to come down with this injury.

By: David Heaton

David Heaton — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:50:09 +0000

Be cautious in surgery. I understand that only 20% of TPLO surgeries performed on large breed dogs have their condition improve.

By: angie theodorakis

angie theodorakis — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:47:50 +0000

I have a beautiful mixed german shepherd, malamute, chow chow, collie who needed to undergo TPLO surgery at age: 3 yrs. Very active, neutered, NOT overweight at ALL (or ever has been)!! Question: WHY- since she does NOT fit ‘the criteria’ of the ‘typical case’ did she develop and need to be operated…no one seems to be able to answer my questions…