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TTA vs. Stem Cells for Dogs

TTA vs. Stem Cell Treatment – Bachi

By on April 9, 2012 in Dog Knee Alternative Treatment, Owner Experiences, Recovery

Bachi is a 4 year old fox hound canaan mix. He blew his left ccl last July, and we did TTA. He luxated his patella after that. We had that repaired, but it did not take long before he luxated again. We waited to do anything more and now he has blown his other ccl. [...]

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Heal Dog Knee Ligament Without Surgery

Conservative Management for Knee Ligament – Lola

By on February 23, 2012 in Conservative Management, Dog Knee Alternative Treatment, Owner Experiences

Lola is a German Short Haired Pointer – very active, spins and bucks like a bronco 30 or 40 times a day! When she was about 7 she started favoring one back leg, not even weight bearing at times. We took her to the vet when this went on for a couple days and he [...]

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Knee Braces for Dogs

Conservative Management and Knee Brace – Carly

By on January 13, 2012 in Conservative Management, Dog Knee Alternative Treatment, Dog Knee Conservative Management, Owner Experiences

My golden retriever Carly was diagnosed with a CCl injury. My vetnarian gave me a list of orthopedic surgeons. I came home and started researching everything I could about this injury and all of our options. I contacted several surgeons over the phone and came to a conclusion. The cost of surgery was very expensive [...]

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Deciding Between Alternative Treatment or Surgery – Sophy

By on January 2, 2012 in Dog Knee Alternative Treatment, Dog Knee Conservative Management, Owner Experiences, Surgical Procedures, TPLO

Well I thought I may have been lucky but now, I think not. My beautiful Sophy had her first TPLO at 4. She is a very active, joyful Lab and after doing the research I thought the TPLO surgery was the best option. Three years later, she has just started holding up her other leg. [...]

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CCL Tears in Older Dog

Advice on Senior Dogs and Ligament Injury – Bailey

By on November 26, 2011 in Dog Knee Alternative Treatment, Owner Experiences, Recovery

Our golden retriever Bailey is ten and a half years old and has endeared two surgeries(TTS) for a torn cruciate ligament, the second time being to remove one of the failed/broken implants. He has now torn the ligament in the other leg, our vet said he is healthy and would benefit from surgery, but we [...]

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Alternative Treatment for CCL Injury – Pepe

By on September 29, 2011 in Conservative Management, Dog Knee Alternative Treatment, Holistic Treatment, Non-Surgical Options, Owner Experiences

Looking for more information on experiences using canine chiropractic, laser therapy and nutrition to help your dog heal form a CCL knee ligament tear or rupture? Keep reading to see how Pepe is progressing using Conservative Management. My 6.5 year old Cockapoo, Pepe, ruptured his back left ACL in May – it was diagnosed by [...]

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TPLO Surgery on Both Knees – Betty

By on September 28, 2011 in Dog Knee Alternative Treatment, Owner Experiences, Recovery, Surgical Procedures, TPLO

8 year old yellow lab (named Betty) that was possessed with the “I love life way too much” syndrome. We did daily walks of three miles and were joined by another lab lover twice a week for five mile adventures. One day I noticed Betty really holding back, not interested in her walk and struggling [...]

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Conservative Management Instead of TPLO – Hudson

By on March 7, 2011 in Conservative Management, Dog Knee Alternative Treatment, Dog Knee Brace, Dog Knee Conservative Management, Non-Surgical Options

Hudson, a Lab mix, came into my life in April 2002 as a rescue from a local shelter. He was discovered abandoned at a car wash and he has never been alone again. Hudson is just a dude who loves his Daddy and Mommy and we adore him. I would sell all my possessions and [...]

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A-Trac Brace Experience – China

By on March 2, 2011 in Dog Knee Alternative Treatment, Dog Knee Brace, Dog Knee Conservative Management, Owner Experiences

I just wanted to add China’s story…she’s another APBT with bad knees. Three years ago she injured her left ACL and I didn’t have the funds or heart to deal with surgery. I opted for the A-trac brace and had great success. She never chewed it or complained about it…there were a few times that [...]

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A-Trac Dog ACL Brace and Conservative Management – Bayou

By on January 23, 2011 in Conservative Management, Dog Knee Alternative Treatment, Dog Knee Brace, Dog Knee Conservative Management, Owner Experiences

I used the ATrac canine stifle brace on my 8 yr old husky mix and it worked great! The initial fitting was a bit challenging, but after that the brace was easily put on and taken off. He adapted to the knee brace immediately. My only recommendation would be to shave your dog, especially in [...]

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