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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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Tightrope Surgery with Swivel Lock – Brian

By on April 7, 2012 in Dog Knee Surgery, Owner Experiences, Recovery, Surgical Procedures, Swivel Lock, Tightrope Repair

Brian was the biggest pup of his litter. Now I know not to pick the biggest, since they are more prone to problems often. At 8 1/2 years his right knee went out. That was one week ago. Given his age and the size of this American Bulldog (120 lbs), I was not sure what [...]

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Torn CCL in Dogs

Should I Get a Second Opinion? Asia’s Story

By on December 29, 2011 in Dog Knee Conservative Management, Owner Experiences, Recovery

Asia the Pit Bull’s story came to me via email. I thought it was important to share both to help Asia’s owner get some feedback on how to proceed with recovery, and to also illustrate many of the questions that plague us as we decide what the best approach for our dog. As you will [...]

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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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Cruciate Ligament Tear in Dogs

TPLO and Conservative Management – Porter

By on November 18, 2011 in Conservative Management, Dog Knee Conservative Management, Owner Experiences, Recovery

Here’s a story that should provide hope to anyone with a pooch with a CCL problem… We have a 140lb. Newfoundland. He is very active and blew out his right CCL 6 years at 18 months. It started with a tear. He wiped out on our tile floor. We were devastated. We took him to [...]

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A Conservative Management Experience – Pudge

By on October 5, 2011 in Conservative Management, Dog Knee Conservative Management, Non-Surgical Options, Owner Experiences, Recovery

I have a rescue Basset Hound/Golden Retriever mix who is almost 4 years old. He is a very mellow, chill couch potato that does have spurts of energy and playfulness, unlike our constantly crazy Yellow Lab. About 7 months ago, they were playing in the yard and he must have somehow hurt himself because after [...]

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Traditional Repair After Conservative Management – Tango

By on October 5, 2011 in Dog Knee Surgery, Owner Experiences, Recovery, Surgical Procedures, Traditional Repair

Tango is our 5yr old Australian Red Cattle Dog. Approximately one and a half years ago, Tango started going lame in her right hind leg. She always recovered in a day or so, and the lameness was only apparent after she had been sleeping for some time. After a couple of months she was due [...]

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TTO Surgery with Laser – Stetson

By on October 1, 2011 in Dog Knee Surgery, Owner Experiences, Recovery, Surgical Procedures, TTO

Stetson had his TTO surgery today, just 9 weeks after my girl, Rave. His accident is an unfortunate co-incidence. Neither is related to their agility involvement. However both dogs being athletic competitors, we want a great outcome thru both the surgery and the ensuing physical therapy. I have been very well pleased with Rave’s recovery [...]

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Tightrope Surgery Experience – Ben

By on September 28, 2011 in Dog Knee Surgery, Owner Experiences, Recovery, Surgical Procedures, Tightrope Repair

I am an Office Manager at an animal hospital, and I love to bring my dog with me to work every day. His name is Ben, and he is a Golden Retriever. When the story begins, he weighed 115 lbs. In early June, I had brought Ben to work. We we playing fetch in the [...]

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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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