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What is the Actual Cost of TPLO Surgery?

By on January 13, 2010 in CCL Injury, Surgical Procedures, Symptoms, TPLO
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Post Operative Recovery for Dog Ligament Repair

Beau’s Day and Night of CCL Surgery

By on December 22, 2009 in Dog Knee Surgery, Owner Experiences

The Day and Night of Surgery I dropped Beau off at the vet’s at 7:30 am and went on to work, warning all my co-workers to expect a basket case in the office that day. By 8:30, I had a call from the vet’s office. I started panicking, but it turned out that they just [...]

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Extracapsular or Traditional Repair in Lab

Our Dog Beau and His CCL Injury

By on December 22, 2009 in Dog Knee Surgery, Owner Experiences

Our Dog Beau Our dog Beau is a seven year old Golden Retriever and master of the household! He’s friendly, fun, energetic and spoiled! Unfortunately, we learned early in his first year that he also has hip dysplasia. Until now, this has not stopped him from having an active, doggy life. However, in late November [...]

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Tight Rope CCL Repair

What Does TightRope Surgery Cost?

By on February 9, 2009 in Surgical Procedures, Tightrope Repair

Prices for veterinary surgery vary greatly depending on where you are located no matter whether you choose TTA, TPLO, TR, or a lateral suture method.  The prices can also fluctuate due to the availability of a certain procedure, number of surgeons performing the surgery, and the size of your dog. A number of veterinary practices [...]

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Tightrope CCL Procedure

By on September 9, 2008 in Surgical Procedures, Tightrope Repair

The Tightrope CCL repair surgery is the newest surgical option available for dogs with cranial cruciate ligament injury.  Unlike in humans, canine CCL tears and damage generally takes place over a period of months or years, rather than being associated with a single traumatic event.  Because of the nature of these injuries, and their degenerative [...]

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Pet Insurance for CCL Repairs

By on July 24, 2008 in Pet Insurance

Owners beware, obtaining health insurance for a dog with a known cranial cruciate injury is next to impossible, and most pet insurance companies will not pay for a CCL repair surgery if your dog has not been an incident-free, premium paying, member of their policy for at least one year.  Even dog owners with pet [...]

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Financial Assistance for Dogs Needing Surgery

By on July 7, 2008 in Financing

This financial help guide for veterinary care was last updated on 10/23/11. Cranial cruciate repair surgery is an expensive proposition for all dog owners. Regardless of the procedure chosen – TPLO, TTA, or traditional extracapsular repair – dog owners can expect to spend anywhere from $1000 to above $5000 to have their pet’s knee repair [...]

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What If I Can Not Afford CCL Surgery?

By on May 31, 2008 in Financing

Not all owners can afford the expensive surgery that cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) repair surgery typically requires. There is quite a range in prices depending on what procedure is recommended by your veterinarian for your dog’s knee repair and where you live. For example, a traditional repair can cost anywhere from $1000-2000+, whereas a TPLO [...]

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Questions to Ask Your Vet Prior to CCL Surgery

By on May 8, 2008 in Surgical Procedures

If you and your veterinarian have decided to take surgical approach – TTA, TPLO, TTO, traditional/extracapsular/lateral suture repair, Tightrope – to correcting your dog’s cranial cruciate ligament rupture, you will want to be prepared for what to do prior to your dog’s knee surgery. The following checklist will provide a general idea of talking points [...]

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TPLO vs. TTA for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Repair

By on May 1, 2008 in Surgical Procedures, TPLO, TTA

TPLO, or tibial plateau leveling osteotomy, and TTA, or tibial tuberosity advancement, are two very new and biomechanically similar surgical techniques. Both the TPLO and TTA create stability within the dog stifle by altering the angle of the knee and using implants to hold the knee in place while the joint heals in its new [...]

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