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Modified Maguet Procedure (MMP Surgery) for Dogs

By on April 8, 2020 in CCL Injury, Dog Knee Alternative Treatment, MMP, Surgical Procedures

What is MMP Surgery for dogs? We all want our dogs to live long, healthy and fulfilling lives. And sometimes that means your dog may tear his CCL after chasing a squirrel and require MMP surgery. The Modified Maguet Procedure is a minimally invasive procedure used to repair a ruptured or torn cranial cruciate ligament […]

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Dog Crying After ACL Surgery

By on April 8, 2020 in Recovery, Surgical Procedures

Bringing your dog home immediately after ACL surgery can be an undeniably emotional experience. However, knowing what to expect after your dog has ACL surgery will help put your mind at ease so you can provide the excellent care your furry friend needs in order to have a full recovery. Why is My Dog Whining […]

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Birdie and Nigel – CCL Conservative Management

By on October 25, 2019 in Conservative Management, Dog Knee Alternative Treatment, Dog Knee Conservative Management, Owner Experiences, Recovery

We are on round 2 with dog #2 on concervative managment for CCL tear with my dogs. My first story is my harrier hound, Birdie, who went lame on a walk with me at the age of 11. Like everyone else here the doctor pushed the surgery and the arthritis speil. I don’t know, it […]

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Mateo – TPLO Surgery

By on October 13, 2019 in CCL Injury, Dog Knee Surgery, Owner Experiences, Surgical Procedures

Mateo tore his CCL, right leg, last March 2019. While he was favoring that leg he tore his left leg. The doctor wanted to schedule surgery. I was concerned about his growth plates not being closed. He agreed, and we waited. I was surprised that this was not brought up by him. While we were […]

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Dixie – Double Lateral Suture Stabilization

By on June 10, 2019 in Dog Knee Alternative Treatment, Dog Knee Surgery, Owner Experiences, Physical Therapy, Surgical Procedures, TPLO

Dixie is an APBT and weighs 38 lbs. Perfectly proportioned, active and exercised regularly. Yes, she runs, plays, cuts, and turns, chases rats (she is a terrier) and other moving vermin and pulls on rope toys with her “sisters”. One morning, during play, we heard the back ligament snap. No pain, but she is a […]

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Olivia, Conservative Management (Recent Injury)

By on June 8, 2019 in Arthritis, Conservative Management, Dog Knee Alternative Treatment, Dog Knee Conservative Management, Dog Proofing House, Owner Experiences, Physical Therapy, Recovery, Surgical Procedures

My sweet (about to be 14 next month) English Springer Spaniel who is still quite healthy (although slowing down)….has had the start of arthritis and somehow managed to jump off the last step just right on Monday, May 27 (Memorial Day)…that she slipped….came up limping and turns out she tore her ACL. Vet can’t say […]

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Marley- Conservative Management

By on May 7, 2019 in Conservative Management, Dog Knee Alternative Treatment, Dog Knee Conservative Management, Owner Experiences, Physical Therapy, Recovery

Marley was diagnosed with crucial ligament damage in both legs in October 2018, he is two years old. After X-rays, it was found he also had movement in his hips and slight “ crunching “ on one front leg! Not a good outcome for such a young dog. Options were to put him to sleep, […]

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The Cost Of Dog ACL Surgery In 2019

By on April 2, 2019 in Dog Knee Surgery, Financing, Surgical Procedures

The Four Primary Surgical Procedures Available And Their Price Range Across Different Geographical Regions There are several different types of ACL surgery for dogs. The cost of each surgery varies significantly depending on the specific nature of the procedure. Not only is there a variance in cost depending on the type of surgery, but also […]

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What To Expect After Dog ACL Surgery

By on March 25, 2019 in Dog Knee Surgery, Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy, Post Op, Recovery, Recovery, Symptoms

Everything You Need To Know About Post Operative Care Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Surgery is a complex procedure on your dog’s hind knee joint that demands specific protocol during the post-operative phase to ensure a successful recovery. If you are considering ACL surgery for your dog or have already booked the operation then you will […]

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How To Confine Your Dog After TPLO Surgery:

By on March 15, 2019 in Dog Knee Surgery, Post Op, Recovery, Recovery, Symptoms, TPLO

Everything You Need To Know To Enhance This Important Post-Operative Healing Period Create a post-operative healing space for your dog by following a few simple guidelines that will enhance the experience for both of you. A tibial-plateau-leveling osteotomy (TPLO) surgery requires restricted activity for a period of four to six weeks following the operation in […]

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