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Can A Dog Walk After A Torn ACL

Can A Dog Walk With A Torn ACL?

By on September 17, 2021 in CCL Injury, Dog Knee Brace, Recovery

The degree of ‘lameness’ that a dog experiences after a torn ACL really depends on the extent of the tear. Minor sprains and tears will leave the dog with a mild limp, while complete ruptures may completely prevent basic mobility for your dog.  In most cases dogs can walk with a torn ACL. This walk […]

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Do Dog Braces Work For CCL Tears?

By on August 13, 2021 in Dog Knee Alternative Treatment, Dog Knee Alternative Treatment, Dog Knee Brace, Non-Surgical Options, Symptoms

The most common joint injury in dogs is partial or complete tear of the stifle (aka the hind knee). So common is this injury, that the National Institute of Health has produced an increasing number of peer reviewed journals on the matter that explore a wide variety of topics from which surgery choices are most […]

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Dog ACL Surgery Alternatives In 2021

By on August 1, 2021 in CCL Injury, Conservative Management, Dog Knee Alternative Treatment, Dog Knee Alternative Treatment, Dog Knee Brace, Dog Knee Conservative Management, Holistic Treatment, Non-Surgical Options, Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy

Invasive and expensive surgery options for torn CCLs in dogs may not be available or appealing to many dog owners.  Luckily there are both older and emerging alternatives to surgery that are available to this demographic. If you are looking for alternative care for your dog’s torn ACL, then it will not take long to […]

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Things To Consider Before Dog ACL Surgery

By on June 24, 2021 in CCL Injury, Conservative Management, Dog Knee Alternative Treatment, Dog Knee Brace, Dog Proofing House, Financing, Symptoms

Considering an operation on your dog’s knee? There are several important factors to consider before diving into a major undertaking that will affect not only your dog’s health but your entire lifestyle as well. This article has outlined the top ten most important considerations before ACL surgery for your dog. Here are the top ten […]

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Consult with your vet to find out the best treatment options for partial ACL tears in dogs

Treatment Options for a Partial ACL Tear

By on June 1, 2021 in CCL Injury, Conservative Management, Dog Knee Alternative Treatment, Dog Knee Brace, Holistic Treatment, Non-Surgical Options, Symptoms

Most pet owners have a strong emotional bond to their animal, and it may surprise them that dog knee surgeries account for over 1.3 billion dollars a year in the US alone. So with such a strong fiscal record, is surgery always necessary for partial ACL tears in dogs? The advice surrounding the best treatment […]

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Conservative Management and Holistic Treatment – Muffin

By on April 18, 2018 in CCL Injury, Conservative Management, Dog Knee Alternative Treatment, Dog Knee Alternative Treatment, Dog Knee Brace, Dog Knee Conservative Management, Holistic Treatment, Non-Surgical Options, Owner Experiences

Hello everyone, On May 1, 2017 my 8-year-old Newfoundland was running around in the yard when I heard a yelp. I turned around and saw that she was on the ground and couldn’t get up. I helped her to get up on her feet but she could not walk on her injured right rear leg. […]

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TPLO and Stifle Brace – Morti

By on October 4, 2017 in CCL Injury, Dog Knee Alternative Treatment, Dog Knee Brace, Dog Knee Surgery, Owner Experiences, Recovery, Surgical Procedures, TPLO

Morti is now a near 12-year-old, 75-pound, black Lab mix. In March of 2016 he ruptured the CCL of his right leg. It seemed TPLO was the ONLY way to go. The surgeon agreed (obviously) and 3 other area vets. He was healthy enough, still hiking 5 miles and full of energy. The surgery is […]

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Dog Knee Brace for Bilateral CCL Injury – Razin

By on January 18, 2017 in CCL Injury, Dog Knee Brace, Non-Surgical Options, Owner Experiences

My name is Karin from N.Y. I have a 6-year-old puggle Razin with two ruptured ACLs! She likes to chase rabbits in my backyard. I was devastated to find out she was injured so badly. I am very hesitant to make the appointment for bilateral surgery. She started to walk again without a limp shortly […]

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Conservative Management with Lupus – Kaylie

By on April 5, 2016 in CCL Injury, Conservative Management, Dog Knee Alternative Treatment, Dog Knee Brace, Dog Knee Conservative Management, Non-Surgical Options, Owner Experiences, Recovery

My 9-year-old 64 lb Kaylie became critically ill in June 2015 and was diagnosed with canine systemic lupus (which acts very much like human lupus) but luckily I found a wonderful internal medicine vet  who is very knowledgable in this area. Through immunosuppressive drugs–Prednisone and Imuran among them–she has been in remission since mid-summer 2015, […]

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Surgery vs. Alternative Treatment – Dhani Doberman

By on January 12, 2016 in CCL Injury, Dog Knee Alternative Treatment, Dog Knee Brace, Non-Surgical Options, Owner Experiences

My dog has been favoring a back leg for months, but not been lame. He was playing, landed on my other dog, and yelped. At the time I thought it could have been a muscle strain, so I kept him on the lead for two weeks but to be fair he wasn’t lame! I took […]

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