The cost of pet ownership comes with a high price tag, a price many Americans are willing to pay with over 63 million dog owners in the US alone. Americans spend $1 billion on pet insurance each year, and while this can be a great option for many dog owner’s, it is not the only […]
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Partial Cruciate Ligament Tears In Dogs- Is Surgery Needed?
The pet industry is a multi billion dollar a year venture, and this includes veterinarian care. Naturally, there are situations when surgery is the only option, but like any profit driven business, a clinic makes more money if more dogs are undergoing extensive surgery. So, does your dog really need surgery with a partial cruciate […]
Does A Dog’s Size Impact Surgery Success For Cruciate Ligament Repair?
The size of the dog who has injured their ACL is relevant in both the success of the surgery and overall recovery. When it comes to tearing cranial cruciate ligament, smaller dogs are at an absolute advantage over their larger counterparts in all areas. Studies suggest that not only is surgery more successful in smaller […]
How Successful Is Dog Knee Surgery
Dog knee surgery is both a financial investment as well as a time and energy commitment. With so much on the line for both dog and owner the hope is that surgery is successful. Statistically, the odds are in favor of those who commit to dog knee surgery with a reported success rate of 85%-95% […]
QLF Surgery: What Is It and Is It The Best Option For Your Dog’s Torn ACL?
Ruptured, torn, or partially torn ACL’s in dogs are so common that it is not surprising new technologies continue to develop to treat these injuries. QLF or MLFS surgery is a progressive operation that is much less common than its counterparts, but may be just the answer you and your dog are looking for. QLF […]
Tovah’s Story: Complete ACL Tear Surgery
On Saturday our seven year old Duck Tolling Retriever had an accident where she fell through some deck boards and was hanging off the edge of the deck for a few seconds while we tried to get her out. This resulted in a complete tear of her cruciate ligament (ACL). Our vet said that our […]
Dog ACL Surgery Near Me
Helpful Tips To Help You Find The Right Veterinary Knee Surgeon For You and Your Dog Has the time come for your dog to have knee surgery? If so it will be important to find the right surgeon for both you and your dog. There are several factors to consider as you research the ideal […]
7-Year-Old Dorie – Lateral Suture (Tightrope)
Dorie’s ACL injury journey started in November 2019 as I was rushing to get ready for work on a Friday morning. I had just let her outside to use the bathroom and she made her normal rounds of barking at the deer and letting the neighbors know she was up. When she was coming back […]
Mateo – TPLO Surgery
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 […]
Marley – Double TPLO Surgery *Update*
I wrote an article here a few months ago on conservative treatment on my two year old chocolate Labrador, Marley, with crucial ligament damage in both back knees. I had been using the holistic approach plus rest , plus weight reduction since October 2018. He weighed 45kilos and I finally got his weight down to […]
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Tovah’s Story: Complete ACL Tear Surgery
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QLF Surgery: What Is It and Is It The Best Option For Your Dog’s Torn ACL?
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Tedy’s Story: Conservative Management
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Dog Limping After Knee Surgery
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Dog ACL Surgery Cost in 2021 Dog: Find Out What The Cost Of Dog Knee Surgery Is Near You
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Dog Knee Sprains vs. ACL Tear – How to Tell
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How To Prevent Dog ACL Injuries
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How To Prevent Knee Injury In Your Rescue Dog: You May Be Able To Help Prevent The Trauma Of Knee Injury
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Surgery Financing For Dog Cruciate Ligament Repair
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Partial Cruciate Ligament Tears In Dogs- Is Surgery Needed?
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Can A Dog Walk With A Torn ACL?
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Do Dog Braces Work For CCL Tears?
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Dog Knee Surgery Success Rates: TPLO, Tightrope, TTA, and Traditional Extracapsular Repair Surgery
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Does A Dog’s Size Impact Surgery Success For Cruciate Ligament Repair?
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