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 […]
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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 […]
Dixie – Double Lateral Suture Stabilization
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 […]
The Cost Of Dog ACL Surgery In 2019
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 […]
What To Expect After Dog ACL Surgery
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 […]
How To Confine Your Dog After TPLO Surgery:
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 […]
Chubi Shitzu/Pincher/Pug
Chubi is now 7 tears old. About a year ago, I noticed that Chubi was limping. At one point she was unable to get up the stairs. I went to the vet and they recommended some muscle relaxants and that the dog only have short walks for about 2 weeks. This seemed to work and […]
Nigel- TPLO -Broken Drill Bit & Other Complications
Back in January 2018 my dog tore one of his CCL and I was told he was going to need surgery. I was not excited about the idea of surgery. I researched a little about conservative methods, but for an active dog like mine, it didn’t seem to work as well. I went to see […]
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7-Year-Old Dorie – Lateral Suture (Tightrope)
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Saul – Bilateral TPLO
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Dog Crying After ACL Surgery
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Modified Maguet Procedure (MMP Surgery) for Dogs
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Chino – Double CCL & TTA Surgery
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Sampson – TPLO with multiple complications
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7-Year-Old Dorie – Lateral Suture (Tightrope)
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Sampson – TPLO with multiple complications
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Chino – Double CCL & TTA Surgery
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Saul – Bilateral TPLO
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Modified Maguet Procedure (MMP Surgery) for Dogs
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Dog Crying After ACL Surgery
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Beth: Dorie is doing great now! You would never be able ...
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William Durham: Had both legs of 125 lb "Big Red", mixed bred, d...
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Dana M: Hello, I am strongly considering Tight Rope surger...
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Damian W: Hi. So we're a day short of 8 weeks post surgery...
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Michael Clarke: My dog Pax had TPLO surgery on his right leg about...
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