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How Successful Is Dog Knee Surgery

By on July 7, 2021 in CCL Injury, Dog Knee Surgery, Post Op, Recovery, Recovery, Symptoms, Tightrope Repair, TPLO, Traditional Repair, TTA, TTO

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% […]

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QLF Surgery: What Is It and Is It The Best Option For Your Dog’s Torn ACL?

By on June 6, 2021 in Dog Knee Surgery, Surgical Procedures

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 […]

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Tovah experienced a complete ACL Tear

Tovah’s Story: Complete ACL Tear Surgery

By on June 4, 2021 in Dog Knee Surgery, Financing, Owner Experiences, Surgical Procedures

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 […]

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Dog ACL Surgery Near Me

By on April 16, 2021 in CCL Injury, Dog Knee Surgery, Financing, Post Op, Recovery, Symptoms, TPLO, TTA

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 […]

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Dorie with a cone after her knee injury and surgery

7-Year-Old Dorie – Lateral Suture (Tightrope)

By on August 17, 2020 in Complications, Dog Knee Surgery, Owner Experiences, Tightrope Repair

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

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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Marley – Double TPLO Surgery *Update*

By on July 22, 2019 in Conservative Management, Dog Knee Conservative Management, Dog Knee Surgery, Owner Experiences, Physical Therapy, Surgical Procedures, TPLO

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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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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Cost of dog ACL surgery in different areas of America.

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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After ACL surgery care for dogs.

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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