Before investing in knee surgery for your dog, it would be wise to look at the statistical information surrounding the success rates of each specific type of surgery. Hind knee tears in dogs is the leading cause of lameness and pain for domesticated canines, and according to NIH, there is no absolute gold standard to […]
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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 Do I Know If My Dog Needs Surgery?
Tears and strains to the cruciate ligament in a dog (the human ACL), is the most common injury among canines, but how can you tell if your dog needs surgery for this, or if it is an injury that will heal on its own? As is true with so many things in life, this all […]
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% […]
Tedy’s Story: Conservative Management
My 12-year-old (best estimate of his age) Bordie-Collie mix (and breed) injured his CCL on 5/11/21. He is about 50 lbs. I adopted him from the Humane Society 8 years ago. We were able to get in to see the vet within a few hours of his injury and a CCL tear was diagnosed based […]
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 Knee Sprains vs. ACL Tear – How to Tell
Knees in both humans and dogs are complex, ultimately it does require a professional veterinarian to diagnose the extent of your dog’s knee injury. However there are some signs and symptoms to be aware of so that you, the owner can get a general sense of what may be going on with your dog’s injured […]
Reinjury After TPLO Surgery
Can a dog tear the same ACL twice? After your dog has TPLO surgery, the last thing you want your furry friend to deal with is another injury. TPLO surgery is a fairly common repair that makes the dog’s leg function again without the ligament. Although the odds of retearing the same ACL are low […]
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 […]
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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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