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

Saul – Bilateral TPLO
Saul is a Johnson American Bulldog. He is a big-boned breed he’s 17 months. and 80 lbs. He could not do things I thought he should be able to. He often wined for no reason. Often he would limp. I thought his hips looked narrow for his chest. I brought him to the vet and […]

Modified Maguet Procedure (MMP Surgery) for Dogs
What is MMP Surgery for dogs? We all want our dogs to live long, healthy and fulfilling lives. And sometimes that means your dog may tear his CCL after chasing a squirrel and require MMP surgery. The Modified Maguet Procedure is a minimally invasive procedure used to repair a ruptured or torn cranial cruciate ligament […]

Dog Crying After ACL Surgery
Bringing your dog home immediately after ACL surgery can be an undeniably emotional experience. However, knowing what to expect after your dog has ACL surgery will help put your mind at ease so you can provide the excellent care your furry friend needs in order to have a full recovery. Why is My Dog Whining […]

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 […]

Olivia, Conservative Management (Recent Injury)
My sweet (about to be 14 next month) English Springer Spaniel who is still quite healthy (although slowing down)….has had the start of arthritis and somehow managed to jump off the last step just right on Monday, May 27 (Memorial Day)…that she slipped….came up limping and turns out she tore her ACL. Vet can’t say […]

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 […]

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 […]
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7-Year-Old Dorie – Lateral Suture (Tightrope) August 17, 2020
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Saul – Bilateral TPLO May 28, 2020
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Sampson – TPLO with multiple complications August 3, 2020
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Dog Crying After ACL Surgery April 8, 2020
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Modified Maguet Procedure (MMP Surgery) for Dogs April 8, 2020
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Chino – Double CCL & TTA Surgery July 10, 2020
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7-Year-Old Dorie – Lateral Suture (Tightrope) August 17, 2020
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Sampson – TPLO with multiple complications August 3, 2020
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Chino – Double CCL & TTA Surgery July 10, 2020
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Saul – Bilateral TPLO May 28, 2020
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Modified Maguet Procedure (MMP Surgery) for Dogs April 8, 2020
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Dog Crying After ACL Surgery April 8, 2020
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Michelle: Is there an update to Sampson's story?...
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Heidi: My dog had TPLO surgery a few years ago now and th...
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Beth: We are located in Virginia and lucked out with our...
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Dana: Hi, My dog just had Tightrope surgery two weeks a...
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Patti: Hi Beth, can I ask you where Dorie's Surgeon is ...
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Serena: Where did you take your pup? I am in Fresno and my...
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Beth: Dorie is doing great now! You would never be able ...