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A-Trac Dynamic Brace

A-Trac Dynamic Brace Experience – Mookie

By on June 15, 2013 in Dog Knee Alternative Treatment, Dog Knee Brace, Owner Experiences

All I can say is I should had seen the red flag when they said ‘No Returns or Money Back’! The A-Trac Dynamic Brace did more harm then good. Our Black Lab was in so much more pain and stressed with the brace on. When our dog would sit or lie down the brace would […]

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Conservative Management for CCL

Our Conservative Management Plan

By on August 18, 2010 in Conservative Management, Dog Knee Alternative Treatment, Dog Knee Conservative Management, Owner Experiences

I created this website to be all about the experience.  The experiences we go through as owners of dogs with knee ligament injuries, and the experiences our dogs go through as a result of tearing their CCL.  As a result of my experience I have been through both a Traditional Repair surgery and successful round […]

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What If I Can Not Afford CCL Surgery

What If I Can Not Afford CCL Surgery?

By on May 31, 2008 in Financing

Not all owners can afford the expensive surgery that cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) repair surgery typically requires. There is quite a range in prices depending on what procedure is recommended by your veterinarian for your dog’s knee repair and where you live. For example, a traditional repair can cost anywhere from $1000-2000+, whereas a TPLO […]

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Questions to Ask Your Vet Prior to CCL Surgery

By on May 8, 2008 in Surgical Procedures

If you and your veterinarian have decided to take surgical approach – TTA, TPLO, TTO, traditional/extracapsular/lateral suture repair, Tightrope – to correcting your dog’s cranial cruciate ligament rupture, you will want to be prepared for what to do prior to your dog’s knee surgery. The following checklist will provide a general idea of talking points […]

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TPLO vs. TTA for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Repair

By on May 1, 2008 in Surgical Procedures, TPLO, TTA

TPLO, or tibial plateau leveling osteotomy, and TTA, or tibial tuberosity advancement, are two very new and biomechanically similar surgical techniques. Both the TPLO and TTA create stability within the dog stifle by altering the angle of the knee and using implants to hold the knee in place while the joint heals in its new […]

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Surgical Repair Options for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Repair

By on April 23, 2008 in Surgical Procedures

For dogs diagnosed with cranial cruciate ligament tears or ruptures there are a number of non-surgical and surgical options available. Each dog is different, and your veterinarian will take into consideration your canine’s weight, size, overall health, severity of injury and the duration since onset when determining what treatment is best for your pet. Non-surgical […]

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