Abby is a gorgeous, long legged black lab. She must be am mix of some kind, because she is tall and thin. She used to run like a gazelle and was full of energy. We have 3 boys and one day (after she was chasing them around the yard on their ride on jeep) she […]
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Cruciate Ligament Injury in Dogs
Help! My dog is limping – Could it be a torn ligament? This guide is a good starting place for anyone looking for more information on dog knee problems, specifically cruciate ligament injury in dogs. This article will give an overview of dog knee injuries covering everything from symptoms to recovery. What is a Cruciate […]
Tightrope Surgery vs. Extracapsular or Traditional Repair
How is Tightrope CCL Different from Extracapsular Imbrication or Traditional Repair? The major difference between extracapsular imbrication/traditional repair methods and tightrope ccl is the way in which the knee joint is stabilized. In a traditional CCL repair, a leader line (suture, or you can also think of this as a fishing line) is woven across […]
Extracapsular Repair Postop Recovery
Your dog will be in a lot of discomfort upon their arrival home from surgery. This is especially true if their extracapsular repair was an out patient procedure, and they were released back into your care the same day of the surgery. It is important to follow all the instructions your veterinarian has provided for […]
Extracapsular CCL Repair Complications
For both humans and animals alike, any surgical procedure carries a risk of complications. You dog should have a full evaluation done, complete with blood work and other baseline testing, prior to surgery to help minimize any risks. Pre-surgical testing can often diminish the risk of death from anesthesia and other preventable complications related to […]
Extracapsular Imbrication Surgery, Traditional Repair Procedure
**UPDATE 2/2011 – The information below regarding UPenn Veterinary’s stance on TPLO surgeries is no longer correct. UPenn is, in fact, performing TPLOs on dogs. I will keep up the link to the article below discussing their previous stance toward TPLO so that people may have access to all of the information. Everything else in […]
Surgical Repair Options for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Repair
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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TPLO Recovery – Cora
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TPLO Complications – Lexi
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Tightrope Repair and PRP – Precious
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Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections for Dogs
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Second Knee Injury Treatment Options – Molly
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Conservative Management and Supplements – Duke
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Post Surgery Questions – Lucy
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Precious – Tightrope Repair and PRP
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Mishka – TPLO Surgery and Recovery
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Bilateral TPLO – Gabby
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ACL Surgery – Ruby
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Conservative Management and Holistic Treatment – Muffin
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Tightrope Repair and PRP – Precious
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Pulsed Signal Therapy (PST) for Dogs
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Kathy Holloway: my rottie is having both knees done. It will be a ...
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Aaron: My Cane Corso just had TPLO on Both knees. He is 3...
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christina martin: any one have bilateral knees done at the same time...
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Diana: This has been a helpful thread. My 5 y.o. OEB had ...
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Heather Lee Persing: I just had it done with my lab mix Zeus. Pine cree...
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Debbie McCalll: How are things going...im Precious's mom. My girl...
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