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re: Dog apparently has a torn/ruptured ACL - anybody go through this?
Posted on 7/2/16 at 9:56 pm to SirWinston
Posted on 7/2/16 at 9:56 pm to SirWinston
My dog has a torn ACL. Apparently he must have had a microtear we didn't know about when we adopted him and it recently tore worse, which is when he started lifting it and we got him an X-ray. The vet said it is chronically torn and surgery won't help. However, if we had known sooner the surgery would be a no-brainer. Do it if it will help your dog.
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Posted on 7/2/16 at 10:14 pm to SirWinston
My cocker spaniel has $6000 in his legs. Tore each ACL - one in 2012 and the other in 2014. It ain't cheap, but it's worth it for mans best friend IMO. First tear was fixed at South Paws on the north shore, second was done by Sherwood Animal Hospital. Both were great, Sherwood a little cheaper. Felt like South Paws was better/more informative post op though.
Posted on 7/2/16 at 10:15 pm to Queen
I had a dog with a repaired ACL, he kicked arse like he did before the injury. It cost me 1200.00.
Posted on 7/2/16 at 10:19 pm to SirWinston
Dr. James Andrews
Posted on 7/2/16 at 10:21 pm to OhMy
Surprised you haven't gotten more don't to it recommendations. After a lot of research we chose no surgery. Started off not putting any weight on it. After a couple of weeks he would put a little weight on it. After about 6 he would walk around with a slight hobble. After 2-3 months he was running again. He isn't very active but no surgery worked out for us. Seems like the outcome of surgery seemed to be the same. He doesn't have the hops he used to as he can't jump on the couch any more. But I'm fine with that his shedding arse isn't supposed to be on there anyways.
Posted on 7/2/16 at 10:23 pm to SirWinston
You took him to Bill Mayer? Lucky he didn't tear more !!!!
Posted on 7/2/16 at 10:25 pm to UptownnMike
Lemacks better w knees
Posted on 7/2/16 at 11:11 pm to SirWinston
Did our 70lb mutt a couple years back with TPLO surgery, rehab was a PITA but he's good as new now...around $3K at Sherwood Vet Hospital
Posted on 7/2/16 at 11:35 pm to SirWinston
A good friend had two knees done on his Weimaraner. I think one was really bad and they said the other would go, so they did both. Took quite a bit of rehab. The dog needed a lot of assistance for a while, and was kinda bowlegged and gimpy for a while - well over 6 months - but gradually improved. Not 100% but certainly enjoying life. And even during the toughest period the dog seemed to take it in stride. If anything, the dog was just frustrated he couldn't run nuts the whole time. I didn't get the impression that the dog suffered in any way from the experience. I only have my little doggy for a year, but I'm already so attached to that little fricker that I know I'd do anything I could that would keep him going.
This post was edited on 7/2/16 at 11:37 pm
Posted on 7/2/16 at 11:36 pm to SirWinston
How do these injuries happen?
Posted on 7/2/16 at 11:38 pm to SirWinston
Just don't go to anyone remotely affiliated with the New Orleans Pelicans medical staff.
Posted on 7/3/16 at 1:18 am to SirWinston
Where'd you get the coat from? Is that salmon colored?
Posted on 7/3/16 at 1:48 am to Walt OReilly
LINK - moods of norway
Most of my blazers are from these guys - you can find them online for bargains after the current season is over
Thanks to all who have given advice - a lot to think about - especially since Winston picked tonight to be walking around almost like normal again. So confused
Most of my blazers are from these guys - you can find them online for bargains after the current season is over
Thanks to all who have given advice - a lot to think about - especially since Winston picked tonight to be walking around almost like normal again. So confused
Posted on 7/3/16 at 2:38 am to UptownnMike
quote:
Dr. James Andrews
I think he's more rotator cuff and Tommy John for dogs than knees.
Posted on 7/3/16 at 6:05 am to SirWinston
Yep both
Posted on 7/3/16 at 6:08 am to SirWinston
Our Pom was 11
Posted on 7/3/16 at 6:19 am to SirWinston
It's not that hard to do it yourself. There are YouTube videos out there.
Posted on 7/3/16 at 6:23 am to DeoreDX
Some of these guys do fine without surgery. Make that decision with your own gut feelings and your veterinarian 's advice.
Posted on 7/3/16 at 6:45 am to SirWinston
I feel for you, buddy. We went through this with our black Lab back in 2001. She tore one at about 18 months old, then the other just after her second birthday. Vet said she had a congenital defect of her knee joint which caused the problems. I couldn't even think of putting her down at that young age.
She lived to be 11 and had a great life. Not sure how an older dog would recover, but you need to do what you feel is in your dog's best interest. Prayers sent and good luck to both of you.
She lived to be 11 and had a great life. Not sure how an older dog would recover, but you need to do what you feel is in your dog's best interest. Prayers sent and good luck to both of you.
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