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re: Dog with a torn ACL
Posted on 9/22/24 at 7:46 am to SlowFlowPro
Posted on 9/22/24 at 7:46 am to SlowFlowPro
quote:We did full TPLO at Mississippi State.
We did not do that. Other than cost, the risks were way too high for our comfort level.
We did the Lateral suture technique, IIRC
Really happy with how it turned out, but, yea, there are risks.
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Posted on 9/22/24 at 7:52 am to burger bearcat
Had very similar experience with a senior dog. With some care and rest the tear scarred over and allowed the dog to walk and even run while avoiding surgery at such a late life stage.
May not work for every dog/situation, but it's possible to maintain a good quality of life without surgery.
May not work for every dog/situation, but it's possible to maintain a good quality of life without surgery.
Posted on 9/22/24 at 7:57 am to burger bearcat
In no way would I pay 5k+ dollars for a 14 year old dog to maybe get better for a year or two. Like others have said they tend to adapt pretty decently with a bit of time and rest.
Exactly. That’s your priority and it doesn’t make you a bad person despite what 2024 dog worship may tell you. It sucks and I love my dogs but that’s fricking insane. No guarantee surgery is a smashing success either and they certainly won’t refund you. Hope you find some resolution that works for you and your family. I’d try the rest and anti inflammatory meds first.
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with a family and bills everything else.
Exactly. That’s your priority and it doesn’t make you a bad person despite what 2024 dog worship may tell you. It sucks and I love my dogs but that’s fricking insane. No guarantee surgery is a smashing success either and they certainly won’t refund you. Hope you find some resolution that works for you and your family. I’d try the rest and anti inflammatory meds first.
This post was edited on 9/22/24 at 8:06 am
Posted on 9/22/24 at 7:59 am to BET
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Your dog deserves your help. 14 yrs of loyalty to you and your family. Fix him.
I hope this is a troll. The guy is trying to make a fiscally responsible decision for his family and you’re throwing out bullshite guilt about a VERY elderly dog in a hyper inflated market. Kinda shitty.
This post was edited on 9/22/24 at 8:02 am
Posted on 9/22/24 at 8:49 am to burger bearcat
22 bullet much cheaper
Posted on 9/22/24 at 8:55 am to burger bearcat
If the dog can still have quality of life it is completely justifiable. Don't get a dog if you cannot take care of it
Posted on 9/22/24 at 8:56 am to burger bearcat
Vet can splint it and the dog will heal whats left. It will learn to compensate. I had an older mutt tear each ACL a year apart. Healed fine. May have lost a little athleticism but lived a very normal life.
Posted on 9/22/24 at 9:00 am to jmarto1
quote:Seems like he did ok at taking care of it for 14 years
Don't get a dog if you cannot take care of it
At some point, its just the dog’s time. I wouldn’t drop $5k on surgery for a 14 year old dog either. Maybe for an 8-10 year old dog where they have a better chance at recovering with good quality of life for a few more years.
ETA: I’d ask about non-surgical options. Maybe check another vet for a second opinion to see about splinting and medicating for swelling and pain for a few weeks. Dog will just need to adjust and slow down and not jump on furniture anymore.
This post was edited on 9/22/24 at 9:02 am
Posted on 9/22/24 at 9:00 am to burger bearcat
Our dog tore its ACL when it was 4 years old. The quote was 5-8k to fix it. The kids really wanted us to get it fixed, so we said we can fix it or go to Disney World. We had a great time at Disney World. The dog learned how to live with it and is doing fine.
Posted on 9/22/24 at 9:05 am to burger bearcat
Try giving it glucosamine, once a day, I have an Blue Heeler who tor his
about 5 yrs. ago. I give it to him once a day and he's fine now.
about 5 yrs. ago. I give it to him once a day and he's fine now.
Posted on 9/22/24 at 9:08 am to burger bearcat
My dog torn his ACL, asked the vet she told me that she had just done ACL surgery on her own dog the prior month.
Her dog had already re-torn it. because they are dogs and don't know better, will still try to run and jump. So we didn't get the surgery, healed on its own.
Her dog had already re-torn it. because they are dogs and don't know better, will still try to run and jump. So we didn't get the surgery, healed on its own.
Posted on 9/22/24 at 9:18 am to BET
quote:If you have children then you have responsibilities to them, not the animal.
Your dog deserves your help. 14 yrs of loyalty to you and your family. Fix him.
Dogs are amazing but don't put yourself in financial strife over an animal.
Posted on 9/22/24 at 9:29 am to burger bearcat
How hard is the surgery/recovery going to be for that surgery? If you think the dog will make it another 3 or 4 years it'd be worth if. If you don't think he will make it that long you gotta consider if putting him through a few months of painful recovery is worth it for him.
It's tough but sometimes the best thing you do for your dog is not let them linger on in pain.
It's tough but sometimes the best thing you do for your dog is not let them linger on in pain.
Posted on 9/22/24 at 9:35 am to Loup
quote:It isn’t an easy recovery.
How hard is the surgery/recovery going to be for that surgery?
We had to keep our corgi confined in a bathroom for a few weeks because you aren’t supposed to let them bear weight and walk around on it until it is sufficiently healed.
We had to use a sling to carry her back legs when she needed to go outside to use the restroom.
No jumping on the couch. No walks.
It isn’t easy for the dog or the owner.
This post was edited on 9/22/24 at 9:36 am
Posted on 9/22/24 at 9:43 am to burger bearcat
Where are you at?
Posted on 9/22/24 at 9:45 am to burger bearcat
quote:total dog replacement
Are there any options outside of surgery?
Posted on 9/22/24 at 9:46 am to burger bearcat
one of my dogs had the surgery, but he was a lot younger (maybe 2 at the time).
ever tried to keep a 2 year old hound mix inactive to recover?
it’s like trying put salt in the shaker without taking off the lid.
ever tried to keep a 2 year old hound mix inactive to recover?
it’s like trying put salt in the shaker without taking off the lid.
Posted on 9/22/24 at 9:46 am to burger bearcat
This sounds like it puts you in a dire situational financially for your family. I get it, you want to take care of the dog because they're like a family member but 14 years? They might not even make it past the surgery.
If you feel it's not going to compromise your family's financial security then go for it we all want our dogs to live as long as possible. But at the expense towards your family? I would say no. Your dog will understand I'm sure. I know it's a tough decision playing god with life but that's the world we live in.
If you feel it's not going to compromise your family's financial security then go for it we all want our dogs to live as long as possible. But at the expense towards your family? I would say no. Your dog will understand I'm sure. I know it's a tough decision playing god with life but that's the world we live in.
Posted on 9/22/24 at 9:46 am to burger bearcat
We had a dog tear both a year apart. Cost to repair was like $900. Where are you getting $5k?
Posted on 9/22/24 at 9:49 am to kywildcatfanone
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Where are you getting $5k?
Estimate we got from vet surgery centers was a range of 4-6k. I'm sure I can shop around, but my parents did it for our family dog about 20 years ago and it was about 2500 a piece. So the price isn't surprising. For a full repair.
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