2006-07-26 06:10:34 · 4 answers · asked by Jagy 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Yes. I have had a few dog with either ACL or CCL rupture. The dog with a CCL rupture in one knee and an ACL in the other knee had surgery on both and went on to lead a long and pretty good life for 8 years after.
A little arthritis is to be expected, but surgical repair is often indicated.
2006-07-26 06:42:47 · answer #1 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Our cockapoo had something similar. She ruptured the cruciate ligament in her hind leg. (First one leg, Then the different, 2-3 years later) We took her to a veterinary orthopedic surgeon. i do not keep in mind the particular information, yet he did fix the ligaments. We kept her in a playpen for some weeks after the surgical procedures. i do not keep in mind if he prescribed discomfort drugs or no longer. After a pair weeks, we had to finish some "rehab" on her. This consisted of flexing the leg quite a few cases an afternoon. Our canines weighs purely 14 pounds. the outcome replaced into very solid both cases. yet i encourage you in looking an orthopedic surgeon. Is there a college of veterinary drugs close to you? I keep in mind the price many years in the past replaced into about $1250 for the surgical treatment on each and every leg. an generic vet quoted approx $seven-hundred yet I did'nt have a lot self assurance in him. i wish you detect the right DVM. solid success.
2016-10-15 05:45:47 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Cranial cruciate ligament rupture (CCL) is the tearing of an important ligament in the stifle joint (knee), resulting in partial or complete joint instability, pain, and lameness. Torn ligaments retract, do not heal, and cannot be repaired completely. If the injury is not treated, damage to connective tissues and degenerative joint disease often results."
2006-07-26 06:15:28 · answer #3 · answered by doldaggabuzzbuzz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes , it is unfortunately quite common in larger breeds or overweight animals.If it only a partial tear sometimes rest over a long period time can help but in most cases surgery is required to fix this problem.I see it quite often at the clinic and the dogs do extremely well after the surgery.
2006-07-26 06:39:57 · answer #4 · answered by puupyluvtwo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋