damage and cure
2006-11-23 09:04:28 · 5 answers · asked by Nick L 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
http://www.marvistavet.com/html/ruptured_anterior_cruciate_lig.html
read this.
2006-11-23 16:25:36 · answer #1 · answered by MANDYLBH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) Take the dog to a veterinary orthopedic surgeon
2) He/she will surgically repair it.
3) After a couple weeks of healing, someone must perform therapy on the leg. Flexing/ straightening it back and forth 3-4 times a day.
4) As I recall the whole process takes about 6-8 weeks.
5) The dog might get arthritis in that leg when it is older.
You could go to a regular vet who has done this surgery before. His fee will be less than the orthopedic guy will charge, but I suspect it might be riskier.
Our dog had this done on both legs at different times. She's 15 now and gimpy due to age. Good Luck
2006-11-23 09:19:29 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cruciate ligament can be torn by jumping (such as on or off furniture) or running and twisting the leg, especially if the dog is overweight or of a particular breed. Conservative treatment would be to keep your dog well rested for at least 6 weeks, but surgery & medication is usually recommended. If you haven't taken your dog to the vet yet, you should; and he/she should be able to answer your questions.
2006-11-23 09:24:41 · answer #3 · answered by L R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
curious and wondering.
actual question and thinking.
2006-11-23 09:12:47 · answer #4 · answered by mikesheppard 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wut is ure question?? i'm just gunna guess wut ure quetion is and answer it.. take it to a vet?
2006-11-23 09:15:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋