Comments on: Cost of Dog Knee Surgery – Are There Options to Reduce the Cost? http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/cost-of-dog-knee-surgery-are-there-options-to-reduce-the-cost/ Information on dog knee injuries and treatment options for torn/ruptured CCL in dogs Fri, 04 May 2012 01:42:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Glenda http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/cost-of-dog-knee-surgery-are-there-options-to-reduce-the-cost/#comment-1278 Glenda Mon, 14 Mar 2011 23:47:02 +0000 http://dogkneeligament.com/?p=151#comment-1278 Maybe you can get help through CareCredit. Vets use them as well as Dentist, etc. Payments would be low and no interest. Or the Vet might let you pay him along. There ould be organizations in you area that help with medical prolems. I pray you will be able to work it out and keep your dog. I know it is a very hard thing to go through. We are looking at surgery tomorrow and evertime I look at him I feel so bad because he doesn't know what is going to happen to him and the weeks of recovery will be hard, he is so big and active. Rock and a hard place is where I am too. May the Lord bless you in your situation, too. He cares about animals, too. Maybe you can get help through CareCredit. Vets use them as well as Dentist, etc. Payments would be low and no interest. Or the Vet might let you pay him along. There ould be organizations in you area that help with medical prolems. I pray you will be able to work it out and keep your dog. I know it is a very hard thing to go through. We are looking at surgery tomorrow and evertime I look at him I feel so bad because he doesn’t know what is going to happen to him and the weeks of recovery will be hard, he is so big and active. Rock and a hard place is where I am too. May the Lord bless you in your situation, too. He cares about animals, too.

]]> By: Glenda Smith http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/cost-of-dog-knee-surgery-are-there-options-to-reduce-the-cost/#comment-1277 Glenda Smith Mon, 14 Mar 2011 23:42:49 +0000 http://dogkneeligament.com/?p=151#comment-1277 Dear Mark, I understand how you feel. I just said today that is how I felt, between a rock and a hard place with my decision about our dog Sasha, Husky and very active. Our vet is charging 940.00 for the extracapsular surgery, the most common. However, since he weighs 75# and so active, it may not last long. It is so hard to know what to do. We can't afford it either but my son is working and I have some income. We may borrow part and just bite a bullet and use money we don't really have, like other bills going unpaid. He is just 3 years old and I can't stand to think of putting him down. I am worried about letting him have surgery, too. But try to work something out with the ve on payments or something. Or see if there is an organization in your area to help owners with pets that have medical needs like this. I pray you will find the help you need. And whatever you do, I know it will be ok...May the Lord give you the comfort you need. Dear Mark, I understand how you feel. I just said today that is how I felt, between a rock and a hard place with my decision about our dog Sasha, Husky and very active. Our vet is charging 940.00 for the extracapsular surgery, the most common. However, since he weighs 75# and so active, it may not last long. It is so hard to know what to do. We can’t afford it either but my son is working and I have some income. We may borrow part and just bite a bullet and use money we don’t really have, like other bills going unpaid. He is just 3 years old and I can’t stand to think of putting him down. I am worried about letting him have surgery, too. But try to work something out with the ve on payments or something. Or see if there is an organization in your area to help owners with pets that have medical needs like this. I pray you will find the help you need. And whatever you do, I know it will be ok…May the Lord give you the comfort you need.

]]> By: Liz http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/cost-of-dog-knee-surgery-are-there-options-to-reduce-the-cost/#comment-1132 Liz Mon, 20 Dec 2010 21:01:59 +0000 http://dogkneeligament.com/?p=151#comment-1132 I would NOT put down a 4 y.o. English Pointer! She can be rehabilitated for much less than the surgery costs. Find a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist (CCRT), and get a consult. I would brace whichever knee is worse, for starters. If one of the ACL's is a partial tear, the dog can recover. Look online for a CCRT. I would NOT put down a 4 y.o. English Pointer! She can be rehabilitated for much less than the surgery costs. Find a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist (CCRT), and get a consult. I would brace whichever knee is worse, for starters. If one of the ACL’s is a partial tear, the dog can recover. Look online for a CCRT.

]]> By: Kenneth http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/cost-of-dog-knee-surgery-are-there-options-to-reduce-the-cost/#comment-949 Kenneth Wed, 15 Dec 2010 19:48:33 +0000 http://dogkneeligament.com/?p=151#comment-949 Mark - Sorry to hear about your situation, that is a terribly tough predicament. If your dog isn't in pain, on a daily basis, I think that putting her down would be extreme. I understand that her current and new life is nothing like what you and her would want it to be, but sometimes things have to change - teach her to be a mellow house dog. If that's not an option, maybe you could find a local agency or family who could help with the surgery or foster your dog out. Just a thought. Best of luck Mark -

Sorry to hear about your situation, that is a terribly tough predicament. If your dog isn’t in pain, on a daily basis, I think that putting her down would be extreme. I understand that her current and new life is nothing like what you and her would want it to be, but sometimes things have to change – teach her to be a mellow house dog. If that’s not an option, maybe you could find a local agency or family who could help with the surgery or foster your dog out. Just a thought.

Best of luck

]]> By: Mark http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/cost-of-dog-knee-surgery-are-there-options-to-reduce-the-cost/#comment-947 Mark Wed, 15 Dec 2010 04:13:11 +0000 http://dogkneeligament.com/?p=151#comment-947 I have a 4 yr. old, 64 LB English Pointer that is bred to hunt quail and pheasant. She is an athlete thru & thru. In Dec. 2009 she ruptured her left ACL hunting. The surgical cost was estimated to be $3,300.00. Having just been laid off my job, there was no way to cover the cost. We took the conservative approach --- anti-inflammatory med and glucosimine on a regular basis. In due time, we would increase the level of activity (the dog only knows 2 speeds - fast and faster). Last week, she blew out her right ACL hunting. She is able to get around and I am treating the injury conservatively as before but have added med for pain. I remain unemployed; Cannot afford to do the surgeries; Unable to hunt with her again this season. Therefore, I am considering having her put down. Any thoughts? Thanks. I have a 4 yr. old, 64 LB English Pointer that is bred to hunt quail and pheasant. She is an athlete thru & thru. In Dec. 2009 she ruptured her left ACL hunting. The surgical cost was estimated to be $3,300.00. Having just been laid off my job, there was no way to cover the cost. We took the conservative approach — anti-inflammatory med and glucosimine on a regular basis. In due time, we would increase the level of activity (the dog only knows 2 speeds – fast and faster). Last week, she blew out her right ACL hunting. She is able to get around and I am treating the injury conservatively as before but have added med for pain. I remain unemployed; Cannot afford to do the surgeries; Unable to hunt with her again this season. Therefore, I am considering having her put down. Any thoughts?

Thanks.

]]> By: dawna lee http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/cost-of-dog-knee-surgery-are-there-options-to-reduce-the-cost/#comment-620 dawna lee Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:27:06 +0000 http://dogkneeligament.com/?p=151#comment-620 Hi Our 11 year old Border Collie cross just recently "blew out" her knee and requires knee surgery. This of course is costly and she has aged so much i the last 6 months that I am stuck between a rock and a hard place. How long is the recovery period? She has taken to chewing one of her elbows at the front and even with treatment she can't seem to stop. Will she now start chewing the surgery sight. I wonder if it is a logical choice for an aging dog?? I also wonder if she will ever be able to do the things she loves most, bring the kids to the bus stop (running), babysitting, playing ball......... Hi
Our 11 year old Border Collie cross just recently “blew out” her knee and requires knee surgery. This of course is costly and she has aged so much i the last 6 months that I am stuck between a rock and a hard place. How long is the recovery period? She has taken to chewing one of her elbows at the front and even with treatment she can’t seem to stop. Will she now start chewing the surgery sight. I wonder if it is a logical choice for an aging dog?? I also wonder if she will ever be able to do the things she loves most, bring the kids to the bus stop (running), babysitting, playing ball………

]]> By: Kenneth http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/cost-of-dog-knee-surgery-are-there-options-to-reduce-the-cost/#comment-583 Kenneth Tue, 17 Aug 2010 01:26:02 +0000 http://dogkneeligament.com/?p=151#comment-583 Hi Tim, It all depends on how the surgery works out. It is different in every case. Our dog went back to being almost fully active. I say almost because even though she could run and jump, her run would occasionally have a hitch in her step. Best of luck to you and your dog. Hi Tim,

It all depends on how the surgery works out. It is different in every case. Our dog went back to being almost fully active. I say almost because even though she could run and jump, her run would occasionally have a hitch in her step. Best of luck to you and your dog.

]]> By: Tim http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/cost-of-dog-knee-surgery-are-there-options-to-reduce-the-cost/#comment-580 Tim Thu, 12 Aug 2010 08:40:31 +0000 http://dogkneeligament.com/?p=151#comment-580 I have a 3 year old german shepherd who has just done the crucial ligament in her knee. The surgey we are doing costs $3500 AUD and is something along the lines of putting some form of plate in there to make it move differently so she does need the ligament anymore. She is a very active dog that loves playing ball. now after the 6 to 12 week recovery period do we still have to restrict her activity. As she loves playing and i dont want to see her be bored and feel useless. I cant afford it but will now be working double shifts 7 days a week to try and cover the cost. Does anyone know the success rate of this surgery amd will it affect her life span???? I have a 3 year old german shepherd who has just done the crucial ligament in her knee. The surgey we are doing costs $3500 AUD and is something along the lines of putting some form of plate in there to make it move differently so she does need the ligament anymore. She is a very active dog that loves playing ball. now after the 6 to 12 week recovery period do we still have to restrict her activity. As she loves playing and i dont want to see her be bored and feel useless. I cant afford it but will now be working double shifts 7 days a week to try and cover the cost. Does anyone know the success rate of this surgery amd will it affect her life span????

]]> By: Liz http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/cost-of-dog-knee-surgery-are-there-options-to-reduce-the-cost/#comment-294 Liz Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:37:50 +0000 http://dogkneeligament.com/?p=151#comment-294 Yes, but in my opinion, only a rigid orthopedic brace will do the job. You should have a Physical Therapist do the casting and assessment of the brace, to make sure it fits properly, and is doing what it is supposed to be doing. That is, a Physical Therapist who is Certified to work on dogs. Yes, but in my opinion, only a rigid orthopedic brace will do the job. You should have a Physical Therapist do the casting and assessment of the brace, to make sure it fits properly, and is doing what it is supposed to be doing. That is, a Physical Therapist who is Certified to work on dogs.

]]> By: Chuck http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/cost-of-dog-knee-surgery-are-there-options-to-reduce-the-cost/#comment-271 Chuck Mon, 28 Dec 2009 05:06:14 +0000 http://dogkneeligament.com/?p=151#comment-271 Is the use of prostethics such as knee braces a viable option along with medical supplements? Is the use of prostethics such as knee braces a viable option along with medical supplements?

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