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, 27 Aug 2010 23:51:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Kenneth http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/cost-of-dog-knee-surgery-are-there-options-to-reduce-the-cost/comment-page-1/#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-page-1/#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-page-1/#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-page-1/#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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