Comments on: Cost of Repairing a Torn ACL/CCL Injury in a Dogs Knee http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/cost-of-repairing-a-torn-aclccl-injury-in-a-dogs-knee/ Information on dog knee injuries and treatment options for torn/ruptured CCL in dogs Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:05:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jessica http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/cost-of-repairing-a-torn-aclccl-injury-in-a-dogs-knee/#comment-2198 Jessica Thu, 06 Oct 2011 19:34:42 +0000 http://dogkneeligament.com/?p=129#comment-2198 Kathleen, just wondering how your pup is? My lab shepherd mix just tore hers and I have opted to do the prolotherapy at the same vet office. If you could let me know how it went and what I can maybe expect that would be great! Kathleen, just wondering how your pup is? My lab shepherd mix just tore hers and I have opted to do the prolotherapy at the same vet office. If you could let me know how it went and what I can maybe expect that would be great!

]]> By: B. Sheridan http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/cost-of-repairing-a-torn-aclccl-injury-in-a-dogs-knee/#comment-1764 B. Sheridan Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:11:16 +0000 http://dogkneeligament.com/?p=129#comment-1764 Our large lab/shepherd cross also has a torn ACL in his back right knee. We have surgery booked for next week, and we were told the surgery is called "Modified Singleton Paatsama", so named after the vets who created the procedure. The good news is that with this surgery, our dog don't have to be crated and instead they recommend controled movement starting the day after the surgery. I haven't been able to find out much info on this type of surgery. Would you be able explain it? Thank you. Our large lab/shepherd cross also has a torn ACL in his back right knee. We have surgery booked for next week, and we were told the surgery is called “Modified Singleton Paatsama”, so named after the vets who created the procedure. The good news is that with this surgery, our dog don’t have to be crated and instead they recommend controled movement starting the day after the surgery. I haven’t been able to find out much info on this type of surgery. Would you be able explain it? Thank you.

]]> By: Gordy Campbell http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/cost-of-repairing-a-torn-aclccl-injury-in-a-dogs-knee/#comment-1699 Gordy Campbell Sun, 12 Jun 2011 14:04:47 +0000 http://dogkneeligament.com/?p=129#comment-1699 2 months later after resting her and limiting activity she has improved and I think that it must of been a muscle pull...might of been a light tear of the acl...she shows no sign of lameness.. 2 months later after resting her and limiting activity she has improved and I think that it must of been a muscle pull…might of been a light tear of the acl…she shows no sign of lameness..

]]> By: Kathleen http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/cost-of-repairing-a-torn-aclccl-injury-in-a-dogs-knee/#comment-1491 Kathleen Mon, 09 May 2011 21:25:03 +0000 http://dogkneeligament.com/?p=129#comment-1491 Ok everyone I have a 8 yr old shepherd mix who tore her cruciate last week. Same boat as everyone else. We do not have the 2500 or 3300 they are saying it will cost. I did some further searching online and found something called prolotherapy (or proliferation therapy) that can be a viable alternative to surgery. While no guarantees (same as surgery) the first office visit will be $125 (including the office visit charge AND the injection) and then in 4 to 6 weeks she goes back for another injection (the dog is sedated not anesthesized) and that will cost $100. This does not repair the cruciate but they have had a lot of success with it. I am in Illinois, but there are vets all over who do this. Here is the link to my vet's prolotherapy info page. I will update after Wednesday to let you all know how it works. At that price I'm going to proactively do her right leg too. http://cac60565.vetinzip.com/veterinary-advice/prolotherapy-pet-pain-treatment/ Ok everyone I have a 8 yr old shepherd mix who tore her cruciate last week. Same boat as everyone else. We do not have the 2500 or 3300 they are saying it will cost. I did some further searching online and found something called prolotherapy (or proliferation therapy) that can be a viable alternative to surgery. While no guarantees (same as surgery) the first office visit will be $125 (including the office visit charge AND the injection) and then in 4 to 6 weeks she goes back for another injection (the dog is sedated not anesthesized) and that will cost $100. This does not repair the cruciate but they have had a lot of success with it. I am in Illinois, but there are vets all over who do this. Here is the link to my vet’s prolotherapy info page. I will update after Wednesday to let you all know how it works. At that price I’m going to proactively do her right leg too.

http://cac60565.vetinzip.com/veterinary-advice/prolotherapy-pet-pain-treatment/

]]> By: Gordy Campbell http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/cost-of-repairing-a-torn-aclccl-injury-in-a-dogs-knee/#comment-1392 Gordy Campbell Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:43:30 +0000 http://dogkneeligament.com/?p=129#comment-1392 My cousin has a black lab the same age that had one repaired about the same time as your golden...sound like about the same results 85-90% and still has a slight limp...Mabel went through 8 weeks of water tank therapy after the surgery as well.. My 3 1/2 year old black lab Martha yesterday was given a release command from the sitting position to retreive a training dummey…3-6 steps into the retreive she started screaming in pain and froze…Took her to the vet, she was givin a shot of steroid for inflamation and pain…still don’t know if it is the acl, a muscle or a disc… She was about 5 pounds overweight however she and I have been working out everyday for 2 weeks..and than this happens...I am so depressed..after the Easter holiday I will take her in for x-rays,.. My cousin has a black lab the same age that had one repaired about the same time as your golden…sound like about the same results 85-90% and still has a slight limp…Mabel went through 8 weeks of water tank therapy after the surgery as well..
My 3 1/2 year old black lab Martha yesterday was given a release command from the sitting position to retreive a training dummey…3-6 steps into the retreive she started screaming in pain and froze…Took her to the vet, she was givin a shot of steroid for inflamation and pain…still don’t know if it is the acl, a muscle or a disc… She was about 5 pounds overweight however she and I have been working out everyday for 2 weeks..and than this happens…I am so depressed..after the Easter holiday I will take her in for x-rays,..

]]> By: Gordy Campbell http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/cost-of-repairing-a-torn-aclccl-injury-in-a-dogs-knee/#comment-1391 Gordy Campbell Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:32:00 +0000 http://dogkneeligament.com/?p=129#comment-1391 Great advice, How did your dog injure her left rear leg? My 3 1/2 year old yesterday was given a release command from the sitting position to retreive a training dummey...3-6 steps into the retreive she started screaming in pain and froze...Took her to the vet, she was givin a shot of steroid for inflamation and pain...still don't know if it is the acl, a muscle or a disc... Great advice, How did your dog injure her left rear leg?

My 3 1/2 year old yesterday was given a release command from the sitting position to retreive a training dummey…3-6 steps into the retreive she started screaming in pain and froze…Took her to the vet, she was givin a shot of steroid for inflamation and pain…still don’t know if it is the acl, a muscle or a disc…

]]> By: rain http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/cost-of-repairing-a-torn-aclccl-injury-in-a-dogs-knee/#comment-1318 rain Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:19:15 +0000 http://dogkneeligament.com/?p=129#comment-1318 We have a 9.75 year old golden female, 68 lbs, and we did the extra-capusular surgery May 2010 and the weekend she just did the other knee on March 20, 2011. We are opting out of surgery on the other knee as we are afraid of her age, and it was alot to put her through, she had a very difficult time with the first surgery and she only has 90% weight bearing use on the leg that we did surgery on. So, se would love to hear if any one else has the same issue -- we need hope right now ! Thanks ! We have a 9.75 year old golden female, 68 lbs, and we did the extra-capusular surgery May 2010 and the weekend she just did the other knee on March 20, 2011. We are opting out of surgery on the other knee as we are afraid of her age, and it was alot to put her through, she had a very difficult time with the first surgery and she only has 90% weight bearing use on the leg that we did surgery on. So, se would love to hear if any one else has the same issue — we need hope right now ! Thanks !

]]> By: rain http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/cost-of-repairing-a-torn-aclccl-injury-in-a-dogs-knee/#comment-1317 rain Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:15:07 +0000 http://dogkneeligament.com/?p=129#comment-1317 Jay How old was your dog when you did the first surgery ? How was her weight ? We have a 9.75 year old golden female, 68 lbs, and we did the extra-capusular surgery May 2010 and the weekend she just did the other knee on March 2011. How is your girl doing ? We are opting out of surgery on the other knee as we are afraid of her age, and it was alot to put her through, she had a very difficult time with the first surgery and she only has 90% weight bearing use on the leg that we did surgery on. So, se would love to hear how your girl is doing... we need hope right now ! Thanks ! Jay

How old was your dog when you did the first surgery ? How was her weight ? We have a 9.75 year old golden female, 68 lbs, and we did the extra-capusular surgery May 2010 and the weekend she just did the other knee on March 2011. How is your girl doing ? We are opting out of surgery on the other knee as we are afraid of her age, and it was alot to put her through, she had a very difficult time with the first surgery and she only has 90% weight bearing use on the leg that we did surgery on. So, se would love to hear how your girl is doing… we need hope right now ! Thanks !

]]> By: Kenneth http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/cost-of-repairing-a-torn-aclccl-injury-in-a-dogs-knee/#comment-1245 Kenneth Tue, 01 Mar 2011 22:36:57 +0000 http://dogkneeligament.com/?p=129#comment-1245 Hi Karen - I don't know if it is common, but I have heard of dogs becoming depressed and or losing appetite due to the loss of use of a leg and/or pain. I'd take the dog into the vet and describe all the symptoms to your veterinarian to see what they'd suggest. As far as having problems in the 2nd knee, it's not uncommon. Just like dogs with hip dysplasia, we often see both hips deteriorate. With the knee, it is usually caused by a couple of factors - 1) the size of the dog, maintaining a healthy weight can drastically reduce the chance of one or both knees having this problem, and 2) the dogs genetics, angle of the knee, etc. Some dogs are just more prone to knee problems. Since your dog is only 4, I would personally recommend the surgery because she has a lot of years left. Our dog had the surgery when she was 6 or 7 and she's still getting around fine 3 years later. Still energetic, still runs and plays. She has a little hitch in her step from time to time, but I can't imagine what her life would have been like without the surgery. As with anything, consult your vet and maybe get a 2nd opinion before you go forward with the surgery. Take care, and best of luck. Hi Karen -

I don’t know if it is common, but I have heard of dogs becoming depressed and or losing appetite due to the loss of use of a leg and/or pain. I’d take the dog into the vet and describe all the symptoms to your veterinarian to see what they’d suggest.

As far as having problems in the 2nd knee, it’s not uncommon. Just like dogs with hip dysplasia, we often see both hips deteriorate. With the knee, it is usually caused by a couple of factors – 1) the size of the dog, maintaining a healthy weight can drastically reduce the chance of one or both knees having this problem, and 2) the dogs genetics, angle of the knee, etc. Some dogs are just more prone to knee problems.

Since your dog is only 4, I would personally recommend the surgery because she has a lot of years left. Our dog had the surgery when she was 6 or 7 and she’s still getting around fine 3 years later. Still energetic, still runs and plays. She has a little hitch in her step from time to time, but I can’t imagine what her life would have been like without the surgery.

As with anything, consult your vet and maybe get a 2nd opinion before you go forward with the surgery.

Take care, and best of luck.

]]> By: Karen http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/cost-of-repairing-a-torn-aclccl-injury-in-a-dogs-knee/#comment-1243 Karen Mon, 28 Feb 2011 20:48:15 +0000 http://dogkneeligament.com/?p=129#comment-1243 I have a 4 year old lab mix, Blanche, who weighs 63 lbs. She is in great shape and a very active dog- loves swimming and running and chasing anything!! We have learned this week that she has a partially torn CCL and the vet is recommending the high end surgery (TLPO). Blanche as of now- is not walking on her own and will not eat or drink- has anyone else experienced this? Also, the vet says it is likely she will have problems in her other knee at some point- is this a given? It seems from other posts- it is pretty common...I also would be interested in hearing about "patients" after surgery- is the quality of life the same? As I mentioned- she is very active and I can't bear to think that I would spend all this money for her to not be able to have that lifestyle back. Thank you in advance for the reponses! I have a 4 year old lab mix, Blanche, who weighs 63 lbs. She is in great shape and a very active dog- loves swimming and running and chasing anything!! We have learned this week that she has a partially torn CCL and the vet is recommending the high end surgery (TLPO). Blanche as of now- is not walking on her own and will not eat or drink- has anyone else experienced this? Also, the vet says it is likely she will have problems in her other knee at some point- is this a given? It seems from other posts- it is pretty common…I also would be interested in hearing about “patients” after surgery- is the quality of life the same? As I mentioned- she is very active and I can’t bear to think that I would spend all this money for her to not be able to have that lifestyle back. Thank you in advance for the reponses!

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