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 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:08:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Lyndsay http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/cost-of-repairing-a-torn-aclccl-injury-in-a-dogs-knee/comment-page-1/#comment-602 Lyndsay Fri, 27 Aug 2010 23:51:39 +0000 http://dogkneeligament.com/?p=129#comment-602 Oops, I had a typo, Lexis did not have the TTA surgery. She had the TPLO surgery. Oops, I had a typo, Lexis did not have the TTA surgery. She had the TPLO surgery.

]]> By: Lyndsay http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/cost-of-repairing-a-torn-aclccl-injury-in-a-dogs-knee/comment-page-1/#comment-601 Lyndsay Fri, 27 Aug 2010 23:31:41 +0000 http://dogkneeligament.com/?p=129#comment-601 My husband and I have a 57lb doberman who is 7 years old and tore her ACL while jumping off the bed. Lexis qualified for the TTA surgery, and we spent approximately $3000 (which included the consult, an x-ray, the surgery, and all medications). We live in Oklahoma City. We are on day 2 after the surgery, and so far she is doing well, but her leg is extremely swollen. She does not like to be pinned up, so I did give her a sedative. My husband and I have a 57lb doberman who is 7 years old and tore her ACL while jumping off the bed. Lexis qualified for the TTA surgery, and we spent approximately $3000 (which included the consult, an x-ray, the surgery, and all medications). We live in Oklahoma City. We are on day 2 after the surgery, and so far she is doing well, but her leg is extremely swollen. She does not like to be pinned up, so I did give her a sedative.

]]> By: Kenneth http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/cost-of-repairing-a-torn-aclccl-injury-in-a-dogs-knee/comment-page-1/#comment-579 Kenneth Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:48:53 +0000 http://dogkneeligament.com/?p=129#comment-579 Hi Sonya, sorry to hear about your dog. Would you care to expand on the "Care Credit" card? I've never heard of that. It might be something that could be of value to our readers. Thank you Hi Sonya, sorry to hear about your dog. Would you care to expand on the “Care Credit” card? I’ve never heard of that. It might be something that could be of value to our readers.

Thank you

]]> By: Sonya http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/cost-of-repairing-a-torn-aclccl-injury-in-a-dogs-knee/comment-page-1/#comment-577 Sonya Tue, 10 Aug 2010 03:07:30 +0000 http://dogkneeligament.com/?p=129#comment-577 Hey, My black lab just had knee surgery today and the only way we were able to afford it was a "Care Credit" Card. It is for pet expenses and human expenses also. Hey, My black lab just had knee surgery today and the only way we were able to afford it was a “Care Credit” Card. It is for pet expenses and human expenses also.

]]> By: Christine http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/cost-of-repairing-a-torn-aclccl-injury-in-a-dogs-knee/comment-page-1/#comment-574 Christine Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:39:21 +0000 http://dogkneeligament.com/?p=129#comment-574 We have a 7 year old yellow lab. She is the best! However she does have the hip problems that labs generally have and arthritis. She has never been a super active lab but will definitely run and play. She has limped for a while and we thought that this was due to the arthritis but on a recent visit to the vet, he said that she also has a torn ACL. He said this really needs to be fixed. I do not know much about the surgery other than the costs associated with it which would be very difficult to pay at the moment. She is slightly overweight but has really had not other major health issues other than an ear infection. I am looking for advice for this surgery. I want to know if it is worth it because of her age and the common problems that a lot of labs have. Again I do not know much about surgery, but I wanted to know if this will fix the problem or it is inevitable that the other leg will go as well costing more. I just want to know the options or opinions that others have if you have been in this situation as well. She is a member of our family and I want to do as much as I can and would not like to see her suffer. We have a 7 year old yellow lab. She is the best! However she does have the hip problems that labs generally have and arthritis. She has never been a super active lab but will definitely run and play. She has limped for a while and we thought that this was due to the arthritis but on a recent visit to the vet, he said that she also has a torn ACL. He said this really needs to be fixed. I do not know much about the surgery other than the costs associated with it which would be very difficult to pay at the moment. She is slightly overweight but has really had not other major health issues other than an ear infection. I am looking for advice for this surgery. I want to know if it is worth it because of her age and the common problems that a lot of labs have. Again I do not know much about surgery, but I wanted to know if this will fix the problem or it is inevitable that the other leg will go as well costing more. I just want to know the options or opinions that others have if you have been in this situation as well. She is a member of our family and I want to do as much as I can and would not like to see her suffer.

]]> By: Jane http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/cost-of-repairing-a-torn-aclccl-injury-in-a-dogs-knee/comment-page-1/#comment-572 Jane Mon, 02 Aug 2010 19:48:02 +0000 http://dogkneeligament.com/?p=129#comment-572 Hi Lynda - We decided to go with extracapsular repair surgery and not the TPLO, which is more invasive and considerably more money; the vet who will perform this surgery has done so on a number of large dogs without any complications. It's scary, though, as I am concerned about keep her quiet during the first few weeks post surgery. Has anyone else elected to go for this type of surgery with their dogs? Hi Lynda -

We decided to go with extracapsular repair surgery and not the TPLO, which is more invasive and considerably more money; the vet who will perform this surgery has done so on a number of large dogs without any complications. It’s scary, though, as I am concerned about keep her quiet during the first few weeks post surgery. Has anyone else elected to go for this type of surgery with their dogs?

]]> By: Jane http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/cost-of-repairing-a-torn-aclccl-injury-in-a-dogs-knee/comment-page-1/#comment-570 Jane Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:20:01 +0000 http://dogkneeligament.com/?p=129#comment-570 Lynda, I will be taking my dog to a new vet for a second opinion later this week and will be happy to report back. Lynda,
I will be taking my dog to a new vet for a second opinion later this week and will be happy to report back.

]]> By: Lynda http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/cost-of-repairing-a-torn-aclccl-injury-in-a-dogs-knee/comment-page-1/#comment-569 Lynda Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:44:54 +0000 http://dogkneeligament.com/?p=129#comment-569 Lynda, my dog is 5 - black lab - and the problem sounds exactly the same. We are considering surgery too. What did you decide? I too am on the fence but fear the arthritis...thanks - Laura Lynda, my dog is 5 – black lab – and the problem sounds exactly the same. We are considering surgery too. What did you decide? I too am on the fence but fear the arthritis…thanks – Laura

]]> By: Jane http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/cost-of-repairing-a-torn-aclccl-injury-in-a-dogs-knee/comment-page-1/#comment-567 Jane Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:52:46 +0000 http://dogkneeligament.com/?p=129#comment-567 Hi Ken - I've got a very active, happy golden mix (about 60 lbs) who appears to have a torn ACL on her left rear leg, according to her primary vet. Lily is limping, but when she sees a squirrel, she's off like a rocket and appears to be oblivious to her malady! She's in good health, isn't overweight, but she has had a femoral head excision on her right leg, so I'm concerned about subjecting her to another surgery and the possibility of two lame legs in the future. I'd love to have a recommendation for a vet that is somewhat a known quantity. Did your dog have the surgery in Southern California? Or has anyone out there a good rec for a So Cal vet ortho? Thanks for your help -- and thank you for this wonderful site. Hi Ken -

I’ve got a very active, happy golden mix (about 60 lbs) who appears to have a torn ACL on her left rear leg, according to her primary vet. Lily is limping, but when she sees a squirrel, she’s off like a rocket and appears to be oblivious to her malady! She’s in good health, isn’t overweight, but she has had a femoral head excision on her right leg, so I’m concerned about subjecting her to another surgery and the possibility of two lame legs in the future. I’d love to have a recommendation for a vet that is somewhat a known quantity. Did your dog have the surgery in Southern California? Or has anyone out there a good rec for a So Cal vet ortho? Thanks for your help — and thank you for this wonderful site.

]]> By: Kenneth http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/cost-of-repairing-a-torn-aclccl-injury-in-a-dogs-knee/comment-page-1/#comment-539 Kenneth Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:59:40 +0000 http://dogkneeligament.com/?p=129#comment-539 Hi Cindy - See Amanda's post here: http://dogkneeligament.com/weight-management/conservative-managementtreatment-as-a-cranial-cruciate-ligament/ That might help you out a bit. Hi Cindy -

See Amanda’s post here:
http://dogkneeligament.com/weight-management/conservative-managementtreatment-as-a-cranial-cruciate-ligament/

That might help you out a bit.

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