Comments on: Dog Knee Surgery Costs – Cost of Repairing a Torn Dog Knee Ligament http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/dog-knee-surgery-costs-cost-of-repairing-a-torn-dog-knee-ligament/ 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: Steve http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/dog-knee-surgery-costs-cost-of-repairing-a-torn-dog-knee-ligament/#comment-2743 Steve Thu, 29 Dec 2011 02:47:11 +0000 http://dogkneeligament.com/?p=26#comment-2743 Where in Florida and is that for TPLO? We need same and would like to check your surgeon out to save as well. Where in Florida and is that for TPLO? We need same and would like to check your surgeon out to save as well.

]]> By: Lisa http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/dog-knee-surgery-costs-cost-of-repairing-a-torn-dog-knee-ligament/#comment-2325 Lisa Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:40:32 +0000 http://dogkneeligament.com/?p=26#comment-2325 My dog was diagnosed today. Price to fix is $600. My vet in Florida is $400.00. Driving 12 hrs to save. make sure you shop.... My dog was diagnosed today. Price to fix is $600. My vet in Florida is $400.00. Driving 12 hrs to save. make sure you shop….

]]> By: marshall http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/dog-knee-surgery-costs-cost-of-repairing-a-torn-dog-knee-ligament/#comment-2267 marshall Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:28:33 +0000 http://dogkneeligament.com/?p=26#comment-2267 I can not afford to pay $1500 for knee surgery for my dog, what do i do? :( help I can not afford to pay $1500 for knee surgery for my dog, what do i do? :( help

]]> By: dawn http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/dog-knee-surgery-costs-cost-of-repairing-a-torn-dog-knee-ligament/#comment-2102 dawn Sat, 10 Sep 2011 21:29:32 +0000 http://dogkneeligament.com/?p=26#comment-2102 My dobermam has alc tears/damage both knees. Who treated you doggie in San Diego?at vet did you see? My dobermam has alc tears/damage both knees. Who treated you doggie in San Diego?at vet did you see?

]]> By: Cynthia http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/dog-knee-surgery-costs-cost-of-repairing-a-torn-dog-knee-ligament/#comment-1892 Cynthia Sat, 16 Jul 2011 20:11:34 +0000 http://dogkneeligament.com/?p=26#comment-1892 We are 15 weeks out of my 4 year old Border Collies' knee surgery- she had completely torn both her cruciate ligament and meniscus. We opted for the suture repair (the old fashioned, non hardware) since she is considered a smaller, younger dog. It cost us 1800 (in San Diego), and I am happy to say that, so far, she looks great! No limping or favoring on the affected leg. HOWEVER, we did have a couple of days limping on the good leg when she was released to the field for the first time two weeks ago, and get an occasional "snapping" sound (like my knees). I'm pleased to say, all limping has stopped and she seems to be ok now, but we are being very careful. We treadmill her 20-25 minutes twice a day or substitute one of her sessions with a 40 minute park walk on slight inclines. She has free run of the house and small courtyard with a couple of steps, and the couch/bed (of course), where she frequently plays tag with the kitten (we got the baby for her during recovery to give her a job and keep her from getting depressed)and her sister (a 2 year old border). We were very careful to keep her as quiet as possible (hah, Border Collie? quiet?) during the ten weeks recovery. We also give her glucosamine/chontroitin and salmon oil, watch her weight and ice/massage the leg as needed. We also have to accept the arthritis will develop- even post-surgery- just because of the trauma, so we do what we must to prevent further damamge and keept those joints well lubricated and strong. She is a service dog; that is the least we can do for all she's done for us. Beware, though- they like their massages and Princess will "fake" the "Frankenleg" to get one now! What's worse is her sister has learned the same trick. How do I know they are faking? No left lifting when mommy isn't watching them! Stinkers. One can't have an ego if they own a Border Collie, sigh. We are 15 weeks out of my 4 year old Border Collies’ knee surgery- she had completely torn both her cruciate ligament and meniscus. We opted for the suture repair (the old fashioned, non hardware) since she is considered a smaller, younger dog. It cost us 1800 (in San Diego), and I am happy to say that, so far, she looks great! No limping or favoring on the affected leg. HOWEVER, we did have a couple of days limping on the good leg when she was released to the field for the first time two weeks ago, and get an occasional “snapping” sound (like my knees). I’m pleased to say, all limping has stopped and she seems to be ok now, but we are being very careful. We treadmill her 20-25 minutes twice a day or substitute one of her sessions with a 40 minute park walk on slight inclines. She has free run of the house and small courtyard with a couple of steps, and the couch/bed (of course), where she frequently plays tag with the kitten (we got the baby for her during recovery to give her a job and keep her from getting depressed)and her sister (a 2 year old border). We were very careful to keep her as quiet as possible (hah, Border Collie? quiet?) during the ten weeks recovery. We also give her glucosamine/chontroitin and salmon oil, watch her weight and ice/massage the leg as needed. We also have to accept the arthritis will develop- even post-surgery- just because of the trauma, so we do what we must to prevent further damamge and keept those joints well lubricated and strong. She is a service dog; that is the least we can do for all she’s done for us. Beware, though- they like their massages and Princess will “fake” the “Frankenleg” to get one now! What’s worse is her sister has learned the same trick. How do I know they are faking? No left lifting when mommy isn’t watching them! Stinkers. One can’t have an ego if they own a Border Collie, sigh.

]]> By: Danielle http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/dog-knee-surgery-costs-cost-of-repairing-a-torn-dog-knee-ligament/#comment-1860 Danielle Sat, 09 Jul 2011 16:31:24 +0000 http://dogkneeligament.com/?p=26#comment-1860 My 3 year old boxer/shephard mix was just diagnosed with a cruciate tear. Since he was a puppy they told me his limp was from hip dysplasia and worn cartilage on the knee joint. I feel like since it took them so long to tell me what was wrong, that surgery will be even harder on him now, because the carilage will be completely worn away. Any suggestions on which surgery would be better?? Thanks, Danielle My 3 year old boxer/shephard mix was just diagnosed with a cruciate tear. Since he was a puppy they told me his limp was from hip dysplasia and worn cartilage on the knee joint. I feel like since it took them so long to tell me what was wrong, that surgery will be even harder on him now, because the carilage will be completely worn away. Any suggestions on which surgery would be better??
Thanks, Danielle

]]> By: Lisa http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/dog-knee-surgery-costs-cost-of-repairing-a-torn-dog-knee-ligament/#comment-1420 Lisa Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:27:33 +0000 http://dogkneeligament.com/?p=26#comment-1420 My dog had a torn CCL. I opted for the TPLO surgery because she is young (1 1/2) and active and i was afraid that she would ruin the tightrope or suture methods because is it hard to keep her calm at times. I called University of Pennsylvania first (they gave me a price estimate of $1500-$3500), but they could not give me an appointment for a month (they said spring was a busy tiume for orthopedics). My dog was completely lame on her one back leg and I wanted to get the surgery done asap so she would be fully recovered by summer. I took her to the veterinary specialty center in Newark Delaware instead. Dr. said her ligament was completely torn and her meniscus was also torn. Final cost was $3000 ($500 less than their estimate). The surgery was 2 1/2 weeks ago and she is doing very well. She is using the bad leg most of the time. She is able to go on short (5-10) minutes walks and is acting like her old self again. My dog had a torn CCL. I opted for the TPLO surgery because she is young (1 1/2) and active and i was afraid that she would ruin the tightrope or suture methods because is it hard to keep her calm at times. I called University of Pennsylvania first (they gave me a price estimate of $1500-$3500), but they could not give me an appointment for a month (they said spring was a busy tiume for orthopedics). My dog was completely lame on her one back leg and I wanted to get the surgery done asap so she would be fully recovered by summer. I took her to the veterinary specialty center in Newark Delaware instead. Dr. said her ligament was completely torn and her meniscus was also torn. Final cost was $3000 ($500 less than their estimate). The surgery was 2 1/2 weeks ago and she is doing very well. She is using the bad leg most of the time. She is able to go on short (5-10) minutes walks and is acting like her old self again.

]]> By: Karen http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/dog-knee-surgery-costs-cost-of-repairing-a-torn-dog-knee-ligament/#comment-1416 Karen Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:14:57 +0000 http://dogkneeligament.com/?p=26#comment-1416 My 4-year-old golden was just diagnosed with two torn CCLs. Ortho specialist says surgery is necessary. Estimate is $4500 for TPLO and $3600 for traditional, but vet says we can do both at the same time with traditional, for about $5600. We already have about $1000 invested in just getting to this point. I have been all over the internet since getting this diagnosis and reeling from the cost. This seems a lot higher than what most people are quoting. And I am torn on the conservative management/brace approach too. Stories pro and con on that and on surgery. I am in the Philadelphia area (northwest suburbs). Anyone have any good experiences here? Is this cost typical for this area, or can I do better? My 4-year-old golden was just diagnosed with two torn CCLs. Ortho specialist says surgery is necessary. Estimate is $4500 for TPLO and $3600 for traditional, but vet says we can do both at the same time with traditional, for about $5600. We already have about $1000 invested in just getting to this point. I have been all over the internet since getting this diagnosis and reeling from the cost. This seems a lot higher than what most people are quoting. And I am torn on the conservative management/brace approach too. Stories pro and con on that and on surgery. I am in the Philadelphia area (northwest suburbs). Anyone have any good experiences here? Is this cost typical for this area, or can I do better?

]]> By: Carla http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/dog-knee-surgery-costs-cost-of-repairing-a-torn-dog-knee-ligament/#comment-1342 Carla Fri, 01 Apr 2011 21:25:29 +0000 http://dogkneeligament.com/?p=26#comment-1342 Haven't really tried either one but just looked at their web site. Check both out and see what you think. Best I remember, the Muttknee did seem easy to cast and less epensive that some of the others. Good luck. Haven’t really tried either one but just looked at their web site. Check both out and see what you think. Best I remember, the Muttknee did seem easy to cast and less epensive that some of the others. Good luck.

]]> By: Marci in Washington http://dogkneeligament.com/cost-of-surgery/dog-knee-surgery-costs-cost-of-repairing-a-torn-dog-knee-ligament/#comment-1339 Marci in Washington Wed, 30 Mar 2011 21:39:26 +0000 http://dogkneeligament.com/?p=26#comment-1339 Carla, I have been researching braces for my nearly 9-year-old Lab. I noticed you looked at the Muttknee product once and later on mentioned the Ace Ortho. Did you conclude that Ace was better over the Muttknee. If so what were your reasons? Thanks Marci Carla,

I have been researching braces for my nearly 9-year-old Lab. I noticed you looked at the Muttknee product once and later on mentioned the Ace Ortho. Did you conclude that Ace was better over the Muttknee. If so what were your reasons?

Thanks
Marci

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