And I am referring to dogs specifically, not personal injuries. He is a rescue border collie/springer spaniel mix. Hunting in his blood, about 4 yrs old and 85 lbs. Came home from work and let him out, he spotted a squirrel and treed it, then the squirrel fell and didn't stand a chance. Keightley killed the squirrel and tore his ACL in the process. The pet emergency center is recommending surgery. He can't even put weight on it, can't get up the stairs, can't jump on couch, and can't get into bed. He is on pain meds, but doesn't seem to be in pain. Anybody have advice regarding this issue?
My dog tore his ACL today? Anybody with same experience and advice?
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A friend of mine had a standard poodle that tore the ACL in both back legs. He was in bad shape and had to be carried most places. He had both legs surgically repaired and the dog was eventually pretty much back to normal. He did extremely well with his surgery.
Yep..friends dog tore both acl's...spent an *** load of money but dog is fine now
Our oldest Havanese tore his CCL, which is the canine equivalent to the ACL. We had it surgically repaired. It cost $3000. The surgery performed on Jackson involved hollowing the lower bone to provide a better seat, attaching a new tendon, and putting on a flexible stainless brace that wrapped around the bone at each end of the brace and was screwed in place. The joint is now stronger than the original natural joint. Recovery is tough on everyone. Dog must be kept in restricted movement for 4 to 5 weeks. (Small pen) No jumping, no running, no climbing stairs. They must be on a leash and restricted when going to the bathroom. Then, the rehab begins which are short walks on a leash on level ground, progressing in length. This takes another 4 to 6 weeks. No jumping and restricted in running.
This will try your patience.
This will try your patience.
Do you want someone to come over and shoot it?
Hate to say this, but sounds like this was nature's way of learning your dog some manners. You should be thankful he can't jump on the couch or bed.
Too many fur parents have no business being fur parents, tbh. It's sad.
Too many fur parents have no business being fur parents, tbh. It's sad.
Just watch out for pain killer addiction. Drug rehab for dogs is not cheap these days.
There is a specialist in Louisville off Blakenbaker I believe that is supposed to one of the best around. Took my retriever and had his done. Cost was $3200. Worked perfect.
That's where ours was done
I knew I was in trouble when I saw the Lexus dealership was across the street
I live in Lexington but our vet said this guy had a great reputation. I afraid I'm gonna have to have his other leg done soon. After he get up it takes a little time before he starts putting weight on it.
My dog tore the Acl in her back leg. She would not walk on it. The vet recommended costly surgery. I then did online research and found many views that said the surgery would be more miserable for the dog then the actual injury.
I took a wait and see approach put ice on it regularly and eventually she started walking on it again and is happy as can be. Every now in then she starts limping but some ice does the trick. My dog isn't out hunting and running all the time and lays around the house 90% of the time so I feel like I made the right choice for my bank account and my dog.
I took a wait and see approach put ice on it regularly and eventually she started walking on it again and is happy as can be. Every now in then she starts limping but some ice does the trick. My dog isn't out hunting and running all the time and lays around the house 90% of the time so I feel like I made the right choice for my bank account and my dog.
My wife is a vet. We pretty much talk **** about folks like you all the time. Did some research :joy:
What a coincidence - we make fun of vets at our house. "Buy expensive heart worm medication from us or you dog will die the most horrid death ever". "Pay me $3200 for the ACL of a 9-year old dog". "Your dog has cancer - you'll need to give it chemo". Give me a break.
Probably shouldn't own a pet. Probably shouldn't rely on 20/20 for your info. But some people just suck.
It's called doing their job. If you don't value the quality of life for your pet then don't own a pet. Or don't take them to the vet. Their job is to diagnose and treat. And some of those treatments, surgeries, etc are expensive.
My female chow lab mix had this surgery. She lived the rest of her life without problems with her knee. She walked several miles a day. Your dog will benefit from the surgery.
I have a rescue poodle mutt mix. Compared to where he started out his life couldn't be better. Walks daily. Sleeps wherever he wants. Receives about 10,000 calories daily from the amount of food my young children drop on the floor. But yeah, I suck because I won't put my kids college fund on the line if my 9-year old dog comes down with cancer.
There are some ****** vets out there. Most of them older that don't care anymore. The vast majority of them are good vets that care about your pet though. They put themselves through years of school and long *** hours because they care. When clients come in thinking they know more than the vet it sucks. Other than the scraps, it sounds like your dog is in a good situation. Just don't get pissed at the vet when they offer heart worm meds. Just don't take them.
Good for her. Glad she enjoys fleecing pet owners.
Some of us don't want to contribute to your vacation fund. And there is plenty of info out there saying surgery should not be your first option. Try restrictions on movement for 8 weeks and see if the dog shows signs of improvement. Surgery is still an option if that doesn't work.
Next time you go to the doctor, tell him you were on webmd and you just need some antibiotics.
My next door neighbor years ago lost one fine quail hunting English Setter to heart worms. He wished he hadn't been cheap and lost a valuable dog
Heart worms are terrible man. ****** way to go. The meds are expensive but if your dog goes outside there is a good chance they will get them if you don't keep them treated.
My vet wants to put braces on my dog's teeth. She said if I don't do it that my dog will die from oral cancer.