Bad day: Dog tore his ACL
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5.8Coupe
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Sucks bad, he cant go upstairs to sleep with my daughter at night, got to take him out ot the bathroom so he doesnt run. CRAP!!!
5.8Coupe
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The earliest they can do it is next thursday, just wondering if anyone has any other recommendations.
FBODGRL
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I saw an orthopedic specialist in Southfield for my dogs luxating patella. I liked him alot. They were about 2/3 higher in price than my vets office though. If your vets office is comfortable doing it and you are comfortable with them I would stick with them. Waiting a week isn't too bad.
Just keep him rested and don't let him over do it. I know tons of people whose does have blown their ACL.
Just keep him rested and don't let him over do it. I know tons of people whose does have blown their ACL.
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avbcon12
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ill ask my wife, stay tuned. shes at MSU BTW.
age of dog, does it go on runs with you? how active is the dog? is your vet able to do the basic and TPLO or just basic and would send it to a specialist for the TPLO? how many pounds?
WIFE SAYS:
if hes not that active and is older then the "basic surgery" is an MRIT and it involves using fishing line (surgical grade) to recreate the ACL (fake ligament) and would be fine for an older dog. risks include: fishing line could break (if a very active dog), arthritis will develop, and by the nature of the surgery and placement of the ligaments the range of motion of the knee is limited.
TPLO (wife recommends for your dog since it looks young and active): involves breaking the bone, below the knee and changing the angle that the knee sits at. more expensive but preferred procedure on younger/active dogs. a plate is places in the leg (tibia) and stays forever. risks include: implant failure, infection, and inappropriate fracture of the bone.
both procedures require physical cage rest afterwards and physical therapy after (can be done at home)
if TPLO dont do it anywhere else other than MSU (specialists ONLY) and Dr. Guiot is the best! $2700 is about right at MSU too, do it there hands down.
unfortunately, when they have ACL tears they are usually caused by a degenerative disease so it may happen to the other leg down the road. unless of course there was trauma like being hit by a car or something, if it just happened while jumping off of a porch or something id start saving up money for the other down the road.
you can PM me with your number if you want to speak with my wife.
age of dog, does it go on runs with you? how active is the dog? is your vet able to do the basic and TPLO or just basic and would send it to a specialist for the TPLO? how many pounds?
WIFE SAYS:
if hes not that active and is older then the "basic surgery" is an MRIT and it involves using fishing line (surgical grade) to recreate the ACL (fake ligament) and would be fine for an older dog. risks include: fishing line could break (if a very active dog), arthritis will develop, and by the nature of the surgery and placement of the ligaments the range of motion of the knee is limited.
TPLO (wife recommends for your dog since it looks young and active): involves breaking the bone, below the knee and changing the angle that the knee sits at. more expensive but preferred procedure on younger/active dogs. a plate is places in the leg (tibia) and stays forever. risks include: implant failure, infection, and inappropriate fracture of the bone.
both procedures require physical cage rest afterwards and physical therapy after (can be done at home)
if TPLO dont do it anywhere else other than MSU (specialists ONLY) and Dr. Guiot is the best! $2700 is about right at MSU too, do it there hands down.
unfortunately, when they have ACL tears they are usually caused by a degenerative disease so it may happen to the other leg down the road. unless of course there was trauma like being hit by a car or something, if it just happened while jumping off of a porch or something id start saving up money for the other down the road.
you can PM me with your number if you want to speak with my wife.
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avbcon12
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thanks, my wife can be the resident veterinarian for Motown.
5.8Coupe
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Thanks for the info, my vet would send him to a specialist for the tplo, not sure if i can swing the extra cash or not. +1
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avbcon12
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Ok good, a specialist (and hospital) is the only person/place id trust to do it. there are a lot of different size plates and things that need to be on hand for the surgery, there isnt just one size fits all/most so a specialty hospital is the place to be.
FYI, MSU has a payment plan but of course its hit with interest.
avbcon12
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no
FBODGRL
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avbcon12
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like i said earlier, start saving for the other leg too if this one didnt happen by trauma (hit by car).
our friends dog had one of her ACL tears from jumping off of a truck tailgate (to the ground ~2.5 feet). it was fixed (TPLO) and 3 months later the other one snapped by running around the yard. obviously a degenerative issue. her dog is only 1.5 years old and very active
our friends dog had one of her ACL tears from jumping off of a truck tailgate (to the ground ~2.5 feet). it was fixed (TPLO) and 3 months later the other one snapped by running around the yard. obviously a degenerative issue. her dog is only 1.5 years old and very active
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Scooter70
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Same thing happened to my friend's 120lb Akita.