When a dog has a torn cruciate ligament, it will cause instability on the joint that leads to inflammation, pain and eventual degeneration. It can be quite debilitating and the effect on mobility in the future can reduce their quality of life much earlier th...
If the CCL has only been partly torn, it’s likely to improve, or completely heal, on its own. However, the damage still has the potential to lead to spurs, arthritis, decreased range of motion, and pain. Using a knee brace will help to relieve pressure from the ligament, reducing the...
We tried conservative management, including a custom orthotic knee brace, cold laser therapy, limited mobility with rest, and anti-inflammatories, but nothing stopped the pain nor healed the torn ligament. Dexter had surgery twice: Once at the age of five and again at the age of 6-1/2. T...
There are other possibilities as well such as a slight sprain or a strain in a muscle, a torn ligament in her knee or other things. I'd highly recommend having your vet look at Trigger as soon as you can. The vet can determine if there is a serious problem or not and can also giv...
Displacement of the kneecap is often associated with multiple deformities of the hindlimb, involving the hip joint, femur, and tibia. The condition can also lead to cartilage and ligament injuries in the knee. Affected animals are lame or walk with a skipping gait. Dogs of any a...
Domingo Overcomes Weakened Immunity, Poor Gut pH, Yeast Name: DomingoBreed: Australian Cattle DogAge: 11 YearsIssue: Gut pH; Skin Health Domingo was adopted in 2017 from a shelter and came with a greasy coat, fleas and embedded ticks. He developed excoriated, oozing... ...
she just fell down. Uh-oh. I hoped to find a thorn in her foot or some other minor problem, but I knew what it probably was. The vet confirmed it the next day. As often happens with Labs, after one knee goes, the other follows. She has atorn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament)and ...
Although it is not common, one possible hind leg injury in dogs is tearing a muscle or ligament in the hock, which is similar to a human ankle. The hock joins a dog's paw with his shin bone just below the knee. In anatomical terms, the hock connects the talus and calcaneus bones of...
Description: Walter Beaux is a working service dog with an active career interfacing with Law Enforcement, Fire and EMS. He travels the U.S.A. special... Read More Sadie - Cruciate Ligament Description: Sadie had a torn ligament in her rear leg (knee). Comments: Sadie has fully recovered...
ligament, deciding on the right treatment is vital. Here's what could happen if the injury goes untreated: 1. Chronic Pain and Discomfort A torn cruciate ligament can cause significant pain and discomfort in the knee joint. Without proper intervention, this pain can become chronic, severely ...