Hello everyone, first time posting here. We have a 7.5 year old pitbull who tore his ACL a few weeks ago. We've gotten a variety of recommendations from veterinarians in our area. One procedure that we felt was interesting was called a "tightrope" procedure. Does anyone have any experience with...

My dog got injured while we sheltered another pit, now we need help getting Brünni back up to speed! We've always helped other pitties in need, anything you can help us with is greatly appreciated!

Duke's an extremely active dog. When I got home yesterday he was limping so I stayed home with him and we slept about 11 hours last night. I woke up he was walking on his leg again, pulling at the leash, etc. I took him to the vet and he lied down while we waited then all of a sudden started...

So about 2 weeks ago I took my girl out for a run and the next day she was limping from her left back leg. I checked her paw and she had what looked like a little pimple in the webbing of her foot, turned out to be a splinter. I did some research and decided to clean the area and create rest her...

My 19 month old female pit has a slight tear in her left ACL (which the vet says she can see is healing and to keep doing what I am doing) and VERY MILD hip dysplasia in her right hip. She said it is SUPER mild and to not be concerned with it now. It could cause her to have arthritis later in...

Obviously I'm not a vet and I realize most of you aren't either, but I'm sure someone can help. Last night I came home from work and I noticed my 2 year old dog was having a hard time laying down and getting comfy. She would walk in circles about 10 times, lay down then stand back up. It...

Hi all...had our 2 yr old female examined last night by a vet here in NYC whose an orthopedic surgeon. after handling and moving her joints he said she had an acl tear and gave a very enthusiastic sell job for surgery within the next 2 weeks. It seems very expensive, 2,000 plus ( a major hit for...

Last week Nila jumped out of the back of our truck and was lost for 4 days. We finally got her back Saturday. When she was returned she was limping pretty bad on her left rear leg. I brought her to the vet Monday morning for a complete checkup and to exam her leg. The vet checked her out and...

So kilo, my 9 month old bully tore his acl. I was just wondering if anyone has encountered this with their dog, and if so what surgery did they recieve. I was told that there was a few to choose from and i just wanted any info that could help me... What surgery they had, how effective it was...

Poor Tempest blew her ACL out this weekend at the show. DARN IT! Now I have to figure out what surgery we are going to do since the TPLO is not an option. For those that don't know when you do the TPLO they rearrange the structure of the knee and the dog is no longer balanced. She blew it out...

We flirt poled yesterday afternoon and everything was fine, as my girl got off the couch at 9pm she was limping off the rear left leg. Ive gone thru 4 of these ( ACL surgeries)with 3 dogs in the last 6 years. She is active 78lb AB and coming up to 2 years old. Has anyone ever let this injury...

I am just wondering if ACL tears can be genetic? Such as, a dog has weaker ACL's that are more apt to tears do to bad breeding. Helena tore both of her knees before age 2. I have always wondered if it was my fault for letting her run and jump too much before age one.... or if she could have been...

My boy Bentley will be having ACL surgery Monday morning.

Everyone I know I am new here, but I really need some help. My dog Helena tore her ACL last year and due to money troubles it took us 5 months to get the surgery which we had a payment plan set up and got behind on. Well today I let her off leash for no more than a minute to run and she came to...

Champ is only 1 week post op and it has been a rough one for him. He eats and drinks ok but he will only get up to go out when I lift him up and use a sling to help him walk. one he is outside, he walks on three legs to pee but then I have to go get him in the sling to get him to move again. How...

Champ blew his right patella and his left ACL. The orth. Dr. told me about a slip and crimp procedure to replace the ACL with a monofilament ligament that only lasts 3 months, is that long enough to build scar tissue and muscle mass to hold the knee together after the mono fails? Is this...