TPLO

Sending wishes for peaceful recoveries. Our previous dog had 3 ACL surgeries --one double string -- which failed, and two TPLOs. Better, easier revery with the TPLO and the knowledge that it's a permanent fix.
I agree with your feelings about insurance.

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Originally Posted by C.A. in TO

Sending wishes for peaceful recoveries. Our previous dog had 3 ACL surgeries --one double string -- which failed, and two TPLOs. Better, easier revery with the TPLO and the knowledge that it's a permanent fix.
I agree with your feelings about insurance.

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Ca,
Always interested in ACL issues. Did you ever find out why the double string((I assume fish line) failed?

Holy you could buy a couple new "replacement" dogs for that price! Yowza!

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Originally Posted by krakadawn

Ca,
Always interested in ACL issues. Did you ever find out why the double string((I assume fish line) failed?

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Not only did the vet use stronger than usual fish line but he doubled it. Additionally, he also did the procedure than involved rethreading a portion of the ligament back upon itself. And at 11 weeks post-op our Molly stepped onto a spot of water on the floor and her foot twisted. She IMMEDIATELY raised her leg in the all too familiar sign of a torn ACL. (Confirmed the next day)

Wow in all the years of working dogs in extreme conditions I have never had an ACL issue. Is this common with certain breeds ? I can understand if a dog has been a couch potato for months on end then you let the dog out in icy conditions to run free. It also amazes me the amount of cash people will spend locally on vet bills. I would seriously consider going to the states Sharon even to get a quote over the phone first to rule it out. All the best Sharon.

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O kay , I'm looking for sympathy. :)

Yes the young setter needs leg injury surgery.

The old setter still has a mass and a heart murmur.

The pup has embedded stitches that didn't dissolve from his neutering surgery. They have to be removed.

The cat died last week.

http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0eb45fbf.jpg

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Bring them all to my vet in the states Canton Animal Clinic and I am sure you will get huge savings. if you need anything please PM me .

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Wow in all the years of working dogs in extreme conditions I have never had an ACL issue. Is this common with certain breeds ? I can understand if a dog has been a couch potato for months on end then you let the dog out in icy conditions to run free. It also amazes me the amount of cash people will spend locally on vet bills. I would seriously consider going to the states Sharon even to get a quote over the phone first to rule it out. All the best Sharon.

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It seems to be a very common injury , had it happen to one of ours , here is an interesting link;

http://www.dogheirs.com/dogheirs/pos...-and-diagnosis

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Originally Posted by yellow dog

Wow in all the years of working dogs in extreme conditions I have never had an ACL issue. Is this common with certain breeds ? I can understand if a dog has been a couch potato for months on end then you let the dog out in icy conditions to run free. It also amazes me the amount of cash people will spend locally on vet bills. I would seriously consider going to the states Sharon even to get a quote over the phone first to rule it out. All the best Sharon.

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It's common in Rotties as well. The vet thought I had to do both knee's on my last girl but lucked out and only had to do one.

Early spay or neuter is apparently a factor with ACL issues and my last girl was spayed at 4 months.


Sorry to hear about this Sharon. Enough is enough. Good luck.

I'm so sorry to hear all of this Sharon. I hope it all works out as best it can.
Oh....and I love what you've done with your hair. :)
Keep the faith my dear.
Ugo

LOL Took me a minute to get that joke .