http://blog.petmeds.com/ask-the-vet/torn-anterior-cruciate-ligament-acl-dogs/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:44:18 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 http://blog.petmeds.com/ask-the-vet/torn-anterior-cruciate-ligament-acl-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-1293 Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Thu, 20 May 2010 02:45:22 +0000 http://blog.petmeds.com/?p=863#comment-1293 I have seen many dogs with partially torn cruciate ligaments heal with rest and ant inflammatories along with use of joint supplements. So I think that would be fine approach to repair the completely torn knee only to start. Even the best surgeons acknowledge that dogs WILL develop degenerative joint disease even in surgically repaired ACL's. The supplements I would use long term include super joint enhancer, omega 3 fatty acids like nordic naturals omega 3, the antioxidant proanthozone, all which you can get from 1800petmeds. I would also look into the supplement Ligaplex II from company called Standard process, which is wonderful for strengthening ligaments when used over time. I have seen many dogs with partially torn cruciate ligaments heal with rest and ant inflammatories along with use of joint supplements. So I think that would be fine approach to repair the completely torn knee only to start. Even the best surgeons acknowledge that dogs WILL develop degenerative joint disease even in surgically repaired ACL’s. The supplements I would use long term include super joint enhancer, omega 3 fatty acids like nordic naturals omega 3, the antioxidant proanthozone, all which you can get from 1800petmeds. I would also look into the supplement Ligaplex II from company called Standard process, which is wonderful for strengthening ligaments when used over time.

]]> http://blog.petmeds.com/ask-the-vet/torn-anterior-cruciate-ligament-acl-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-1292 Nanci Wed, 19 May 2010 16:27:09 +0000 http://blog.petmeds.com/?p=863#comment-1292 Hello, Suggestions/advice very appreciated -- My 2 1/2 yr. old Aust. Shepherd has completely torn ACL back knee. The other is partially torn. Ortho vet suggesting surgery in partially torn knee first, waiting a bit, then doing completely torn knee. What is your opinion on doing the worst knee first , with hope that partially torn knee heals with rest. Money is an issue. Price for surgery $1600 per knee for nylon thread (I think this is called Extracapsular Stabilization). Dog weighs 70 lbs. Thank you. Hello, Suggestions/advice very appreciated — My 2 1/2 yr. old Aust. Shepherd has completely torn ACL back knee. The other is partially torn. Ortho vet suggesting surgery in partially torn knee first, waiting a bit, then doing completely torn knee. What is your opinion on doing the worst knee first , with hope that partially torn knee heals with rest. Money is an issue. Price for surgery $1600 per knee for nylon thread (I think this is called Extracapsular Stabilization). Dog weighs 70 lbs. Thank you.

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