Comments on: PetMeds®: Ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) in Dogs

By: Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian

Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:09:00 +0000

Taking her for rehab would be great idea. I would also use supplements such as super joint enhancer and proanthozone from 1800petmeds.

By: Echo

Echo — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:41:21 +0000

I want to know what I should do for my 2.5 years Shiba Inu who just had ACL and dislocated kneecap repairing surgery 16 days ago. I waited for 6 weeks before the surgery by restricting her activities but it did not work. After the surgery, she still holds up the injured leg. When I stretched her leg per vet suggestion, I can hear the slight popping sound and she seems not happy about it. What should I do to help her recover completely and sooner? I’m consider to bring her to hydro-rehab center, such as swimming or underwater treadmill. Want to get the professional’s opinion. Thanks.

By: Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian

Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:21:31 +0000

Prescription nonsteroidal anti inflammatory medications as well as pain meds like tramadol. Joint supplements like super joint enhancer. Surgery best in most cases.

By: jess

jess — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:26:02 +0000

how can a ruptured acl be managed

By: Nicole Fry

Nicole Fry — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 01:59:09 +0000

We have a 6 year old white shepard. 80lbs and in great health. She just tore her ACL on her right hind leg. We need to have her exrayed yet but the vet is pretty sure it is torn all the way. Should we do surgery and which procedure would you recomend? She is a happy active dog. i don’t want her to not be able to enjoy our hikes and the great outdoors!
Love and light,
Nicole

By: Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian

Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:48:10 +0000

Yes vet checks are indeed important in cruciate ligament tears.

By: Dr. K-Orthopedic

Dr. K-Orthopedic — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:58:41 +0000

That’s terrible, even for a dog, but tears are real nasty and you’d have to have your vets check your dogs often.

By: Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian

Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:46:16 +0000

Put her on good omega 3 fatty acid like nordic naturals pet omega 3 fatty acid. Also give her proanthozone as well as antioxidant from 1800petmeds. Yucca intensive can sometimes help as well but I would not use that if on any steroids or rimadyl. Consider acupuncture as well from vet in your area.

By: Amelia

Amelia — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 18:59:55 +0000

Hello, Need advise for my 18 mo American Pit Bull Terrier. Vet said she has a partial tear of her right ACL and requires surgery diagnosed in Dec. We are not able to afford the surgery and I have been restricting her activity as much as possible. It’s been hard since she is so young. I am giving her Gloucosomine & Chondroitin supplements. I took her off the Rimadyl & Tramadol that the vet gave us as when she was taking the meds she was acting like nothing was wrong. We feed her AvoDerm and she weighs about 52lbs. The vet also says she has grade 3 hip dysplasia in her left hip. I wanted to know if there are any other supplements I can give her? She is still limping at times and having difficulties with getting up and sitting. please help…

By: Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian

Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian — Thu, 20 May 2010 02:45:22 +0000

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.