Foxysandchick Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 So it seems that my dog has probably torn the tendon in his knee while chasing a cat in the park. From what I read on the internet this is a common injury for dogs, so I am wondering if anyone here has had ACL surgery for their dogs. He is almost 9 years old , so this is how he spends most of his time :beer_bang: . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 ACL surgery on a dog huh.. Got his perscription right here JUST KIDDDDDDING!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptNkllm Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 My mother inlaw has a minnie york and she is on her 2nd surgery. she only weighs 5 lbs. yes very common Capt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itszackyadigg Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 haha my beagle is like that accept he HAS to be under the blankets, with his head stickin out, on a pilllow haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 haha my beagle is like that accept he HAS to be under the blankets, with his head stickin out, on a pilllow haha So thats where mine gets it from.. the damn beagle in her. Hannah is a beagle/boston mix and she has to be UNDER the covers... no if's ands or butt's... wether it be on the couch on the bed hell even in her kennel she finds a way to get under her blanket.. and i thought she was just weird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltr450rider Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 ACL surgery on a dog huh.. Got his perscription right here JUST KIDDDDDDING!!! No but seriously that sucks. I'm a dog lover too and I hate seein pooches down and out. Hope you get him fixed up so he can chase many more cats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Rhino Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 So it seems that my dog has probably torn the tendon in his knee while chasing a cat in the park. From what I read on the internet this is a common injury for dogs, so I am wondering if anyone here has had ACL surgery for their dogs. He is almost 9 years old , so this is how he spends most of his time . Hell whats wrong with that? If I could that is how I would spend most of my time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itszackyadigg Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 So thats where mine gets it from.. the damn beagle in her. Hannah is a beagle/boston mix and she has to be UNDER the covers... no if's ands or butt's... wether it be on the couch on the bed hell even in her kennel she finds a way to get under her blanket.. and i thought she was just weird hahahah exactly what my dog does but once in a while, he'll sleep out of the blankets, thats when hes to lazy to get his fat but up thats interesting i guess its in the beagle genes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune_rat Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 is he a ridgeback? I cant spell the first name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yfzkyle Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 yea its common my dog had knee surgery he tore the tendons in there hes a mastiff/pitbull it cost quite abit of money but hes ok now just needs to be watched like a baby for awhile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Crasher Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 is he a ridgeback? I cant spell the first name You mean a Rhodesian Ridgeback? I had one, they are awesome. They are mix of Mastiff and Greyhound. Huge dogs (at least mine was)!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune_rat Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 You mean a Rhodesian Ridgeback? I had one, they are awesome. They are mix of Mastiff and Greyhound. Huge dogs (at least mine was)!! Ya, thats it...Im a pretty good spellar I couldn't even come close on that. My Friend has 2 huge ones that he brings out to the D with him. My son called them Norwiegan Ridgebacks and I laughed my off. Don't think theyve ever torn their ACL though. Good luck Kristin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cheese Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 our lab ruptured one of his tendons when he was a puppy, and would always pull up limping, and would limp around for a few hours. we investigated, and found a place in Fountain Valley called VCA All-Care Animal Referral Center it is called a TPLO procedure they fuse the knee joint, to where ligaments and tendons aren't needed, as it isnt a moving joint anymore it took a few weeks to get him back to normal, but was well worth the 5k to have be able to play around with our other dog without pulling up lame. i have more info if you would like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxysandchick Posted October 23, 2007 Author Share Posted October 23, 2007 is he a ridgeback? I cant spell the first name He is a mutt, but yes he looks a lot like a ridgeback. He is an awesome dog, wish I knew the mix so I could get another just like him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxysandchick Posted October 23, 2007 Author Share Posted October 23, 2007 our lab ruptured one of his tendons when he was a puppy, and would always pull up limping, and would limp around for a few hours. we investigated, and found a place in Fountain Valley called VCA All-Care Animal Referral Center it is called a TPLO procedure they fuse the knee joint, to where ligaments and tendons aren't needed, as it isnt a moving joint anymore it took a few weeks to get him back to normal, but was well worth the 5k to have be able to play around with our other dog without pulling up lame. i have more info if you would like it I did research the surgery options and TPLO seems to be the most expensive, but I think they are going to suggest that due to his size, he is about 95lbs. I am debating putting him through surgery again, so I havent decided. He is a senior dog now and I dont know how well he would handle it. He had minor (but emergency) surgery last year and it was very hard for him. He is still mobile and can get around without much problems, he will put weight on it and walk with a limp and he does not seem to be in pain. He cant get into my new truck, so I bought a pet ramp for him. I dont think I will be bringing him on any more dumont trips though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxysandchick Posted October 23, 2007 Author Share Posted October 23, 2007 yea its common my dog had knee surgery he tore the tendons in there hes a mastiff/pitbull it cost quite abit of money but hes ok now just needs to be watched like a baby for awhile How old was he? and how much did it cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxysandchick Posted October 23, 2007 Author Share Posted October 23, 2007 Hell whats wrong with that? If I could that is how I would spend most of my time I do spend most of my time right there next to him, king size bed for just me and the pup . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnut Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Will that injury end the dog'd "Ballin career"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itszackyadigg Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 i aslo just remembered i made a video of my beagle he was whiled that night, like he is now he keeps barkin and putting his butt in the air haha well heres the video!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlvredneck Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 (edited) So thats where mine gets it from.. the damn beagle in her. Hannah is a beagle/boston mix and she has to be UNDER the covers... no if's ands or butt's... wether it be on the couch on the bed hell even in her kennel she finds a way to get under her blanket.. and i thought she was just weird OOOHHHH YEAH, mine does the same thing. sleeps under the covers or in between us flat on his back legs sprawled all over. he even goes so far as to give gwen the stink eye in the motorhome if she is in HIS seat! (the passenger seat) oh yeah and he likes beer Edited October 24, 2007 by nlvredneck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itszackyadigg Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 OOOHHHH YEAH, mine does the same thing. sleeps under the covers or in between us flat on his back legs sprawled all over. he even goes so far as to give gwen the stink eye in the motorhome if she is in HIS seat! (the passenger seat) oh yeah and he likes beer haha ya, he like stretches out? and his back feet are like way out when hes layin on his stomache? thats what mine does he also winks at you ahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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