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What is the Cost of QLF Surgery in Dogs?
QLF (Quadri-Lateral Fabella) surgery is a relatively new surgical procedure that is used to treat cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) tears in dogs. The procedure was developed in the early 2000s by Dr....
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Pet Insurance: Does Your Policy Actually Cover Emergency Care In Real Time?
An unexpected injury can happen to your pet in a matter of seconds, and leave lasting damage to the body. This is why many individuals choose to get pet insurance for their animals. Veterinarian care...
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Should My Dog Use Adequan For a Cruciate Ligament Injury?
If your dog has experienced either a minor tear or a complete rupture of its ACL, you may be looking for a variety of treatment options. Surgery may be the most appropriate course of action, and even...
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Should I Put Down A Dog With A Torn ACL?
For most of us, having a pet means loving an additional family member. This means that while our dogs are animals, the heart does not necessarily discern between love for another human versus an...
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Why Should You Use A Soft Cone During Your Dog’s Surgical Recovery?
After most surgeries of any kind, your dog will be required to wear a cone around their neck so as to prevent licking of the sutures at the incision point. This helps to keep the wound in a position...
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Long Term ACL Tearing In Dogs: Catch The Injury Early For Best Results
When that ‘pop’ sound of a sudden CCL tear in a dog’s knee happens, it is pretty obvious to the owner that an injury has occurred. But what happens when a dog’s knee ligaments experience a slow...
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What Is QLF Or MFLS Surgery And Why Is It Being Performed In One Primary...
Injuries to the back hind knees of dogs is the leading cause of injury to canines. As a result substantial research has gone into figuring out the best way to prevent this specific injury, and how to...
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Prevention Protocol To Keep Your Dog’s CCL Protected: Obesity, Early...
The number one leading cause of injury for canines is a torn ACL in their hind legs. This can lead to ongoing and painful problems for your dog if left untreated. While there are many treatment...
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Dog Knee Injuries And The Cold Winter Months: How To Protect Your Dog’s Knees...
The cold winter months can present an increase in dog knee injuries in northern climates with slippery icy conditions. Whether your dog has recovered from dog knee surgery or if you are looking to...
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First Aid For Torn ACL In Dogs: What Can You Do In The First 24 Hours After...
The first twenty-four hours after your dog tears their ACL are critical for long term recovery. So, what can you as a dog owner do the first few moments, hours following a hind knee injury in your...
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Do Dog Braces Work For CCL Tears?
The most common joint injury in dogs is partial or complete tear of the stifle (aka the hind knee). So common is this injury, that the National Institute of Health has produced an increasing number of...
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Dog Knee Surgery Success Rates: TPLO, Tightrope, TTA, and Traditional...
Before investing in knee surgery for your dog, it would be wise to look at the statistical information surrounding the success rates of each specific type of surgery. Hind knee tears in dogs is the...
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Does A Dog’s Size Impact Surgery Success For Cruciate Ligament Repair?
The size of the dog who has injured their ACL is relevant in both the success of the surgery and overall recovery. When it comes to tearing cranial cruciate ligament, smaller dogs are at an absolute...
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Dog ACL Surgery Alternatives In 2021
Invasive and expensive surgery options for torn CCLs in dogs may not be available or appealing to many dog owners. Luckily there are both older and emerging alternatives to surgery that are available...
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How Do I Know If My Dog Needs Surgery?
Tears and strains to the cruciate ligament in a dog (the human ACL), is the most common injury among canines, but how can you tell if your dog needs surgery for this, or if it is an injury that will...
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How Successful Is Dog Knee Surgery
Dog knee surgery is both a financial investment as well as a time and energy commitment. With so much on the line for both dog and owner the hope is that surgery is successful. Statistically, the odds...
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Walking A Dog After Knee Surgery: A Step By Step Guide
The recovery process after dog knee surgery will often determine how successful the surgery is. This means that the owner takes an active role to ensure that all portions of postoperative protocol are...
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Things To Consider Before Dog ACL Surgery
Considering an operation on your dog’s knee? There are several important factors to consider before diving into a major undertaking that will affect not only your dog’s health but your entire...
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Tedy’ Story: Conservative Management
My 12-year-old (best estimate of his age) Bordie-Collie mix (and breed) injured his CCL on 5/11/21. He is about 50 lbs. I adopted him from the Humane Society 8 years ago. We were able to get in to see...
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QLF Surgery: What Is It and Is It The Best Option For Your Dog’s Torn ACL?
Ruptured, torn, or partially torn ACL’s in dogs are so common that it is not surprising new technologies continue to develop to treat these injuries. QLF or MLFS surgery is a progressive operation...
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