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This ACL post op guide was awesome. The instructions from my Vet were so minimal and conflicted with what the surgeon said to do the first time Harley ruptured his other ACL. My beagle lab mix just had a second ACL repair with suture like the first one that he recovered from completely. He didn’t rupture the second one for 4 years! He weighs 50 pounds and we are in week 7 post surgery. He is 7 years old. It is good to see he is progressing normally. This has been a long 7 weeks but I know time invested now will pay off for him later.

Thank you so much!

Linda and Harley

TTA Surgery for Dogs

By James St. Clair January 27, 2014 Leave a comment

What is Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA) Surgery for Dogs? What is the cost? What are the alternatives? What you need to know about recovery? What are the complications? What is Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA) Surgery for Dogs? Cruciate surgery is performed to repair a torn cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) in the stifle (knee), which is analogous…

Lack of Client Education: Why More Veterinarians Don’t Take a More Serious Approach to Client Education

RehabilitationBy James St. Clair January 29, 2013 2 Comments

If you know anything about me, you know that this is a topic that I am extremely passionate about. If you do not know me, then hold onto your britches because this ride is going to get a little bumpy. First, let me tell you a brief story: In my last year of veterinary school,…

Pet Obesity: The Two Statistics About How You are Killing Your Dog With Food

Food for ThoughtBy James St. Clair January 29, 2013 Leave a comment

Obesity amongst humans is on the rise and the media is having a field day with this growing epidemic. Due to poor food choices, lack of exercise, and lack of education, we as the human race are hurting ourselves and our children with food. So what about our pets? Are they lean, healthy, and in…

Lateral Suture (ACL)

By James St. Clair October 20, 2012 Leave a comment

What is Dog ACL or Dog Cruciate Surgery (Lateral Suture Technique)? What is the cost of Dog ACL or Dog Cruciate Surgery (Lateral Suture Technique)? Where do I find a Dog ACL or Dog Cruciate surgeon? What are the alternatives to Dog ACL or Dog Cruciate Surgery? Is conservative management a good option for Dog…

I hear a click in my dog’s knee when it flexes. What does this mean?

By Erin Puglisi August 29, 2012 Leave a comment

This is a common question for pet owners. The most common cause of this “clicking sound” is a meniscal tear. Let me explain this in a little more detail. It is important that we first understand a few things about your dog’s knee. Often when a dog tears its cranial cruciate ligament there is the…

Dog Rehab Frequently Asked Questions

By James St. Clair July 29, 2012 Leave a comment

We’ve compiled a directory of pet owners’ most common questions and concerns concerning joint health and rehabilitation. As we build this directory of FAQs, if you have a question you’d like answered or believe would be helpful to other pet owners, please email us at [email protected]. SurgeryRecoveryPain ManagementJoint SupplementsWeight ManagementResources Before Surgery FAQs Does conservative…

TPLO for Dogs

By James St. Clair July 11, 2012 Leave a comment

What is TPLO Surgery? What is the cost? What are the alternatives? What you need to know about recovery? What are the complications? Conclusion What is TPLO Surgery? The TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy) surgery has become one of the most popular orthopedic surgeries performed on dogs who have torn their cranial cruciate ligament,…

Lateral Collateral Ligament Injury

By James St. Clair May 25, 2012 Leave a comment

What is it? Who gets it? What are the signs? How is it diagnosed? Why did this happen to my dog? How is it treated? Can it be prevented? What is the prognosis for my dog? What Is It? Understanding knee injuries require a basic understanding of the anatomy of the joint. The stifle, or…