Whenever your dog undergoes surgery, you're likely to feel nervous. Whether it’s a typical spay/neuter surgery, a more complex one for hip dysplasia, or a TPLO, it’s understandable that you’re anxious and worried about what happens next. Instead of concentrating on...
What to Do When You Need Help Paying for Dog Surgery
Just like humans, our canine companions are prone to health issues and injuries that might require surgery. Depending on a set of factors, the overall cost of a dog surgery can be costly, especially for leg surgeries. Procedures like CCL surgery require other...
Everything You Need to Know About Canine Knee Surgeries
Dogs love jumping around, running, and playing. As fun and cute as that is, it means they're at risk of injuring their joints and developing issues like cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) tears. Some injuries may heal over time, but others may require canine knee...
Everything You Need To Know About a Torn CCL in Dogs
Dogs have active lifestyles that make them prone to significant injuries. As pet owners, we must ensure that our dogs get the proper treatment so they can go back to running, jumping, playing, and the other activities they enjoy daily. One of the most common severe...
Signs of Torn ACL in Dogs: What You Need to Know
You and your dog come back home from your favorite running route, and you see your pet limping. It may just be fatigue or a strain, but it can be much worse, like a torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament). ACL, or specifically CCL (cranial cruciate ligament) in dogs,...
What Is TPLO? Your Dog’s Best Option For Treating CCLR
You’ve noticed your dog has been favoring her hind leg, so you take her to see your regular veterinarian. After running a few tests and taking X-rays, your vet tells you your pet likely has a cranial cruciate ligament rupture (CCLR).