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There are a few reasons why some dogs develop CCL injuries, and the worry when they have torn one cruciate ligament, either partially or completely, is that they are at risk for tearing the other.

Believe it or not, your dog injuring one or multiple legs, especially tearing or rupturing its cranial cruciate ligament (CCL), is about as common as accidentally biting one’s tongue. And although as painful as biting one’s tongue, CCL injuries sustained by dogs are severely painful, affecting knee stability and can likely lead to osteoarthritis development when not treated and rehabbed property. There are a number of surgical and non-surgical options and elective treatment to get …

First and foremost, the last words anyone wants to hear or realize that they must make the difficult decision to humanely end the life of an adored family member that has brought them much joy and fond memories. The same can be said when a dog owner hears the following words from a veterinarian about their dog’s sustain knee injury: “Your dog has torn or ruptured its CCL, and needs surgery immediately.” These words have …