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Torn ACL in Airedale
I have a question for you experts. We're certainly not positive, but
we think our Airedale blew out his knee last night. He actually ran into a sliding glass door, but we think that he was pushing off hard (running) with his feet still on the ground and when he crashed his knee crumpled under him. He is unable to put any weight on the leg at all, but is able to hobble around on three legs. We are able to touch the leg all the way from the hip joint down to his foot and he doesn't even flinch....shows no signs of pain. And yet, he won't even touch it to the ground. Could he have torn his ACL? If so, can anyone give me an estimate of what we're looking at surgery-wise, money-wise, and recover-wise. He's almost ten years old and in excellent health. His weight is very good as well. He's just such an awesome dog.....sigh. We're in the Orlando area...should we take him to our regular vet or just go directly to a specialist. This thing has surgery written all over it. Thanks in advance for any advice. |
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Torn ACL in Airedale
I don't know about vets in that area I'm guessing it's going to be more than
what I paid. When I had Barneys repaired the last time it cost aroung 800.00. The sooner you get him to and "orthopedic vet" and find out exactly what is wrong the better. Hopefully it's not torn and just really banged up. Celeste "ldg38" wrote in message ups.com... I have a question for you experts. We're certainly not positive, but we think our Airedale blew out his knee last night. He actually ran into a sliding glass door, but we think that he was pushing off hard (running) with his feet still on the ground and when he crashed his knee crumpled under him. He is unable to put any weight on the leg at all, but is able to hobble around on three legs. We are able to touch the leg all the way from the hip joint down to his foot and he doesn't even flinch....shows no signs of pain. And yet, he won't even touch it to the ground. Could he have torn his ACL? If so, can anyone give me an estimate of what we're looking at surgery-wise, money-wise, and recover-wise. He's almost ten years old and in excellent health. His weight is very good as well. He's just such an awesome dog.....sigh. We're in the Orlando area...should we take him to our regular vet or just go directly to a specialist. This thing has surgery written all over it. Thanks in advance for any advice. |
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Torn ACL in Airedale
We're in the Orlando area...should we take him to our regular vet or
just go directly to a specialist. This thing has surgery written all over it. Could be ACL or another orthopedic problem. Whatever it is, get to a vet ASAP so that you can first get him on some medication to make him comfortable. If surgery is an option and his aging organs will allow for general anesthesia (blood work will show this), then get to it. Hobbling along on those three legs are putting extra strain on them that will also eventually cause injury to them over time. Some general vets do ACL surgery and do it well. Others refer to an orthopedic surgeon. Best to find out soon. -Sharon |
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Torn ACL in Airedale
Our malamute/GSD mix had his cruciate surgery around Christmas and it cost
around 1K. In this area (Washington DC/NoVA) you can expect to pay from that to $2500.00 depending on the vet that you use. Good luck. Our boy recovered from his surgery quite nicely. Lea |
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Torn ACL in Airedale
HouseODogs wrote: Our malamute/GSD mix had his cruciate surgery around Christmas and it cost around 1K. In this area (Washington DC/NoVA) you can expect to pay from that to $2500.00 depending on the vet that you use. Good luck. Our boy recovered from his surgery quite nicely. Lea Thanks everyone. Kramer is at our Vet's office now for an exam and X-rays. We'll wait for the verdict and see if our Vet (who is quite good), will want to do any required surgery himself or refer out to a specialist. Whatever it is....we'll take care of it. He's like our son, and we'll make sure he gets any surgical procedure he needs. Seems that the cost pretty much runs the gamut. It doesn't matter really, because we'll pay whatever it takes. Thakns for your thoughts everyone. |
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