Ruptured Cruciate
Reagan, my red headed-tri, has managed to rupture his ACL. It's completely torn.
Has anyone had experience with this? He's due for surgery on Thursday.
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Permalink Reply by Marcie on
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I've only had experience with a cat. My last cat got his leg shut in the storm door and tore both the anterior and posterior ACL in that leg. He had surgery the next day. The hardest part was no activity for several weeks. Well it also took two people to pill him twice a day.I kept my cat in an extra large dog crate. Then he could be out when I was home to constantly watch him. Keeping a cat from jumping was nearly impossible. In the end it healed well and didn't limit him too much. He only went outside on a harness after that.
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Permalink Reply by Melissa and Franklin! on
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Here is a link to several past discussions and blogs about torn ACL. It is quite common and I know several owners on here have dealt with it. My big dog ruptured his cruciate and we did the TPLO surgery, he walked out of the hospital bearing weight on all four legs the day after surgery and never had a lame step the rest of his life. I know others who have done the "fishing line" repair with success as well.
http://www.mycorgi.com/main/search/search?q=acl&page=3
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Permalink Reply by Gail L on
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My Poppet had ACL surgery about 4 weeks ago and is doing well. She started with 2 five minute walks a day and only out to potty on a leash. She also is getting 6 laser treatments and hydro-therapy. this week we are going to try 2 10 min. walks a day. She is still only allowed out to potty on a leash and otherwise is still confined. we set up a small pen in the family room which her bed and a water bowl fits. there is also a little space for her to lay down outside her bed. the confinement has been difficult but she has been a very good girl. sometimes I give her a natural calming aid. I am not sure how long the confinement will last, i think the dr said maybe 8 weeks depending on how she is doing. I hope Reagan does well with the surgery.
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Permalink Reply by Becky S on
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Lilly completely tore hers last Oct. and had surgery. The hardest part was definitely keeping her quiet, she really didn't understand having to go out in the yard on a leash to do her business. We were diligent with the hot / cold compresses and her range of motion twice a day. I initially was thinking of taking her for water therapy (we have a dog pool here) but she basically rehabbed herself (streching that hind leg, etc.) and is as good as new.
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Permalink Reply by Sarah C. on
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How did Lilly tolerate the cold compresses? I'm worried Reagan might not like them.
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I can't say they were her favorite (the poor thing would shiver). I used a gel pack and put a wet wash cloth between it and her leg. She definitely liked the warn ones better. But I just kept telling her she would be up running around faster this way.
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Permalink Reply by Jennifer Markley on
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Yes. Email me.
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Permalink Reply by Shannon on
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Our Brady has torn the ACL's in both of his back legs. Each time he had surgery, and we tried to keep him as quiet as possible (which you know is nearly impossible for a corgi). We didn't do any special therapy, and only iced a few times. Had to kep him leashed when letting him outside for the first couple of weeks. He bounced back pretty quickly and today, you'd never know he even had surgery. No limp...no issues...nothing. Good luck.
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Permalink Reply by Carrie Ritter on
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Both my corgis have torn their acl. One had double surgery on both knees at the same time. Poor puppy. But both are healed and running around like crazy corgis again. M second dog is way more high energy and rehabbing was harder for him (he doesn't walk-he has one gear and it is fast!) Be sure to keep their weight in check so that they don't cause any excess stress to the joints. I also started joint supplements (Lubrysin) and adequan injections to keep them feeling good. Sometimes an NSAID after a big day. The injury will cause arthritis to develop so the goal is to slow it down so they can be functional for longer.
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Permalink Reply by Dee Ann, Dixie, & Rugby on
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My previous Corgi "Mylo" tore both his ACL's. We had the TPLO procedure done and he did fantastic. The ACL repair surgery also has a very good success rate. Be sure to strictly confine and leash walk only after surgery. Follow all the doctors instructions and he will be all healed up in no time! I also continued to give Dasuquin for joint support and fed Hill's Prescription J/D, the miracle food! Good Luck. Dee
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Permalink Reply by Carolyn and Gracie on
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Yes, Gracie tore both of hers about 6 months apart. Prepare for possibly 2 because the surgeon told me if they do one, it's likely they'll do the other. Sure enough. I took her on her leash to potty and mostly she rested in her crate. The painkillers made her pretty sleepy. We did short walks after a few weeks and she would sit down when it got too much. After more weeks we'd walk on uneven ground. The surgeon said that would force her to put weight on the bad leg for balance. I have a pool and I put a life vest on her and floated her around getting her to paddle. She is just fine now...two years later, no limp. I do worry when she runs fast and really try to keep her weight down. Good luck...your baby will be fine...but you'll be a wreck. :)
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