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 Partial tear ACL
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09/26/16 06:28 PM
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Rodney2100
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I have been told by my a Veterinary Specialist that my lab has a partial ACL tear. Has anyone ever dealt with this type of injury to your dog? Surgery will be aprox 3600.00
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Re: Partial tear ACL
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09/26/16 06:42 PM
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Rodney
My lab had a partial tear for about six months, then the full tear. I had the TPL surgery done in March. The vet told me it takes about a year before he could run hard again. First two months were hard, he had trouble getting up and down. He is 8 years old so more of a around the house dog now.
I used Dr. Marcum in Frisco, he was about 2500.00, for the surgery. I think the meds were another couple of hundred dollars.
Barry
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Re: Partial tear ACL
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09/26/16 07:02 PM
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This happened to my best friends lab. He had the surgery done on his dog and then the next year had to do the other leg. He's got $6K invested in a dog that's not worth anything. He also has to lift that giant out of the truck when he takes him anywhere.
If it were me I'd get a new pup to start training on and put the other dog down when he can't function. It costs the same to feed a healthy dog as it does to feed a crippled one.
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Re: Partial tear ACL
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09/26/16 07:09 PM
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Rodney2100
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Rex is part of the family. Putting him down is not an option.
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Re: Partial tear ACL
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09/26/16 07:22 PM
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If that's the case, just get the surgery and let him rest up before next season. Dogs are hardy creatures, surgery is well worth the money on a good retriever.
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Re: Partial tear ACL
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09/26/16 07:40 PM
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Rodney2100
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thanks for the replies. Rodney
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Re: Partial tear ACL
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09/26/16 08:58 PM
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That is tough news and I pray that there is a speedy recovery.
If you want a second opinion or want to really understand the surgery and recovery time, I recommend you see Dr. Ed Aycock of Lewisville North Animal Clinic. Being a long time retriever field trialer, I am sure he will offer you some good insight regarding this injury.
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Re: Partial tear ACL
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09/27/16 01:35 AM
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Hogman4127
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That price is pretty steep. $2400 in Austin. My pup was not out that long.
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Re: Partial tear ACL
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09/29/16 05:12 PM
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thank you for the replies. He is scheduled for the TPLO surgery Friday.
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