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Dr Jones goes through a 16 week regimen of How to Heal your dog’s damaged Knee (ACL) ligament injury without surgery.
Orthodog Dog Cruciate Knee Brace
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Brace recommendations for a large breed dog? I’m looking on Amazon but overwhelmed. We were told our boy has a sprained ACL. The vet didn’t sound definitive – but our boy won’t get up or even rearrange himself on his own. Just lays in his bed ? he did nothing we know of to even cause this, just been in the house with us.
If your dog HAS a sore knee, or has had the surgery, they *really* knee to be on a joint support supplement.
Important nutrients are glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, Essential Fatty Acids, and Antioxidants.
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Surgery isn’t Always needed for ACL injuries.
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New research suggests that rehabilitation can provide a viable alternative to surgery for treating partial ACL tears, and a regimen of controlled exercise can help prevent more serious injuries.
ACL problems are most frequently found in mid-sized and large dogs, and appear more common among dogs that have been spayed or neutered. One theory is that spaying and neutering causes a hormonal imbalance leading to a weakening of the ligaments
ACL injuries also are common among “sports” dogs, or those that compete in agility trials, dock jumping, or Frisbee catching.
Treatment options vary depending on the severity of the injury, the size and breed of dog, and the facilities
Surgeries usually run from a minimum of $1,000 to $5,000 or more. Rehabilitation treatment options vary depending on whether the dog has to be boarded, but typically may cost a few hundred dollars instead of several thousand.
The key to therapy for dogs is similar to the treatment of humans.
Exercise the core muscles and make sure the joints are properly aligned before the dog begins to exercise. Like humans, dogs will compensate when a muscle or joint isn’t working properly – and that leads to more problems.
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3 keys to preventing ACL injuries in dogs:
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Avoid getting fat. Obesity puts a strain on the joints and leads to an unnatural gait during exercise.
Regular exercise for your dog.
Train. Get your dog ready by working them gradually into shape.
Brace recommendations for a large breed dog? I’m looking on Amazon but overwhelmed. We were told our boy has a sprained ACL. The vet didn’t sound definitive – but our boy won’t get up or even rearrange himself on his own. Just lays in his bed ? he did nothing we know of to even cause this, just been in the house with us.
Here’s an article that can help:
If your dog HAS a sore knee, or has had the surgery, they *really* knee to be on a joint support supplement.
Important nutrients are glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, Essential Fatty Acids, and Antioxidants.
—————————————————–
Surgery isn’t Always needed for ACL injuries.
—————————————————–
New research suggests that rehabilitation can provide a viable alternative to surgery for treating partial ACL tears, and a regimen of controlled exercise can help prevent more serious injuries.
ACL problems are most frequently found in mid-sized and large dogs, and appear more common among dogs that have been spayed or neutered. One theory is that spaying and neutering causes a hormonal imbalance leading to a weakening of the ligaments
ACL injuries also are common among “sports” dogs, or those that compete in agility trials, dock jumping, or Frisbee catching.
Treatment options vary depending on the severity of the injury, the size and breed of dog, and the facilities
Surgeries usually run from a minimum of $1,000 to $5,000 or more. Rehabilitation treatment options vary depending on whether the dog has to be boarded, but typically may cost a few hundred dollars instead of several thousand.
The key to therapy for dogs is similar to the treatment of humans.
Exercise the core muscles and make sure the joints are properly aligned before the dog begins to exercise. Like humans, dogs will compensate when a muscle or joint isn’t working properly – and that leads to more problems.
——————————————-
3 keys to preventing ACL injuries in dogs:
——————————————-
Avoid getting fat. Obesity puts a strain on the joints and leads to an unnatural gait during exercise.
Regular exercise for your dog.
Train. Get your dog ready by working them gradually into shape.