Can a dog live with a torn acl?

When the ligament tears, the dog starts limping and the affected area usually swells. Your vet makes a diagnosis via X-rays. While any dog might rupture his cruciate ligament, it occurs more often in large breed or overweight canines, or out-of-shape dogs participating in vigorous athletic activities. read more

Heal your dog's torn ACL ligament by reducing its body weight. The ACL is meant to stabilize the leg and provide support during weight bearing activities. High body weight is a risk factor and a leading cause of ACL injury, because of the extra stress placed on the ligament by an overweight body. read more

The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is a very important ligament in the knee. ACL tears are the most common problems surgeons fix in dogs. Once the ACL tears, all kinds of consequences follow. Let’s go over 10 possible consequences of an untreated ACL rupture. 1. read more