Unfortunately, we don't know why dogs
experience cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) injuries so often, especially certain breeds.
Not exact matches
But my
experience indicates that fewer canine athletes develop mammary cancer as compared to those that damage their
cranial cruciate ligaments.
More about ACL (
cranial cruciate) Repair: Dr. Hurst has over 20 years
experience repairing torn
cranial cruciate ligaments (also called ACL).
Nearly two years ago, Baker Rose, my fawn female boxer,
experienced a left
cranial cruciate ligament rupture.
If your dog (or cat)
experiences knee pain, instability or lameness, it could be a
cranial cruciate ligament rupture.
If your pet has suffered an injury or has been
experiencing progressive stiffness, the most likely problem is a torn ligament in the knee, called the
cranial cruciate ligament (CCL).