After searching the internet for information about ACL injuries in dogs, something became very clear - people going through this experience are more than will to share information. To all of those that have done something similar to what we're planning to do with Rowdy's injury, thank you! The information you've shared has been invaluable in us making the decision to have surgery.
Rowdy is our sweet little 2 year old boxer boy. He's our first dog (other than the dogs we grew up with) that's truly our own, and let me tell you - he's the love of our lives. We both agree that there's not much better in a day than coming home to he and Roxy wiggling so hard they can barely stand up.
With that said, Rowdy tore his ACL just a short time ago. Not a full tear, but a partial tear that isn't getting any better. Our options were simple, let him suffer and deal with it - or address it with a surgery. As much as we strive to heal everything in our personal and animal lives naturally, surgery was inevitable. There were two surgical options as well, one called a TPLO procedure and the other FHO. TPLO is a more invasive surgery, but the recovery is supposed to be 95% - 100% and we wouldn't risk anything with Rowdy.
We'll be documenting Rowdy's Recovery over the next few months, from pre-op to post-op and week by week until he's healed. Our commitment to this project is to help others going through this issue the same as people have helped us. Please feel free to email us any questions or advice.
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This is a great idea for a website! Make sure you keep us updated! All of us at PPP are praying for him and know he will make it through!
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