@youjohnny16 We bought a mutknee brace for our staffie and i have to say in my opinion despite the good intentions of the lady who makes them they are a complete waste of money and uselss. The basic design concept and material from which it is made renders almost totally useless. I would not reccomend it and would advise all those contemplating trying it to not waste their money.
I signed up to respond to comments here. The video was made and posted by the gentleman who made the braces so if you want to know where to find these, you should check the website for AnimalOrthocare. Braces are an option especially if the ACL tear is a partial tear. I feared Savannah would not get up again if she had surgery so I went with the braces. She later had successful stem cell therapy, but still wears the braces and is getting physical therapy. Hope this information is helpful.
@SleeCee My Bulldog had a torn ACL and I was looking at all options for him. I got him the surgery and he bounced back very quickly and has been doing very well ever since. I would get the surgery if you can afford it, but braces would be better than nothing.
@SleeCee When my dog came out of surgery he was out of it for 24- 36 hours. I kept him comfortable and gave him water with a turkey baster. He passed on food. Once they feel the new support they want to run around like the wind, but you must resist letting them until muscle tissue can regenerate around the straps and thru out the leg. Slow short backyard walks until you notice the leg bulking back with muscle. I was so happy when my Bulldog got his left to right waddle back. lol
@dvdfrnzwbr i spoke to the vet about some puppy ritalin(for a few days) just to give her body a chance to heal a bit, she is one speed- hers, which is lightspeed
i have a pretty big backyard with a deck and and 3 flights of stairs, im making her go out the front, smaller yard less stairs etc
did you get the metal plate surgery ? or the sutre ?
@SleeCee I think the pain medication and antibiotics that they send you home with keeps them drousey. When meeting the surgeon prior to surgery I asked if it was going to be TPLO or the other and he said that he used a technique that included both. I asked him if it would be strong enough for my 65 lb dog and he replied that he used it on a Rottweiler the previous week. He definatley did something because the repaired knee feels larger than the normal one.
@SleeCee It's good that she has long hair to cover the scare. Mine has short hair and the scare never will go away. Mine had no noticable swelling. The only thing that happened was after the stitches were removed he developed liquid in the knee that had to be drained, but only once. The surgeon was concerned about the liquid and drilled me about keeping him from running and jumping. Impossible to keep them completely imobile or confined. I think the surgeons are CYA-ing it.
@dvdfrnzwbr CYA-ing it ? i dont understand.please clarify
yeaa.... my mutt is going to be moved into the smallest room in the house. to try and limit her mobility and speed for a week or so... see how she handles it.- should be fine as long as her beds anywhere she will sleep on it.
and the hardest thing will be when i get home from being out for a few hours, she jumped and leaned up for a hug! but no more.... :(
@SleeCee I'm glad she is out and doing well. I remember that they sent me home with a bunch of drugs to. I was lucky that my vet had a retired in house surgeon that came in, if he could fit it in between golf trips. lol He was not board certified but continued his knowledge for new techniques thru seminares and conventions. I got it for $1200, plus $300 in preop,and I thought it was expensive. Better days are comming around the corner for your dog.
On December 25, 2011, Savannah passed from pneumonia.
mastiffmamaof2 1 month ago
This is what they want me to get for Scout.
Benneboop 3 months ago
where can purchase these?
sknyhippo 11 months ago
I used muttkneebrace and found their product to be superb. And no I don't have anything to do with the company.
youjohnny16 1 year ago
@youjohnny16 We bought a mutknee brace for our staffie and i have to say in my opinion despite the good intentions of the lady who makes them they are a complete waste of money and uselss. The basic design concept and material from which it is made renders almost totally useless. I would not reccomend it and would advise all those contemplating trying it to not waste their money.
Choppie88 1 year ago
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youjohnny16 1 year ago
I signed up to respond to comments here. The video was made and posted by the gentleman who made the braces so if you want to know where to find these, you should check the website for AnimalOrthocare. Braces are an option especially if the ACL tear is a partial tear. I feared Savannah would not get up again if she had surgery so I went with the braces. She later had successful stem cell therapy, but still wears the braces and is getting physical therapy. Hope this information is helpful.
mastiffmamaof2 1 year ago
Please where could i find that?
Thanks
COKE75 1 year ago
Thats great! He even got a little swag goin on for him! My cocker just torn his ACL and i am looking into a brace. Thanks for sharing this.
jackiemabs 1 year ago
Is this an option to wear braces? Why not surgery?
dvdfrnzwbr 2 years ago
@dvdfrnzwbr have you ever had surgery ?
SleeCee 3 weeks ago
@SleeCee My Bulldog had a torn ACL and I was looking at all options for him. I got him the surgery and he bounced back very quickly and has been doing very well ever since. I would get the surgery if you can afford it, but braces would be better than nothing.
dvdfrnzwbr 3 weeks ago
@dvdfrnzwbr she goes in for surgery tues morning, and thanks :D
SleeCee 3 weeks ago
@SleeCee When my dog came out of surgery he was out of it for 24- 36 hours. I kept him comfortable and gave him water with a turkey baster. He passed on food. Once they feel the new support they want to run around like the wind, but you must resist letting them until muscle tissue can regenerate around the straps and thru out the leg. Slow short backyard walks until you notice the leg bulking back with muscle. I was so happy when my Bulldog got his left to right waddle back. lol
dvdfrnzwbr 3 weeks ago
@dvdfrnzwbr i spoke to the vet about some puppy ritalin(for a few days) just to give her body a chance to heal a bit, she is one speed- hers, which is lightspeed
i have a pretty big backyard with a deck and and 3 flights of stairs, im making her go out the front, smaller yard less stairs etc
did you get the metal plate surgery ? or the sutre ?
SleeCee 3 weeks ago
@SleeCee I think the pain medication and antibiotics that they send you home with keeps them drousey. When meeting the surgeon prior to surgery I asked if it was going to be TPLO or the other and he said that he used a technique that included both. I asked him if it would be strong enough for my 65 lb dog and he replied that he used it on a Rottweiler the previous week. He definatley did something because the repaired knee feels larger than the normal one.
dvdfrnzwbr 3 weeks ago
@dvdfrnzwbr mines 35-40 kilo, shes overweight but its hard to tell cause pf the hair.... lol = diet!
wouldnt the knee ligaments and everything be extremly swollen for a year or so ?
and even with surg' nothing can be made "as good as new " ?
SleeCee 3 weeks ago
@SleeCee It's good that she has long hair to cover the scare. Mine has short hair and the scare never will go away. Mine had no noticable swelling. The only thing that happened was after the stitches were removed he developed liquid in the knee that had to be drained, but only once. The surgeon was concerned about the liquid and drilled me about keeping him from running and jumping. Impossible to keep them completely imobile or confined. I think the surgeons are CYA-ing it.
dvdfrnzwbr 3 weeks ago
@dvdfrnzwbr CYA-ing it ? i dont understand.please clarify
yeaa.... my mutt is going to be moved into the smallest room in the house. to try and limit her mobility and speed for a week or so... see how she handles it.- should be fine as long as her beds anywhere she will sleep on it.
and the hardest thing will be when i get home from being out for a few hours, she jumped and leaned up for a hug! but no more.... :(
SleeCee 3 weeks ago
@SleeCee CYA - Cover (their) your own arse. 4-6 months of recommended limited activity I think is close to impossible.
dvdfrnzwbr 3 weeks ago
@dvdfrnzwbr yea, i got her home and she is sleeping, at the vet she was making her escape when we arrived.... seriously lol ...
my goodness, 2 pain killers an anti inflammatory and joint lubrication food....
whats even worse is the pain of the vet bending me over...... 600$ for every 30 mins of surgery.....
almost 3G's.....
SleeCee 3 weeks ago
@SleeCee I'm glad she is out and doing well. I remember that they sent me home with a bunch of drugs to. I was lucky that my vet had a retired in house surgeon that came in, if he could fit it in between golf trips. lol He was not board certified but continued his knowledge for new techniques thru seminares and conventions. I got it for $1200, plus $300 in preop,and I thought it was expensive. Better days are comming around the corner for your dog.
dvdfrnzwbr 3 weeks ago
@dvdfrnzwbr thanl you and thanks for the help.
my dogs surgeon only worked 830 - 100.... hes semi retired too lol!
1800 for the surgery,
xrays pain killers almost 400$
a few pre surgery visits 450$
plus tax ::(
SleeCee 3 weeks ago