This is my Shiloh Shepherd Kimber. She has recuperated from her ACL tear WITHOUT SURGERY!!! You can see how she is able to get up while wearing her brace and continue to run, bearing full weight on her leg without any lameness. Conservative management can definately work successfully providing you are able to dedicate yourself to the process it takes while recuperating.
@BIPT12 I don't know what the braces cost now, but when Kimber got hers in 2009, it was $60.00 or $70.00 for the casting kit, and around $540.00 for the brace. Then there was the shipping fees to send the cast to the company and to receive it. I spent $640.00 for that brace...... but even though it was very expensive, I am so grateful it helped her to heal without having had surgery. Best wishes to you and your boy.
DogsLuvUNoMatterWhat 2 weeks ago
How much was the knee brace? I too have a akita with a torn ACL/CCL and surgery isn't a option due to the price and I want our dog to have some help with his leg
BIPT12 2 weeks ago