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Old 06-14-2012, 04:56 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by ladyjane View Post
You say she is running....on that leg?? If so, she does not have a CCL. If she is not weight bearing she definitely needs to be seen by a board certified surgeon for an evaluation.
Yorkie Haven Rescue - Cranial Cruciate Ligament Tear Info

To find a board certified surgeon in your area:
American College of Veterinary Surgeons

Good luck.
She does put weight on it but not all the time. It seems like she will be almost fine for a little while and then start to limp again. Considering everything I have read, including the link you sent me.............that is common. I was hoping that since she was showing some improvement, that meant it was a sprain but it sounds like the symptoms can come and go. I just wondered if surgery is always the best way to go. Our lab had this same injury several years ago and even after surgery has never been the same. Of course he is 100 pounds to Rylee's 6 pounds which I'm sure can make a difference. My sister's dog has this injury also and they op
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