11 Common Questions Regarding Dog Cruciate Ligament Repair
Make the following considerations before making your decision. Question #1: What is the cost for cruciate ligament repair in my dog? The cost of surgical cruciate repair varies by geography and individual surgeon. Expect to pay in the range of $1800-$4000. Just how much you’ll have to spend depends on the surgical procedure performed and […]
Wei Qi Booster Strengthens Dog Immunity & Helps Renal Failure
It rebuilds an animal’s general health as well as prevents upper respiratory infections. Wei Qi Booster strengthens dog immunity by treating chronic illness, chronic viral infections, and anemia. Wei Qi Booster also rebuilds the immune system after chemotherapy or radiation therapy. When animals experience stress or aging, they often develop a weakened immune system. A weakened immune […]
What’s the Difference Between Grass-fed Beef and Grass-finished Beef?
What does that mean when it’s on a label and why would it cost more? From time to time I get clients asking about grass-fed beef labeling on dog food, so that’s one area that I’m experienced in, but also you used to find this in your local grocers as far as grass-fed beef, and […]
Make the Right Choice For Dog Torn Knee Ligaments
I’m going to share a story about my good friend Stella, who suffers from torn knee ligaments. You’d probably never suspect her problems on your own. You see, Stella is a young, healthy dog in the prime of her life. Stella plays hard. She runs, jumps, twists, turns, and retrieves any ball thrown her way. […]
Canine Torn Ligament Treatment: What Are Your Options?
“We estimated that owners spent $1.32 billion for the treatment of cruciate ligament rupture in dogs in the United States in 2003.” – Wilke et al. As you can see, pet parents spend a lot of money on the treatment of cranial cruciate ligament injury. Due to the expense, canine torn ligament treatment is a […]
How is A Torn Cruciate Ligament Diagnosed?
Your veterinarian will perform three tests to determine whether or not your dog has a ruptured or torn cruciate ligament. Tests to diagnose ruptured or torn cruciate ligament include: Physical exam X-rays Manual instability tests. Physical Exam Your vet will look for the following during the physical exam: Positive Sit Test: Dogs normally sit with […]