YOU CAN DO THIS!
I believe that caring for dogs with CCL injuries doesn't have to be overwhelming. I know it's difficult to believe especially because you're probably so stressed already. Hang in there, you'll get through it.
The problem is that there are so many options: Should you choose surgery or try conservative management instead? Which surgeon is the best? Which procedure is right for my dog? And then let's not forget about others' opinions of what you should or shouldn't do regarding your dog's knee injury. This is the stuff that makes this process overwhelming. There's an easier way.
I created this site because I wished something like it existed when my dog tore his CCL. When he began limping, I read countless blogs, watched lots of YouTube videos and Google searched CCL injury. I assumed the more I learned the better I'd feel. The opposite happened. I became more confused and couldn't decide what to do next. As time progressed, my dog became increasingly depressed and lame. A dog that used to be so happy running in his yard turned into a sad, painful couch potato. That's what I want to help you avoid.
** Understand that everything on this site is written from a non-veterinary perspective. I learned from experience and want to share our journey. The contents of this site and my other materials are not a replacement or substitute for veterinary care. My information does not supersede that given to you by a trained veterinary professional. Thus, if anything you learn differs from written or verbal directions from your dog's veterinarian or veterinary staff, be sure to contact the doctor for clarification.
The problem is that there are so many options: Should you choose surgery or try conservative management instead? Which surgeon is the best? Which procedure is right for my dog? And then let's not forget about others' opinions of what you should or shouldn't do regarding your dog's knee injury. This is the stuff that makes this process overwhelming. There's an easier way.
I created this site because I wished something like it existed when my dog tore his CCL. When he began limping, I read countless blogs, watched lots of YouTube videos and Google searched CCL injury. I assumed the more I learned the better I'd feel. The opposite happened. I became more confused and couldn't decide what to do next. As time progressed, my dog became increasingly depressed and lame. A dog that used to be so happy running in his yard turned into a sad, painful couch potato. That's what I want to help you avoid.
** Understand that everything on this site is written from a non-veterinary perspective. I learned from experience and want to share our journey. The contents of this site and my other materials are not a replacement or substitute for veterinary care. My information does not supersede that given to you by a trained veterinary professional. Thus, if anything you learn differs from written or verbal directions from your dog's veterinarian or veterinary staff, be sure to contact the doctor for clarification.
STRESSED ABOUT YOUR DOG'S CCL TEAR?Take a deep breath. Exhale. You'll learn exactly what you need to know. You've GOT this.
I'm Carla Spinelli, Amazon best-selling author of The Essential Dog Owners Manual for CCL Injury: What to Do Before, During & After Surgery and the founder of RunAgainRover. I'm a health care worker that deals with anatomy, biomechanics, injury, recovery and rehabilitation. Caring for dogs can be similar to caring for people! I'm happy to guide you on this journey. If you're like me, you'll do anything in your power to help your dog live a happy, healthy life. And if you're the kind of person who can't wait to see your dog run and play again, and you want to learn more about CCL injury and recovery so you can feel better about the decisions you'll make for your dog, you're in the right place. You want:
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