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Katushka · 07-27-2007, 07:37 PM

I was informed that my little Vixxi has a ruptured ACL and would need surgery.
I'm a bit concerned as I personally don't have the $500-800 to invest; and have gotten a LOT of conflicting views on getting it done at all. Some say it's "the only option" while others say not to do it because "it's more stress on the dog and not always successful and can make her in even more pain" and apparently 50% of the time the OTHER ACL will rupture because of the extra stress put on it!
Right now she's on a kinda pricey glucosamine supplement and seems to be doing just fine; you wouldn't even know anything was wrong with her.. but I'm not sure if it's something she should be on long-term or not.. that and the fact that eventually I'll have spent more money on the Glucosamine than the cost of what the surgery would be.
I work at a vet clinic and have seen a lot of ruptured ACLs on larger dogs but Vix is only 5lbs and this is the first tiny dog I've ever seen with it. Unfortunately my clinic doesn't do the surgery and refers everyone to a specialist where I have to pay up front if I decide that I want the surgery done.
Does anyone have experience with a small dog with a ruptured ACL? Did you opt for surgery or treat it alternatively?? I've googled so much it hurts :P and have people telling me that I'm cruel if I don't get her the surgery. But right now she obviously isn't in any pain.. she hasn't limped in days! On the same hand I feel that I'm 'treating the symptoms' and the actual problem isn't getting better. But I also was told that apart from the related arthritis, it really won't get any 'worse' because it's already torn, it's nothing that can 'spread,' etc.
Also I tried to post on the Products For Sale because I'm hand-making angel harnesses to try and raise money for the surgery or currently Glucosamine treatment but it wont let me post because I'm not a donating member; is there anywhere on here that I can post if I'm trying to raise money for an actual cause rather than just personal profit??

07-27-2007, 07:37 PM	#1
Katushka Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 22	Ruptured ACL I was informed that my little Vixxi has a ruptured ACL and would need surgery. I'm a bit concerned as I personally don't have the $500-800 to invest; and have gotten a LOT of conflicting views on getting it done at all. Some say it's "the only option" while others say not to do it because "it's more stress on the dog and not always successful and can make her in even more pain" and apparently 50% of the time the OTHER ACL will rupture because of the extra stress put on it! Right now she's on a kinda pricey glucosamine supplement and seems to be doing just fine; you wouldn't even know anything was wrong with her.. but I'm not sure if it's something she should be on long-term or not.. that and the fact that eventually I'll have spent more money on the Glucosamine than the cost of what the surgery would be. I work at a vet clinic and have seen a lot of ruptured ACLs on larger dogs but Vix is only 5lbs and this is the first tiny dog I've ever seen with it. Unfortunately my clinic doesn't do the surgery and refers everyone to a specialist where I have to pay up front if I decide that I want the surgery done. Does anyone have experience with a small dog with a ruptured ACL? Did you opt for surgery or treat it alternatively?? I've googled so much it hurts :P and have people telling me that I'm cruel if I don't get her the surgery. But right now she obviously isn't in any pain.. she hasn't limped in days! On the same hand I feel that I'm 'treating the symptoms' and the actual problem isn't getting better. But I also was told that apart from the related arthritis, it really won't get any 'worse' because it's already torn, it's nothing that can 'spread,' etc. Also I tried to post on the Products For Sale because I'm hand-making angel harnesses to try and raise money for the surgery or currently Glucosamine treatment but it wont let me post because I'm not a donating member; is there anywhere on here that I can post if I'm trying to raise money for an actual cause rather than just personal profit??