acl repair

[Diesel11]

Hi All
I just found out from my local vet after having an x-ray that BEAR has a slight tear in his ACL. He's only 2 1/2 years old. He limps a little, but it doesn't seem to bother him. I can't get in to see the specialist till April 1 who is three hours away from me since I live in the country. Any thoughts of what I can do in the meantime and will this ever get better on its own? I have him on one gabapentin in the morning and one carprofen at night..any suggestions greatly appreciated

 

[Lennie. U.K.]

Weight is crucial when this happens, and sometimes can be the cause of the problem. If Bear is overweight, try and get it down, I know its a big ask with BBDs, but it is important, and Bear is not that old, and you certainly don't want the other, to go the same way. If it is a small tear yes it could heal, it just depends, rest is the key, the Vet should have given you some insight to this. Good luck!

 

[helsonwheels]

I can’t stress enough how this recipe works wonders. Nyala had a bad back leg limp. Had no clue how or why. It just appeared outta nowhere. I think my German Shepherd played rough with her outside and I didn’t see it. Put her on the recipe below and took 3 days for her limp to disappear. I did also massaged her leg with some fractionated coconut oil mixed with peppermint and frankincense.

@Diesel11

 

[2BullyMama]

Yes, turmeric paste , rest, no jumping or stairs, and if he has extra weight try to shed a pound or two