About this episode
Text me your question or inquiry here! Hey friends! This week on the pod, we’re diving into one of the most common orthopedic issues in dogs—cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) tears. We’re talking everything from what makes some dogs more prone to this injury, to the signs you’ll notice if it happens, and what your treatment options really are. We even kick things off with a spicy hot take (spoiler: flea prevention doesn’t protect ligaments). Do you have a question or inquiry for me? Send me a text from the link above, ask me on any social media platform, or email drmollysayspod@gmail.com! Episodes of The Dr. Molly Says Podcast are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! Senior Dog Veterinary Society: https://www.seniordogvets.com/ Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/5d574928 TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/2p9kjd9d YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/mr3jradc TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 01:44 Hot Take 06:45 Cranial Cruciate Ligaments In Dogs 09:43 Factors That Make Dogs More Prone To CCL Tears 11:58 What You'll See If The CCL Tears 17:39 Diagnosis And Treatment For CCL Tears 24:24 TPLO And TTA Surgery 33:07 Lateral Suture 35:10 Cost Of The Surgery 39:48 Dogs That Aren't Good Candidates For Anesthesia 41:52 Summary 44:47 Options For CCL Tears In Senior Dogs 46:42 Outro