Canine Knee Injuries

Veterinary advice for canine knee injuries

Article written by Dr. Claire Porter, DVM What Knee Injuries Can a Dog Have? When your furry best friend is in pain, you will do whatever you can to ease their discomfort and quickly get them on the mend. Knee injuries in dogs cause a great deal of discomfort. Especially if the injury is related to a tear in the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL). These ligaments maintain stability in your dog’s upper tibia and lower femur and they are cushioned by cartilage called medial and lateral menisci. When a partial or complete tear occurs…

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