ACL Tear & Injury: Symptoms & Recovery – Whether your dog is limping, not playing, or playing not like their bouncy, happy self, it is only natural to be concerned. An ACL Tear – or a cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) injury is one of the most common causes of sudden back leg lameness in dogs. It is not easy to hear because it is a serious injury. The good news is, however, as follows: with the proper treatment of the ACL and time to heal, most dogs experience full recovery and can resume living complete and happy lives.
Today, we are going to discuss what an ACL tear is, how to identify the symptoms, and what a recovery would be like – whether your dog requires ACL surgery or something less invasive.
