Does your dog need ACL (cruciate ligament) surgery? Click here to see the typical cost of this procedure.

How Much Does ACL Surgery for Dogs Cost? ACL surgery for dogs can cost anywhere between $1,500 to $4,000 or more, says Dr. Alex Schechter, D.V.M., the founder of Burrwood Veterinary in Detroit.

Rupture of the cruciate ligament results in progressive and degenerative changes within and around the joint, therefore surgery is the most proven and consistent way to treat a ruptured ACL.

That being said, the most common type of CCL surgery today — and generally the most successful, especially for large dogs — is the TPLO.

Damage to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee is a well-known source of disabling injury among humans. It can strike elite athletes or weekend warriors, and usually requires surgical ...

Recently, my dog became very lame in his right rear leg and upon taking him in to see my vet, I was informed that my dog had a torn cruciate ligament. The vet suggested that my dog have surgery ...

When a dog tears its cranial cruciate ligament (CCL), surgery is often the best way to stabilize the knee and get them back on their feet.

Dr. Kim Hammond from Falls Road Animal Hospital answers your pet questions and brings along his favorite pet toys.

Tears to the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) are one of the most common orthopedic injuries in dogs. Rupture of the CCL, an injury similar to a torn ACL in humans, is the No. 1 reason dogs ...