We can not thank the Findon Veterinary staff enough, and especially Ian, for the wonderful care our dear Ella has received, and I highly recommend using them, especially for Cruciate Ligament repair.
Veterinary Surgical Procedures
At Findon Vet & Seaton Vet we have expertise in a range of surgeries, some of which are not widely available in general vet practice. In this section we have detailed some of the surgical processes we use in our practices.
Research Article: Comparison of Dog Cruciate Surgery Options
Abstract of a research article from 2013 by The American College of Veterinary Surgeons.
Cat Cruciate & Knee Dislocation
Cat ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) tears are not uncommon in Adelaide but, unlike dogs, cats almost always also rupture most (if not ALL) of the other ligaments in that stifle (knee). This leaves their knee in a very unstable and painful state. Most commonly we see rupture of the ACL, the PCL (Posterior Cruciate Ligament) […]
Preparing for your Dog’s Cruciate Surgery
An Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) surgery is a LARGE operation and you need to prepare your home environment, possibly your work roster and mentally prepare for it!
Some Dog Breeds are MORE Prone to ACL Ruptures … Which & Why??
Not all dog breeds have the same risk of ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) tears, ruptures or cruciate disease. Some breeds that we see significantly MORE cruciate issues in at our Adelaide Vet clinics are Labradors, Golden Retrievers, Staffies (Both British Staffordshire Bull Terriers AND American Staffordshsire Bul Terriers) and Rottweilers. However studies have also shown […]
Cruciates: What you need to know
What you need to know about Cruciate repair in dogs and cats.