Replies on Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture

Thanks for the great article. I struggled with this issue . . .
My Giant Schnauzer / Golden Retriever, Heather, as a 6 month old puppy, sustained a cruciate injury. (She lives on a 20 acre farm with other canine friends.)
After multiple opinions, I opted for acupuncture, laser therapy, nutrition and multiple braces (none of which lasted more than a day). Heather is now 6 years old prances with a gentle rear 'swing' and runs every chance she gets.
The canine crowd here all grew up on raw food, no vaccines, fresh water, fresh greens (their choice) from the gardens, lots of running room and love.

Many years ago I had a Terrier/Shepherd cross who ruptured one knee ligameht after a game of "tug and spin". When she landed, she let out a yelp and couldn't walk on that leg. A couple days later, the vet recommended surgery. It was, as I recall, about $600 or $700, but this was about 40 years ago and a real strain on my budget. Two weeks after she had recovered, a slow process, the other knee went, and we had to repeat the whole process.

At that time, I didn't know anything about homeopathy. If it happened now, surgery would definitely not be my first and only option.

Thank you for your info, yes my 9yr old cocker spaniel 25lbs. had just been diagnosed!! yes the vet recommends surgery?? I cant see it, age and the fact his right leg will go too is not helping.