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It's something we all hope never happens to our dogs but, unfortunately, a CCL injury (equivalent to a human ACL) is more common than what you may think. When Cliff Hawkins' 3 year old Pudelpointer, Ruby, went down with the injury, he found the available information on how to navigate the situation very lacking. So he documented his experience and wrote the Navigating TPLO Surgery Article that can hopefully help others make their way through the process with as little setbacks as possible!\n\nThe actual injury and getting back to the truck\n\nThe surgical options for a CCL injury\n\nConfinement begins! Getting to the actual surgery\n\nThe odds of the 2nd leg getting injured and was it considered while operating on the first?\n\nThe cost of the surgeries\n\nThe process and tips for picking up from the vet\n\nThe sling/towel used for support while moving\n\nThe containment space. Design, tips, and considerations\n\nIcing and PEMF (Pulse Electromagnetic Fields)\n\nThe daily attention and supervision required\n\nConfinement is finally lifted with limited freedom and walks\n\nCleared for full activity! Until....the 2nd leg....\n\nThe second surgery's "complications"\n\nLessons learned and considerations moving forward\n\nUsing Librela for the underlying lameness and arthritis\n\nK9 Athlete New Dog and Dasuquin supplements\n\n\nFor further questions, you can reach Cliff Hawkins at navigatingTPLO@gmail.com.\n-\nPresented By:\n\nStanding Stone Supply | Check out their Online Courses and Use Code GDIY to save 15%\n\nonX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20%\nUpland Gun Company | Check out their online gun builder and put eyes on your dream gun today!\nMarsh Wear Clothing | Use Code GDIY15 to save 15% (Patreon Patrons save even more)\n\nTrulock Choke Tubes | Use Code: GDIY10 to save 10%\n-\nOther Partners:\nBPro Kennels\nEukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20]\nBird Dog Society\n-\nGDIY Links:\nPatreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices