Ruptured ACL

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Gordie, our Springer, just ruptured the ACL on is right rear leg. He was actually chasing Ned, the doodle, at the campground dog park. We thought it was sooooo neat that this campground had a dog park, and even a dog bath with warm water. Now, I am sad that I ever wanted Gordie to chase after Ned to get some exercise. They have been doing this all summer. Gordie didn't fall, he just suddenly began running on three legs and I thought he got a sticker in his foot or maybe pulled a muscle. It is so damaged that the vet could diagnose it by feel. The surgeon will actually take the x-rays on Monday morning and do the surgery on Monday afternoon. Has anybody out there been through this surgery with their dog? Which type of surgery was done? Any handy hints on recovery? Will he need a cone?

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Thanks, Gina. Are you going to the Malibu romp?