{"id":3719,"date":"2024-05-09T14:56:05","date_gmt":"2024-05-09T19:56:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dupontvet.com\/blog\/?p=3719"},"modified":"2024-05-09T14:56:06","modified_gmt":"2024-05-09T19:56:06","slug":"acl-rupture-in-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dupontvet.com\/blog\/acl-rupture-in-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"ACL Rupture in Dogs\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Pup personalities run the gamut from lazy lap dogs to high-performance athletes, but it might surprise you to know that no matter where your pet falls on the fitness spectrum, he or she can still be prone to injury\u2014even an ACL rupture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In dogs, this ligament is called the cranial cruciate ligament (or CCL), but this is the equivalent of the human ACL\u2014the vital ligament responsible for stabilizing knee joints. An ACL rupture in dogs is one of the most common causes of lameness and knee swelling, and at Dupont Veterinary Clinic<\/a>, we provide both diagnosis and surgical repair of ACL ruptures. Keep reading for more information about this common condition in dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Causes ACL Rupture in Dogs? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When humans injure their ACL, it\u2019s usually during a high-intensity sport like football or soccer. ACL rupture in dogs<\/a> is more commonly caused by a slow degeneration of the ligament due to a range of factors, including age, arthritis<\/a>, obesity<\/a>, poor physical condition, and even breed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs of ACL Rupture in Dogs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Because this condition usually progresses slowly in dogs, symptoms can be subtle at first. Watch for these signs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n