Within a period of about one year time, I experienced dog ACL surgery recovery for two separate operations. Both surgeries involved a complete tear of my dog’s ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) to his back legs. I documented my dog’s ACL journey and what we learned step by step in a separate post. I also wrote…
In the heart of Vermont, dogs are welcome to explore the green, lush land of Dog Mountain and its accompanying attractions that are Dog Chapel and the Stephen Huneck Art Gallery. There are miracles on this property: I recently witnessed not one, not two, but three miracles on Dog Mountain. If you are a dog…
“You have a dog with torn ACL,” the veterinarian shared. “It’s a partial tear, but it could progress to a full tear.” I knew we had a long road ahead, but I wasn’t prepared for my dog to experience two ACL tears within the course of two years. A dog with a torn ACL (also…
Dog ACL surgery is a huge undertaking, so when I heard the snap and pop sound after my dog jumped, I cringed. When my dog tore his ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) the second time around, I had a better understanding of what to expect. My dog is a Cocker Spaniel who loves to run, jump,…
Two weeks after having surgery for a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and removal of a damaged meniscus, my dog’s stitches were removed today. Indeed, the road from dog ACL injury to recovery has been a long and interesting journey. In a continuing effort to keep Fidose of Reality readers up to date, our road…
Limp. Pop. Stagger. These are three things I really never wish for my dog to experience and in the past few weeks all three have come to fruition. No tail wag here. Ninety days and two weeks have come and gone and Dexter’s partial ACL tear has seen its good and bad days. For those…
My dog has a partial tear of his ACL/CCL (ligament) in the left rear leg. I’ve been blogging about this for a number of weeks, and he’s had an issue for about 6 weeks. We’ve tried rest, homeopathic meds, cold laser therapy, and now we are onto the custom orthotic better known as the knee…
Knowing how to treat a torn ACL on a dog can be challenging, as there are many options. When my Cocker Spaniel experienced a partial tear of his ACL (sometimes called CCL, or cranial cruciate ligament), we decided to try treating him without surgery. My dog was four years old when he partially tore this…
As a lifelong dog mom and pet writer, I’ve had many pet parents write to ask, “My dog bites his paws; what can I do?” Dogs bite and chew at their paws for many reasons. Sometimes it’s from a minor irritation; other times it can be more serious. My first Cocker Spaniel, Brandy Noel, chewed…
Looking for gifts for Cocker Spaniel moms? You’ve come to the right place. If you love Cocker Spaniels or know someone who does, we have a list of 25 gift ideas that are sure to make them smile. Whether for Mother’s Day, the holidays, a birthday, or just because, there’s something for every Cocker Spaniel…
