Here at Covenant Animal Clinic we strive to provide your animal companion with the best care that is affordable to you. When faced with the thought that your pet has to undergo extensive surgery, especially, in these economic times you want to be sure you pet is getting quality service at affordable prices.

The most common cause of hind-limb lameness is an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), also known as the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL). Such an injury can result from trauma, poor conformation, obesity or ligament degeneration. When lameness, with accompanying pain, occurs, the veterinarian performs a cranial drawer test on the affected limb. This test is done by placing the fingers on either side of the affected joint. If movement or instability can be detected within the joint during palpation, it is a sure indication that the joint is damaged. The veterinarian will follow up with x-rays prior and post surgery to determine the extent of the problem.

Call today to schedule a consult for a ruptured ACL, patellar luxation, fractures, OCD lesions and OFA Hip Certification.