[stomachmonkey]

Had both TPLO's on both knees of our Mastiff.

Partial tear is not enough info.

Need to know why. ACL injuries in dogs are somewhat predictable. In medium to large dogs if the angle of the top of the tibia is 25 degrees or greater to the tibial shaft they are more prone to this type of injury.

Basically means if they tear one side they are nearly guaranteed to tear the other.

For our Mastiff it was nearly a year to the day between right and left leg tears.

Get pet insurance now, won't cover this mishap but if the dog is at risk then you'll thank me when the second lets loose and most of the bill is covered.

TPLO' work really well. Makes em walk a bit funny, bow legged, but does not impair their mobility in any noticeable way.