• http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_ruptured_anterior_cruciate_lig.html
• http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/CranialCruciateLigamentRupture/
• Changing Views on CCL repairs
  • http://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/vet-practice-news-columns/complementary-medicine/changing-views-on-ccl-repair.aspx

• http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/orthodogs/files/CCL%20Studies%20and%20Articles/

• http://vetsurgerycentral.com/tplo.htm
  • 90% of the dogs having the TPLO regain normal or near normal function of the limb (full weight-bearing)
• http://www.slocumenterprises.com/
• surgery alternatives and questions for surgeon
  • http://ask.metafilter.com/72478/To-TPLO-or-not-to-TPLO

• MERLE MARKS; BECKY MARKS TIMBERLAND ANIMAL CLINIC, 18110 SE DIVISION STREET - 503-665-1194
  • http://www.timbervet.com/Tightrope%2520CCL.html
• http://dogkneeinjury.com/

• http://dogkneeinjury.com/
• http://home.earthlink.net/~tiggerpoz/id3.html

• general prognoses for his overall health - worth doing the surgery?

• how many TPLO/traditional surgeries performed on similar dogs?
  • rate of success for each?
  • rate of complications?
    • financial impacts?
  • full explanation of surgical procedure
  • determine from xrays the appropriateness of traditional vs. TPLO?

• % percentage of tear - tell from xray?
• for traditional
  • % successes
  • success related to rehabilitation process

• suitability of traditional extra/intracapsular repair?
  • how does stabilizing material work vs. dog's own regenerated tissue?

• how is anesthesia administered?
  • dedicated tech anaesthetist and vet assistant
  • heart monitor and O2 sat monitor, and they should be taking regular blood pressure readings during the procedure

• meds for pain control -
  • (at least pre-op sedation and intra and post-op analgesia, plus a Fentanyl (or comparable) patch for a day or two, plus pain medication to go home with (opiates plus NSAIDs or comparable)

• cost increases over last few years?
• licensing costs to do procedure? Out of patent?

• Quote
  • additional follow up xrays/charges?
  • surgical fee for 1 vs. 2 - extra hours?

• physical therapy recommendations & costs

• copy of written diagnoses from exam

Naturapet Innova EVO

• http://www.naturapet.com/brands/evo.asp
• 28lb bag $49 = $1.75/lb
  • 11th bag is free

Drs. Foster & Smith Lamb & Brown Rice Formula

• http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3307+8734+9414&pcatid=9414
• 4x 30lb bags @ $110 + $14 shipping = $124/120 = $1/lb
  • every 10th order is free

Natural Balance Duck & Potato

• 30lb bag @ $47 = $1.57/lb
  • 11th bag is free

• http://www.puritan.com/
• http://www.cortaflex.com/
• http://www.vetriscience.com/glyco-flex-III.php

• http://www.petvetdirect.com/home.asp