August 2, 2021
Torn Dog ACL: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatments
A torn dog ACL or anterior cruciate ligament is when a dog tears (either partially or completely) the ligament that stabilizes the knee and keeps the tibia from moving in front of the femur. Technically for dogs, this is called a CCL (cranial cruciate ligament) tear; ACL tear is what it’s called when it happens in humans, but it’s referring to a similar ligament in dogs. In this article, the term CCL and ACL will be used interchangeably.
