As you know Super Bowl Sunday is a great day to get together with family, friends, and co-workers and watch the big game. Whether you plan to head south to Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens to watch the New Orleans Saints and the Indianapolis Colts, or have a Super Bowl party at home or elsewhere, Very Important Paws is here to provide overnight Dog Boarding and insure your dog has his own super weekend away from the cheers and jeers of boisterous football fans.
Since we are talking about football, sort of…What do dogs and football players have in common? Aside from running around and chasing a ball on a field, dogs and football players are both prone to rupturing their ACL, anterior cruciate ligament. It is the most commonly injured ligament in a dog’s knee as well as a football player. A Football player’s knees are frequently injured while running, twisting , and turning on the gridiron. A Dog may rupture their ACL during exercise that involves jumping or running on changing terrain or stepping in a hole while running.
Obese dogs are at greater risk for suffering an ACL injury as are specific breeds including, but not limited to Bichon Frises, Cocker Spaniels, German Shepards, Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, Lhasa Apso’s, Mastiffs, Minature and Toy Poodles, and Rottweilers. Injuring an ALC can be painful and result in lameness if the injury is not treated. In addition, an untreated ACL injury may lead to debilitating arthritis. If your dog is reluctant to put pressure or weight on one of his hind legs, or sits crookedly, you should have him checked by your vet for ligament injury.
A normal dog’s knee works like a hinge, keeping the dog’s leg stable as it bends. When the knee has a ruptured ACL the “hinge” becomes loose. By taking x-rays or applying pressure on the knee, a veterinarian will feel the bones move and determine any abnormality or ligament injury and decide on the best course of treatment for the health and well being of your dog.
Call us today and book a SUPERBOWL XLIV WEEKEND SUITE at one of our two convenient locations: Very Important Paws in Downtown West Beach or Wellington 561-366-9000.