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9:00 pm
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14 August 2009
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QuoteFor the brainiacs out there….what is the best way to avoid ACL injuries or tears?
My question specifically is for high jumping, cat-like features, agility-type young dogs? But since we have had several young pups come on board as tripawds, does anyone know how to avoid it happening? All I know is how to "fix" it. And now that I have a 4 legged high jumper, I'm concerned it will happen in the future (concerned isn't the right word…it's more like "terrified"
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I know a few things:
- Keep weight low. (not an issue here)
- Warm up the muscles before letting them catch frisbees, balls and such.
That's all I got! Anyone else?
Comet - 1999 to 2011She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
9:22 pm
1 February 2011
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Lasso that Monkeydog and tie him to something heavy???!!!
Rio
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5:47 am
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25 April 2007
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Hey Cometdog, hope you don't mind I moved your post here…
I believe our friends at California Animal Rehab would say:
- regular exercise is good…avoid "weekend warrior" syndrome. This is when a dog who sits on the couch all day goes out only on weekends to play hard.
- avoid "explosive" exercise like sudden hard jumps and running without warming up
- don't allow regular jumping off furniture, into and out of cars and trucks, etc.
- keep games low and slow, avoid the high jump routine
- regular massage and stretching is helpful (see a prof. rehab therapist for how-to)
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8:55 am
29 October 2010
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those ideas sound very reasonable, Jerry… but i like Rio's idea better!!! Lasso the Monkeybutt! Somebuddy hold him down while I kiss him!!!
kisses,
Abby
11:30 am
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14 August 2009
OfflineThanks Rene for the info!
………..I'm doomed. I better start saving now for his inevitable surgery!
He jumped on the desk the other day from 2 feet away…like a spring going b-o-i-n-g and landed on all fours flat! And he walks on the backs of the couches which means he jumps from the floor to the back of it. And now when he plays frisbee, he does twisties in air!
Do they make weighted booties?
Doooooomed. Doooomed. Doooomed.
Comet - 1999 to 2011She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
12:11 pm
2 September 2010
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Hey ScAbbers and Yabbadabbadoodoo Woo,
I'm not listening to you! I can't hear you and guess what………………… I'm dialing Monkeybutt Samson with our new Monkeybutt Smartphones!
12:20 pm
2 September 2010
OfflineTake a chill pill mommy! I love you, but take a chill pill!
I was born to FLY, FLY, FLY!
And if you'd learn to shoot a good picture, I could show all my monkeydog friends! So, instead of worrying about my legs, take a camera class!
P.S. I love you mommy! (and I can see your grey roots from up above! Bwhahahhahaha!)
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25 April 2007
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Never too late to be safe! Just watch out for the flying monkeybutts, they're the REAL hazard!
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2:07 pm
1 February 2011
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I think it's cuz the little white guy is short on brains that he can get so high in the air. I've heard that brains weigh quite a bit, but if his are all white and fluffy like his butt, of course he can fly!
Rio
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2:10 pm
1 February 2011
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PS: Angel Comet's momma, they do make weighted booties! Maybe us TGP Princesses could pitch in and get him some, and then you could take him swimming! 
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8:51 am
29 October 2010
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I would chip in for those!
TGP furever!
Kisses,
Abby
12:13 pm
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14 August 2009
OfflineMonkeybutt isn't laughing but mommy is!
Comet - 1999 to 2011She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
1:01 pm
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18 October 2009
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what is the best way to avoid ACL injuries or tears?
1. couch
2. cold beer
3. remote
1:59 pm
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12 February 2010
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karen, we'll be right over!!!
charon & gayle
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