====== General ======
  * 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
===== Reference =====
  * http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/orthodogs/files/CCL%20Studies%20and%20Articles/
 
====== TPLO ======
  * 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

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



====== Conventional ======
===== Lateral Suture Stabilization =====
  * http://dogkneeinjury.com/
  * http://home.earthlink.net/~tiggerpoz/id3.html

====== Questions ======

  * 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


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====== Food ======
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

=== Supplements ===
  * http://www.puritan.com/
  * http://www.cortaflex.com/
  * http://www.vetriscience.com/glyco-flex-III.php

  

====== Medication ======
  * http://www.petvetdirect.com/home.asp