Torn ligaments in dogs happen when the ligament that connects the top and bottom parts of the bones surrounding the knee, known as the cranial cruciate ligament and often abbreviated to CCL, becomes torn. This can often bring on mobility issues that affect the back legs, along with arthritis and pain.
Larger dogs and overweight dogs are often more prone to suffering from torn ligaments. Certain dog breeds are more likely to experience a torn ligament than others, including the Newfoundland, Labrador Retriever, and Saint Bernard breeds.
Torn ligaments in dogs often appears with some or all of the following symptoms:
- Difficulty walking
- Being less active
- A swelling around the shin
- Walking with a visible limp
- Being unable to jump or climb stairs.
Photizo Vetcare’s healing power will help to:
- Stimulate the production of collagen. Collagen is an essential protein used to repair damaged tissue. It is the most common protein found in the body.
- Increase circulation almost immediately. By helping to generate an increase in blood flow to the treatment areas the light therapy normalises and heals injured cells. By increasing blood flow more oxygen and nutrients are transported to the affected area, and waste products taken away.
- Reduce oedema (swelling). Oedema has two components, liquid and protein. Researchers have shown that the lymph diameter and the flow of the lymph system can be nearly doubled with the use of light therapy.
- Stimulate the release of endorphins which are the body’s own pain-fighting
