What Causes ACL Injuries in Dogs?
ACL injuries are seen in young and old dogs, and this type of injury can occur suddenly or it can be a condition that slowly develops. Much like the basketball player who twists a knee during a game, a playful dog can tear a cruciate ligament during an extra exuberant period of play or exercise. Some dogs develop this condition because they are obese, or they have a large body frame, and the ligament tears from being stressed for a long period of time. In rare cases, a cruciate ligament injury can occur from an auto-immune disorder.
