Vet Recommendation - Dog Torn ACL/Meniscus

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10:34a, 2/20/26

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Anyone have a good recommendation for a vet to repair a dog's knee? My vet in Midland thinks my dog has a complete ACL tear and probably a slight tear in the meniscus. Should I just call A&M, or does anyone have any other good recommendations? I don't believe there is anyone in Midland that does the surgery.

Dog is a 7 year old Golden Retriever, weighs 91 lbs as of a few days ago.

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10:46a, 2/20/26

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Size and age of dog?

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In reply to IslandAg76 • 10:49a, 2/20/26

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7 year old Golden Retriever. Updated OP

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10:57a, 2/20/26

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Depending on how far you want to drive... Dr. Clary at Live Oak Animal Hospital in Lubbock is amazing.

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In reply to agvet13 • 11:03a, 2/20/26

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That seems like about the shortest drive I could hope for. My vet was saying I'd probably need to go to DFW, Austin or San Antonio.

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3:37p, 2/20/26

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Do some research, but I thought Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists were the experts for repairs; at least for sporting dogs.

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In reply to txaggie_08 • 6:09p, 2/20/26

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Page Dr. boogs here on the OB. He has forgot more about dog joints than most will ever know.

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In reply to txaggie_08 • 7:04p, 2/20/26

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I'm one of the orthopedic surgeons at Texas A&M. PM me or post contact info if you'd like to visit about the services we can provide you and your dog. Have helped a lot of Ags from TexAgs OB over the years, glad to do the same for you if you are interested.

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In reply to agvet13 • 11:38a, 2/23/26

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agvet13 said:
Depending on how far you want to drive... Dr. Clary at Live Oak Animal Hospital in Lubbock is amazing.

I was going to DM, but no stars. I assume you've had some experience with Dr. Clary? My vet is really pushing that I find a board certified Vet since he's a larger dog, but I'm not sure if that's necessary.

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11:42a, 2/23/26

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Our dog had TPLO surgery at the vet school last year (135# GP/Mastiff mix) and walked out of the hospital with no problems. Just hoping that his other knee holds up as they told me there was a 50% chance his other knee would go out in the next year or two.....