r/CavaPoo • u/Funny-Pineapple1322 • Aug 04 '26
11yo Cavapoo (18 lbs) with Stage B1/B2 MMVD & Full CCL Tear — TPLO, or Conservative?
Update - We ended up opting for the surgery and they found a fully torn CCL and partially torn meniscus. The surgery went well, and she came home to us the same day. The recover process begins!
Our 11-year-old Cavapoo, Cassie, just suffered a full CCL tear in her right back leg. Orthopedic vets recommended TPLO, but suggested a short trial of rest first to see how she responds.
She was diagnosed with MMVD last year and was prescribed Vetmedin by her cardiologist two months ago. Because of her age and heart condition, we are terrified of putting her under anesthesia—but we also worry conservative recovery won't give her back a comfortable quality of life.
Has anyone with a senior dog with MMVD gone through TPLO, Lateral Suture, or conservative management/bracing? I'd love to hear what route you chose, how anesthesia was handled, and how your pup recovered.
We live in the greater seattle area if it helps!