Cruciate ligament rupture in dogs

One of the most common conditions in dogs is rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in the knee joint. This type of injury can also occur in cats, although its incidence is much lower. A ruptured ligament requires appropriate treatment as well as subsequent regular rehabilitation. What is the cruciate ligament responsible for? What are the causes of its rupture? What does the treatment and rehabilitation process look like in the case of cruciate ligament rupture? We answer these and other similar questions thoroughly in the text below.