[eirelav_mcgoo]

So i have a VERY large GSD, and it seems he might of torn his ACL. The vet said that is could be a full or partial tear. Im loath to get the xrays done because the tear might not show.

He stand on three legs, walks on three and a half, and plays and runs on all four. I am in the process of getting a large crate and putting him on complete rest with only minimal walking and of course potty breaks in the hopes that is is just a partial tear and will heal with time.

Has this happened to anyone else? was the tear partial or full? can it heal with time, or will i have to opt for the xrays and, the darkness at the end of the tunnel, an up tp $3500 surgery?

Any help is much appreciated.