An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, or cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) injury in dogs, can take a lot out of your furry friend. After all, an ACL injury in dogs usually results in lameness in one of their hind legs. The tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) is a common procedure that treats ACL injuries in dogs. Dog ACL surgery recovery can be a timely process, however, and it could ...