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My dog tore the tendon in his left knee in the back. He had previously torn the tendon in his right knee. Both times we used conservative treatment and the knee healed. We don't allow (although he doesn't always listen) jumping up and we've blocked off the stairs. We also only let him out in the yard and don't take him for long walks.

Should he be taken on longer walks? or do I continue with the conservative care guidelines. We can't afford to take him back to the vet yet.
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My dog uses both legs when walking now because he has to I think. Before when he had only torn one ligament we would walk about two blogs and he would start to hold his paw up.

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Is your dog keeping his leg up for few seconds when walking ?
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