How Much Does Dog ACL (CCL) Surgery Cost in Michigan?

Medically reviewed by Dr. Dana Sweeton, DVM, Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Updated July 15, 2026 · Dog Knee Care, Metro Detroit, Michigan

Why quotes vary so much

Two families in the same city can be quoted prices thousands of dollars apart for the same torn ligament. Four things drive the difference:

• Which procedure. The TPLO and the MMP are different operations with different implants and different quotes.
• Where it's performed. A referral-hospital quote and a general-practice quote for the same knee are built very differently. Always compare all-in numbers.
• Your dog's size. Bigger dogs need more anesthesia, larger implants, and more medication.
• What's included. Some quotes cover only the surgery itself. Others include x-rays, anesthesia, pain medication, and recheck visits. Always compare the all-in number.

Wherever you go, expect the exam and x-rays needed to confirm the tear to be their own line item, and always ask what the surgical quote does and doesn't include.

Questions to ask about any quote

• Is anesthesia included? Pain medication? The recheck x-rays?
• What happens if the meniscus is torn too? Is that extra?
• Who do I call at 9 pm if something looks wrong during recovery?

At Dog Knee Care the answer is simple: one all-in price, told to you before anything is scheduled, with recovery support included.

If the price feels out of reach

We never want money to stand between a dog and a pain-free life. We accept cash and all major cards, and we offer financing through CareCredit and Cherry. Most pet parents can prequalify with Cherry in seconds with no impact to their credit, then split the cost into monthly payments that fit their budget.

The cost of waiting

A torn CCL does not heal on its own, and waiting has its own price. The unstable knee grinds cartilage and builds arthritis, the meniscus often tears (adding pain and sometimes cost), and the overloaded opposite leg frequently tears its own ligament later. Getting the knee fixed sooner usually means a simpler surgery, an easier recovery, and less arthritis for the rest of your dog's life.

Common questions

When will I know the exact price for my dog?

Right after the exam and x-rays confirm what's going on in the knee. You get one all-in number, explained line by line, before anything is scheduled, so there are no surprises on surgery day.

Does pet insurance cover dog ACL surgery?

Many pet insurance plans do cover cruciate ligament surgery if the policy was in place before the injury, though most have waiting periods and some exclude a second knee. Check your policy's orthopedic coverage, and we're happy to provide the records your insurer needs.

How do I get an exact price for my dog?

Request a consult at dogkneecare.com or call Warren Animal Clinic at (586) 264-4621 or Veterinary Urgent Care at (248) 547-4677. After we examine your dog and confirm the tear, you get one all-in price before anything is scheduled.