So my dog started limping after hunting last month. I checked the leg, no swelling, no noticeable damage. So I kept him off it, I figured he twisted it, no biggy

. He was doing fine, not favoring it much after awhile. So I took him walking. He was super excited so he ran around like a maniac. Afterward he was limping again. I took him to the vet here in town, she says its a torn cruciate ligament

. She says surgery is the only real solution. I'm sort of hoping to not have the surgery if there is another way, but if that's really the best option I'll do it. It seems that it may be more hassle down the road. She also said that this problem is common with GSPs. Any help or info greatly appreciated.