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Dr X loved orthopedics and made it a habit of practicing his drawer testing on anesthetized patients. Max, a 5‐year‐old neutered male Labrador, was in for dental prophylaxis. While Max was under anesthesia for his dental, Dr X thought he appreciated a little more laxity in Max's right stifle. He contacted Max's owner to report his concerns and recommend stifle radiographs. The owner had been advised of this possibility prior to the procedure, based on Max's breed predisposition, and consented. The radiographs were sent off for interpretation and a partial cruciate tear was suspected based on the clinical history, physical exam findings, and radiographic appearance of Max's stifles. Max's owners were counseled on weight management and Max was started on a daily joint supplement and fish oils. A referral was also made to a local veterinary physiotherapy center to aid in his weight loss and to help stabilize his stifles as much as possible. With this early detection and intervention, Max remained stable and never required cruciate surgery.