Read the following passage and answer the accompanying questions. Rupture of the cruciate ligament is a common injury to the stifle joint of dogs. The cranial cruciate ligament is more commonly ruptured than the caudal ligament. Rupture of either cruciate ligament may be accompanied by rupture of the medial collateral ligament and damage to the medial meniscus. Acute lameness is the most common sign of a cruciate ligament rupture, which will decrease in severity over time. Chronic lameness and osteoarthritis may result if the stifle joint is not stabilized via surgery. The paragraph points out that:

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The paragraph states that "rupture of either cruciate ligament may be accompanied by rupture of the medial collateral ligament and damage to the medial meniscus." Therefore, option C is the correct choice. The paragraph does not suggest that rupture of the cruciate ligament is rare (Option A), nor does it suggest that both cruciate ligaments are usually ruptured (Option B). Additionally, the paragraph states that acute lameness is the most common sign of a cruciate ligament rupture but does not provide a duration of 4 to 6 weeks (Option D).

Read the Following Passage and Answer the Accompanying Questions