Posts by Specialized Pet Solutions
Dog Prosthetic Gives New Life to Man’s Best Friend
If dogs could talk, what a story Riley, an Alaskan Klee-Kai, would tell. Thanks to Angela Boncz, the owner of Specialized Pet Solutions, it has a happy ending. The story starts with a Lake Placid vacation about seven years ago that ended with a broken leg. A vet put Riley’s leg in a cast and…
Read MoreChet: The Hiking Boxer With Bilateral ACL Dog Leg Braces
Amanda Zimmer, from Athol, ID and her four-legged travel buddy, Chet, love to hike and play outside. But the six-year-old boxer ran into big trouble when he tore his ACL last February. Amanda scheduled surgery…It failed. “The next option was another $4,100 surgery that would increase his chance of bone cancer by forty percent. Boxers…
Read MoreHelping Animals Walk Again: Specialized Pet Solutions
You might say Specialized Pet Solutions owner Angela Boncz found the best of two worlds. She dreamed of becoming a veterinarian to fulfill her love of animals. But the prospect of spending years at school didn’t click with her. Instead, she became an Orthotic and Prosthetic technician by day and an animal rescuer in her…
Read MoreProper Fitment of a Dog Knee Brace or ACL Leg Brace for Dogs
You have made an excellent choice by purchasing a dog knee brace from Specialized Pet Solutions. As you can see our ACL leg brace for dogs is a little different from all the other ones on the market. As it has a built in achilles relief channel on the back side of the brace which…
Read MoreHow to Measure for a Dog Knee Brace
A CCL tear in your dog can be scary and casting your dog for a custom dog knee brace can be a little intimidating. However we have come up with a simple to follow set of instructions that will be included in your casting kit. We also have video tutorials on our website that can…
Read MoreDo Knee Braces Really Work For Dogs?
Dog knee braces have become a go to for people and veterinarians when TPLO surgery is not the best option. However should dog knee braces be the first line of treatment for a CCL tear rather than the last option when surgery is not optimal? In the human medical industry all non-invasive treatments are exhausted…
Read MoreSpecialized Pet Solutions Does it Best!
An honest declaration from us to you about animal orthotics and prosthetics: What can I say about our company that will convey how much we enjoy our work, and how much satisfaction we get from helping animals. We have made the commitment to keep our prices as low as we can so more people can…
Read MorePioneers in the Animal Orthotics and Prosthetics Industry
The first human prosthetic can be dated back to 300 BC during the ancient Roman Empire. Medical advancements have created some truly magical prosthetics for the human race over the last 2300+ years. This is in stark contrast to the very recent pet orthotics and prosthetics industry that has only been around for the last…
Read MoreFall and Winter Tips for your Disabled Pet
As the weather continues to cool off we shift our energies and focus towards indoor living and activities, and your special pets will need help doing the same. Here are our top tips on keeping your special pet warm and safe this fall and winter. 1. Staying warm is the most important of all. Adding…
Read MoreCustomer Service in the Pet Industry
Every business in America has a need for quality customer service, however in the animal industry there’s more to get right. It’s easy to help an animal, they are always grateful for any amount of love, affection and support they are offered however pet parents are not the same as they were 20 years ago. …
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