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TRYING ON YOUR DOGS BRACE FOR THE FIRST TIME
đŸ Why Parks and Trails Are the Best Places to Try Your Dogâs Brace for the First Time Introducing your dog to a new brace is a big momentâand choosing the right environment can make all the difference. While it might seem convenient to try the brace at home, parks and trails offer a much…
Orthotics & Prosthetics for small dogs
Why Making Leg Braces for Small Dogs Is So ChallengingâAnd Why We Do It Anyway When it comes to orthopedic support for dogs, size mattersâespecially when the dog is under 20 pounds. At first glance, it might seem like smaller dogs would be easier to fit with leg braces. After all, theyâre lighter, less muscular,…
Welcome
đŸ Welcome to Specialized Pet Solutions Welcome, weâre passionate about animals and their health and well-being. At Specialized Pet Solutions, we create custom orthotics and prosthetics that help disabled animals live their best lives. Custom Orthotics and Prosthetics for Animals We design and build custom braces and prosthetics to fit your animal precisely. Using a…
To Brace or Not to Brace Your Pet
đŸ To Brace or Not to Brace Your Pet: A Guide to Animal Orthotics When your beloved pet suffers an injury or faces mobility challenges, itâs natural to want to do everything possible to help them heal and thrive. One of the most common questions pet owners ask is: âShould I get a brace for my…
Animal Orthotics vs. Surgery: Why Braces Are Often the Better Choice
đŸ Animal Orthotics: Why Orthotics Are Often Better Than Surgery for Pets When a beloved pet suffers from a torn ligament, joint instability, or a limb deformity, many pet owners face a tough decision: surgery or orthotic support? While surgery can be effective, animal orthotics often provide a safer, more affordable, and less invasive path to healingâespecially…
DOG KNEE BRACE HELPS A BIG BOY!
Archerâs Comeback: Healing with Heart and Patriotism At Specialized Pet Solutions, we love sharing stories of resilienceâwhen it comes to our animal orthotics – and Archer is a perfect example. This big, lovable dog tore his cranial cruciate ligament (CCL), often called a dog ACL tear. This ligament plays a crucial role in stabilizing the knee when dogs walk…
Dog Prosthetic Gives New Life to Man’s Best Friend
Rileyâs Journey: From Tragedy to Triumph with Specialized Pet Solutions If dogs could talk, Rileyâthe spirited Alaskan Klee Kaiâwould have quite the story to tell. Thanks to Angela Boncz, founder of Specialized Pet Solutions, Rileyâs tale has a heartwarming ending. It all began during a family vacation in Lake Placid nearly seven years ago. What should…
Chet the hiking boxer – Success story
Amanda Zimmer, from Athol, ID, and her four-legged travel buddy, Chet, love to hike and explore the outdoors. But in February, their adventures came to a halt when six-year-old Chet tore his ACL. Amanda scheduled surgery, but it failed. âThe next option was another $4,100 surgery that would increase his chance of bone cancer by…
Helping 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…
Proper Fitment of a Dog Knee Brace or ACL Leg Brace for Dogs
Thank You for Choosing Specialized Pet Solutions: A Guide to Properly Fitting Your Dogâs ACL Knee Brace Weâre thrilled youâve chosen Specialized Pet Solutions to support your dogâs recovery. Our ACL leg brace for dogs is uniquely designed with your petâs comfort and healing in mind. Unlike many other braces on the market, ours features a built-in Achilles relief channelâa…