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Do Knee Braces Really Work For Dogs?
Should Dog Knee Braces Be the First Line of Treatment for CCL Tears? Dog knee braces have become a go-to solution for pet owners and veterinarians—especially when TPLO surgery isn’t ideal. But what if we flipped the script? Should custom stifle braces be the first line of treatment for a cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) tear, rather than a last resort? In human…
Specialized Pet Solutions Does it Best!
A Message from the Heart: Why We Do What We Do At Specialized Pet Solutions, we’re not just building orthotics and prosthetics—we’re changing lives. Every day, we wake up excited to help animals move better, feel better, and live their best lives. That’s what drives us. We’ve made a promise to keep our prices as low…
Pioneers in the Animal Orthotics and Prosthetics Industry
A Brief History of Animal Orthotics and Prosthetics While human prosthetics date back to 300 BC during the Roman Empire, the field of animal orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) is still in its infancy. Over the past 2,300 years, medical advancements have transformed human prosthetics into highly sophisticated devices. In contrast, the animal O&P industry has only emerged…
Fall and Winter Tips for your Disabled Pet
How to Keep Your Special Pet Warm and Safe This Fall and Winter As the weather cools down, we naturally shift our focus to indoor living and cozy routines. Your pets—especially those with special needs—need help making that transition too. Here are our top tips to keep them warm, safe, and comfortable during the colder…
Customer Service in the Pet Industry
Why Customer Service Matters More Than Ever in the Animal O&P Industry Every business in America depends on quality customer service—but in the animal industry, the stakes are even higher. Helping animals is often the easy part. They’re grateful for love, care, and support. But today’s pet parents are not the same as they were…
Complications of TPLO Surgery, Dog Knee Braces are a Better Way!
Why Aren’t Dogs Given the Same Holistic Treatment Options as Humans? When a human suffers a ligament tear, doctors typically recommend non-invasive treatments first—rehab, orthotics, joint braces, rest, and physical therapy. Surgery is often the last resort. So why don’t we offer dogs the same approach? At Specialized Pet Solutions, we’ve been asking these questions…
Summer Tips For Special Needs Animals
Summer Safety Tips for Pets with Orthotics and Prosthetics As we head into full-on summer weather, it’s important to consider how the heat can affect our special needs pets. While summer can be a time of fun and freedom, it also brings risks—especially for animals wearing prosthetics or orthotic devices like dog knee braces. Here…
Why Dog Knee Braces Are Important For Pre and Post Op Care
Why Dog Knee Braces Should Be Part of Every CCL Treatment Plan There are an estimated 89.7 million dogs in the United States, and over 2 million of them will suffer a cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) tear. Of those, around 600,000 will undergo TPLO surgery—a costly and invasive procedure. Veterinarians often recommend TPLO surgery as the primary solution, but they rarely discuss pre-…
Veterinary Orthotics and Prosthetics Help Animals Live Their Best Lives
Helping Animals Live Their Best Lives with Orthotics and Prosthetics Thanks to forward-thinking individuals and skilled orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) technicians, animals with injuries, deformities, or amputations now have access to life-changing mobility solutions. By applying time-honored techniques and using the same high-quality materials found in human O&P devices, we can help animals move more…
Six Easy Steps to Get an Orthotic or Prosthetic For Your Special Pet
Custom Orthotics & Prosthetics for Animals: How the Process Works At Specialized Pet Solutions, we custom-build orthotics and prosthetics to help animals live their best lives. Our mission is to provide affordable, less invasive, and accessible solutions for pets with injuries, deformities, or amputations. We use time-honored techniques and source materials from the same trusted suppliers used in human orthotics…
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