How to Measure Your Dog For A Knee Brace
📏 How to Take Accurate Dog Knee Brace Measurements
When you decide to invest in a dog knee brace for your best pal, there’s a little prep work involved to ensure the best fit possible. At Specialized Pet Solutions, we provide a soft fiberglass casting kit and ask for picture measurements to build a brace that’s unique to your dog.
🧰 What You’ll Need
To take accurate measurements, gather:
- 3 people (including yourself)
- A tape measure
- A camera or smartphone
Why three people?
- Person #1 keeps the dog calm and lying down
- Person #2 holds the tape measure
- Person #3 takes the photo
If your dog is calm and cooperative, two people may be enough.
🐾 Key Anatomy Landmarks
Understanding your dog’s leg anatomy is essential:
- Groin: Where the thigh meets the belly (often a change in hair direction)
- Top of the knee: First bend below the groin
- Bottom of the knee: Second bend before the hock
- Hock: The joint just above the paw
📐 Two Required Measurements 
Measurement A: Groin to Top of Knee
This ensures the brace isn’t too tall. A brace that’s too long can cause irritation, wounds, or slippage.
Measurement B: Top of Knee to Apex of Hock
This determines the brace’s length and ensures proper range of motion.
✨ Pro Tips for Accuracy
- Use the casting sock to flatten excess hair for better visibility.
- Have your dog lie down calmly.
- Person #2 places the tape measure for Measurement A while Person #3 takes a clear photo.
- Repeat for Measurement B.
- Use inches, not centimeters.
- Make sure the tape measure numbers are clearly visible in the photo.
📤 Submitting Your Measurements
Email your photos to:
📧 [email protected]
Subject line: Your dog’s name + “Measurements” (e.g., Stella Measurements)
📦 Final Steps
- Return your completed cast and order form to:
5111 E. Spangle-Waverly Rd. Spangle, WA 99031 - Give your dog a pat and a treat—they’ve earned it!
📞 Need Help?
Call us at (509) 934-0067 with any questions. We’re here to support you and your pet every step of the way.