Posts Tagged ‘animal orthotics’
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…
Read MorePioneers 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…
Read MoreCustomer 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…
Read MoreWhy 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-…
Read MoreVeterinary 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…
Read MoreSix 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…
Read MoreHow to Measure Your Dog For A Knee Brace
When you have made the decision to invest in a dog knee brace for your best pal there is a little work on your part so we can ensure the best fitting brace possible. First we need to have the animal’s affected limb casted with a soft fiberglass casting material that we provide in your…
Read MoreCustom Dog Knee Brace vs. Over The Counter Soft Brace
Why Over-the-Counter Dog Knee Braces Often Don’t Work for CCL Injuries When new clients call us about a custom dog knee brace, many share a familiar story: “We bought an over-the-counter brace online, but it didn’t work.” While these mass-produced braces may seem like a quick fix, they often fall short—especially when dealing with a cranial…
Read MoreTop Ten Dog Breeds Prone to CCL Tears
Top Dog Breeds at Risk for CCL Tears—and What You Can Do About It By now, you’ve likely had a dog with a cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) tear or know someone who has. It’s the most common orthopedic injury in dogs. But did you know that certain breeds are more prone to this injury than others? While any…
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