Animal Orthotics vs. Surgery: Why Braces Are Often the Better Choice

đŸŸ 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 healing—especially…

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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. “The next option was another $4,100 surgery that would increase his chance of bone cancer by…

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How to Measure Your Dog For A Knee Brace

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📏 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…

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Top 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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A Different Kind of Dog Knee Brace

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There’s a lot of options when it comes to dog knee braces and they all work to help CCL / ACL tears in dogs.  Here is why the dog knee brace at Specialized Pet Solutions is different: A built in Achilles relief channel.  Most braces on the market strap around the back of the leg…

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