Posts Tagged ‘dog knee brace’
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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…
Read MoreDOG 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…
Read MoreChet 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…
Read MoreHelping 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…
Read MoreProper 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…
Read MoreHow to Measure for a Dog Knee Brace
How to Take Accurate Picture Measurements for Your Dogâs Custom Knee Brace A cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) tear in your dog can be overwhelmingâand the idea of casting your dog for a custom knee brace might feel intimidating. But donât worryâweâre here to make the process as simple and stress-free as possible. At Specialized Pet Solutions,…
Read MoreDo 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 veterinariansâespecially when TPLO surgery isnât 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…
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 MoreFall 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 petsâespecially those with special needsâneed help making that transition too. Here are our top tips to keep them warm, safe, and comfortable during the colder…
Read MoreComplications of TPLO Surgery, Dog Knee Braces are a Better Way!
Why Arenât Dogs Given the Same Holistic Treatment Options as Humans? When a human suffers a ligament tear, doctors typically recommend non-invasive treatments firstârehab, orthotics, joint braces, rest, and physical therapy. Surgery is often the last resort. So why donât we offer dogs the same approach? At Specialized Pet Solutions, weâve been asking these questions…
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