Posts Tagged ‘dog knee brace’
Chet: The Hiking Boxer With Bilateral ACL Dog Leg Braces
Amanda Zimmer, from Athol, ID and her four-legged travel buddy, Chet, love to hike and play outside. But the six-year-old boxer ran into big trouble when he tore his ACL last February. Amanda scheduled surgery…It failed. “The next option was another $4,100 surgery that would increase his chance of bone cancer by forty percent. Boxers…
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
You have made an excellent choice by purchasing a dog knee brace from Specialized Pet Solutions. As you can see our ACL leg brace for dogs is a little different from all the other ones on the market. As it has a built in achilles relief channel on the back side of the brace which…
Read MoreHow to Measure for a Dog Knee Brace
A CCL tear in your dog can be scary and casting your dog for a custom dog knee brace can be a little intimidating. However we have come up with a simple to follow set of instructions that will be included in your casting kit. We also have video tutorials on our website that can…
Read MorePioneers in the Animal Orthotics and Prosthetics Industry
The first human prosthetic can be dated back to 300 BC during the ancient Roman Empire. Medical advancements have created some truly magical prosthetics for the human race over the last 2300+ years. This is in stark contrast to the very recent pet orthotics and prosthetics industry that has only been around for the last…
Read MoreFall and Winter Tips for your Disabled Pet
As the weather continues to cool off we shift our energies and focus towards indoor living and activities, and your special pets will need help doing the same. Here are our top tips on keeping your special pet warm and safe this fall and winter. 1. Staying warm is the most important of all. Adding…
Read MoreComplications of TPLO Surgery, Dog Knee Braces are a Better Way!
When a human suffers a ligament tear they are sent to rehab and given orthotics and/or joint braces to help the injury heal more naturally prior to making the decision to go forward with an invasive surgical repair, and why are dogs not offered the same course of holistic therapy. We have long…
Read MoreSummer Tips For Special Needs Animals
As we get ready for full on summertime weather we must consider our special needs animal babies and how this time of year can be wonderful and also dangerous. Whether your fur baby wears a prosthetic device or a dog knee brace we have tips to help you navigate the warmer months. If your…
Read MoreWhy Dog Knee Braces Are Important For Pre and Post Op Care
It is estimated that there are 89.7 million dogs in the united states today, of those over 2 million will suffer from a CCL tear, and of those 600,000 will have a TPLO surgery to repair their cranial cruciate ligament. Veterinarians offer TPLO surgery to repair this common dog injury without a lot of discussion…
Read MoreVeterinary Orthotics and Prosthetics Help Animals Live Their Best Lives
Helping Animal Live their best lives with the help of Orthotics and Prosthetics is a reality thanks to forward thinking individuals and the talent of orthotics and prosthetic technicians willing to pave the way. Using time honored traditions, and techniques as well as the same quality materials used for human orthotics and prosthetics we can…
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