Posts Tagged ‘dog knee brace’
Summer Tips For Special Needs Animals
Summer Safety Tips for Pets with Orthotics and Prosthetics As we head into full-on summer weather, it’s important to consider how the heat can affect our special needs pets. While summer can be a time of fun and freedom, it also brings risks—especially for animals wearing prosthetics or orthotic devices like dog knee braces. Here…
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
📏 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…
Read MoreProper Use and Care For a Dog Knee Brace
Dog Knee Brace Fitting & Care Instructions When your special pet receives their custom dog knee brace, it’s important to follow a proper break-in period, ensure a correct fit, and maintain the device for long-term comfort and effectiveness. Fitting Instructions Slide the brace on by threading your dog’s leg through the hole at the bottom of the brace. Tip:…
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…
Read MoreA Different Kind of Dog Knee Brace
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…
Read MoreA Letter From Our Founder about Animal Orthotics and Prosthetics
Dear Fellow Animal Advocate, My name is Angela Boncz, and I’m the founder and CEO of Specialized Pet Solutions, a small business dedicated to creating custom orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) for animals. A Lifelong Love for Animals I’ve always loved animals and once considered becoming a veterinarian. Instead, I pursued a degree in orthotics and prosthetics.…
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