Do 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 veterinarians—especially when TPLO surgery isn’t 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…

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Complications of TPLO Surgery, Dog Knee Braces are a Better Way!

Why Aren’t Dogs Given the Same Holistic Treatment Options as Humans? When a human suffers a ligament tear, doctors typically recommend non-invasive treatments first—rehab, orthotics, joint braces, rest, and physical therapy. Surgery is often the last resort. So why don’t we offer dogs the same approach? At Specialized Pet Solutions, we’ve been asking these questions…

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Six 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…

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How to Measure Your Dog For A Knee Brace

dog knee brace measurements

📏 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

knee brace for dogs

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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Knee Braces for Dogs Help a Common Injury

Dog CCL Tear

The most common injury in a dog is a CCL/ACL tear. This can be a complete tear or a partial tear and the symptoms are usually a sudden limp with little to no weight bearing on the affected limb. This can heal with conservative management and does not necessarily require a TPLO surgery. Dog Knee…

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Keeping Your Dog Active and Healthy With an Injury

By nature, dogs are active and injury can severely impact their quality of life. Leg injuries can be extremely detrimental to your dog’s psyche as well as their ability to exercise. Dog splints are designed to help your pup live a more comfortable life with their leg injury. Keep reading as Specialized Pet Solutions outlines…

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Improve Your Pet’s Quality of Life

Improve Pet's Quality of Life

When Specialized Pet Solutions LLC was founded, we had one goal in mind: to help improve the quality of life for pets. We knew that with the right devices and support, we could help them run and play again, and that would make all the difference in the world to them. And it has! Every…

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