Posts Tagged ‘knee braces for dogs’
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…
Read MoreComplications 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…
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 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, I am writing to introduce myself and my company. My name is Angela Boncz I am the founder and CEO of Specialized Pet Solutions, a small company offering custom orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) for animals. I have been an animal lover all my life and often toyed with the idea…
Read MoreKnee Braces for Dogs Help a Common Injury
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…
Read MoreKeeping 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…
Read MoreImprove Your 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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