I received the brace a week ago and after just a few days I noticed he was starting to put weight on it again.

The hock joint is on the dog’s back or hind leg below the knee and corresponds to the ankle on a human. I highly recommend this product if you either are in a situation such as ours OR if you cannot afford the very expensive surgery required to repair the ACL. New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging . This canine hock brace is a great solution for dogs suffering from limited mobility following injuries to the hock/Achilles tendon.Simply bandage the wound and then wrap with our Extra Supportive Canine Leg Brace to keep your dog from licking and chewing. Reduces pain and swelling by back pressure and improves the balance between muscle groups and reduces pain. Everything on the inside of the joint protector remains dry even under extremely poor weather conditions. The resulting brace has helped his patient a lot, and we couldn’t be happier to reproduce it for all dogs needing mobility support. Do not leave the brace on for an extended period of time: the brace must be worn during the day, especially during physical activity, and it should be removed at night.

Before you can purchase an Ortho Dog Hock Holder, you will need to weigh your dog to determine if the hock brace will fit. The Kruuse Rehab Dog Hock Protector is available in the following sizes: To measure – measure the circumference of your dogs leg above the hock joint in cm’s. During the period of restraint, it is advisable not to leave the dog alone for too long, because it might try to remove the brace by biting or scratching it. The Welltex - Material TM Reflects body heat in the form of infra red heat, an energy form known to increase well-being.After a sudden traumatic incident (such as getting hit by a car or snagging a paw on a hole in the ground), your dog may tear any of four main ligaments on the inner and outer sides of the joint, or fracture the fibula or bottom of the tibia bone. Have fed back to the manufacturer they need to do different leg lengths as I now have to sew up the bottom of the brace which is not easy through the leather cuff.

This product is fantastic because it truly enhances the quality of life for an older dog with arthritic back legs.For specific injuries, or use after surgery, we recommend that you speak with your veterinarian or therapist before starting treatment with our therapeutic dog hock braces. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

There are a number of dog ligament injuries or chronic conditions that can be causing your pup pain in their ankle or Achilles tendon.The action of the brace improves the work of the ligaments, reducing the level of pain; the reduced load alleviates the injured part, helping reduce discomfort and, in some cases, the swelling. With the right treatment plan in effect, your dog can more easily and quickly get back to her favorite pastimes. Your brace is wonderfully made and works well for my dog, however, I have complained before regarding the velcro quality.