DOGGY BRACE ACL AND KNEE SUPPORT
Injuries to dog knees are very common and Doggy Brace offers ACL and Knee braces to help your furry friend. How do these work ? What are prices for dog braces ? Check out the summary tables below for quick and concise information.
One point to clear up : ) In reality, dogs do not have ACLs. They have CCLs (cranial cruciate ligaments) connecting their upper and lower leg bones. CCLs are so similar to ACLs they are routinely just called ACLs.
With that out of the way, what are your options for getting a brace for your dog and why would you get one ? The obvious scenario would be if your pet has already strained it’s knee. Another scenario is preventative support to help minimize any strain and risk to your dog’s knee joint. Younger puppies and some breeds may not need to be concerned about this scenario since they are strong and flexible. However, older dogs and heavier breeds such as Akitas, Newfoundlands, Rottweilers, Labs and St Bernards are likely at increased risk of straining a knee.
We show highlights about two companies and their products and pricing below.
quick summary information - doggy brace
| Feature | Doggy Brace Info |
|---|---|
| Prices for dog braces | $99 for small breed dog knee braces $104 for medium breed $109 for large breed |
| What is a dog ACL brace ? | Think of it like a soft, flexible cast that holds your dogstibia and femur while helping to restrict movement and healing. It is made of soft neoprene |
| Are there different sizes of dog knee braces ? | Yes ! Doggy Brace offers sizes for small breeds, medium breeds and large breeds |
| Why use a brace for your dog's injured knee ? | Similar to humans, if your dog has an injured knee they will overcompensate and put more strain on the other knee and leg which can lead to sprains or injury to the other knee. A brace helps support the injured leg so your dog does not overcompensate |
| Is a brace a solution in all cases ? | No. A torn ACL will not heal and would require surgery. However a strained ACL will benefit from the support of a brace. Your dog's leg will have a better chance of healing and avoiding more strain |
quick summary information - Hero braces
| Feature | Hero Dog Brace Info |
|---|---|
| Prices for dog braces | $899 (They offer financing with no credit check and no interest to help manage this) |
| Are there different sizes of braces ? | Yes ! They do very rigorous sizing by using a casting system - working like a mold to get the exact measurements of your dog's leg and knee |
| Is this something I do myself ? | You will likely work with your Vet and Hero provides learning information for your Vet |
| Will your dog chew and gnaw at the brace ? | Hero says less than 1% of pet owners say their dogs do this. They provide adjustments if needed. A dog licking the brace may indicate it needs to be adjusted |
| Interesting Facts | Hero has been in business since 2005 ! The Founder is a Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist. The Co-Founder is a Veterinarian with over 30 years experience treating limb and joint injuries |