Some dogs need braces…
It wasn’t very long ago when the course of action for a dog who had a leg amputation or paralysis due to trauma (“HBCs” or “hit by car”, for example), birth defect, etc. was to be put down.
In some amputation cases, the leg was amputated “high” or closer to the trunk/body, so the dog learned to adapt on 3-legs.
Not any more! Dogs who have muscle loss or imbalances that impair their function are using prosthetics (“fake” legs) or orthotics (braces) to lead more functional lives.
Below is the link to an article in USA Today.
(While I have used the company featured in the article many times over several years, I am not affliated with them in any way.)
What an exiting time for special needs pets!
