We recommend that this be prevented by placing some gauze or cotton wool between the splints and the skin. 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.

Everything on the inside of the joint protector remains dry even under extremely poor weather conditions. Attention the suggested breeds are purely indicative, to determine the size of the brace take the measurements of the weight as specified. Information and statements made are for educational purposes and are not intended to replace the advice of your health care professional. The Hock Holder ankle brace is designed to overlap around the dog’s leg for stability and can be worn during the day and taken off at night. It was a little bit lighter weight than I was expecting, but she wears it without complaint and it is easy to put on and take off.

While dogs don’t put any weight on their heels as we do, the two joints are comparable in function and basic structure. NB: These particular items are not designed for conditions affecting dog’s knee (stifle) joint, cruciate ligament, patella, etc. Fortunately, there are many options to help treat canine hock issues so your dog has the best chance to make a full recovery. If the purchaser simply does not want to use the device for reasons other than described above, Balto USA will not issue a refund. A Back on Track Therapy Hock Brace for Dogs with Welltex Infrared Technology - Sold in Singles or a Pair.

For dogs who enjoy intense running or jumping, the small hock joints on the back legs can be particularly vulnerable to injury. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Surgery was not an option for him at this time due to other health issues so I bought this leg brace. The Back On Track® Hock Brace is manufactured from a revolutionary, durable polyester material, which incorporates a unique ceramic fabric that gives the product it‘s heat-reflecting properties.It’s important to remember that any splint or bootie placed on a pet’s foot will need to be removed at bedtime, and should be removed for at least an hour during the day to allow the foot to breathe. Hock dislocation: If your dog gets hit by a car or stepped on, she may suffer from a hock dislocation, which is a tear of ligaments or fracture of bones in the ankle. Urban Horse promotes a Back on Track Therapy Hock Brace for Dogs with Welltex Infrared Technology – Sold in Singles or a Pair. 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. If you suspect your dog has a hock injury, always consult first with your veterinarian who will do a physical examination, including bloodwork and stress X-rays (force is applied to the hock) to see if there is a bone fracture.

New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging . 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. Franchesca tore her ACL and being 10 years old with congestive heart problems and degenerative disc disease, surgery was not an option. Refunds will be processed within three business days of receipt of product and will be issued to the method of payment used at purchase.

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