Really thought this was the final straw for our precious girl, she had a tear to her CCL (canine cruciate ligament, our ACL) and was limping horribly! Sometimes walking as a tri-pod. Support for her rear left knee was urgently needed as surgery’s not an option - she had a cancerous thyroid gland removed in 2020 and currently on a chemotherapy treatment having loose stools. This dog was getting hit from every angle! She couldn’t squat long enough without support from a Dog Knee Brace to complete her movement, so locating one was critical.
I spent hours on crawlpaw reviewing various designs of dog knee braces for supporting dogs with CCL or knee injuries. Prior experience with another rescued dog and TPLO surgery gave me a clear idea what to look for - this Dog Knee Brace is perfect. Why?
First, it has a wrap around the back support so the brace doesn’t continually slip off the dog’s knee. This is a real problem with many other braces. Second, the two adjustable straps with a space for your dog’s knee permitting it to bend. You can tighten the knee brace sufficiently that your dog can walk almost as if it’s wearing a cast - it really seems to relieve the stress and pressure from the dog’s knee joint so my Lab wasn’t walking like a tri-pod or limping as hard.
I’m honestly stunned by the design and quality of this dog’s knee brace having paid a LOT more at the surgeon’s following TPLO surgery for my other dog. Seriously, my “primary care vet” was even impressed so much they asked for the product link her on crawlpaw. I’m so happy because she’s been able to develop scar tissue for the tear, avoid impossible surgery for a dog with cancer, and we’re enjoying extra time with our precious family member which may otherwise have resulted in an early decision none of us wants to make.
One word of advice on ordering, measure carefully and precisely. If you’re in-between sizes and can afford it order both and donate the other to your favorite rescue.
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