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Purchase your Custom Farm Animal Leg Brace.
We send you a Casting Kit for you to make a mold of your animal's leg.
You ship us the mold. We use it to build a custom knee brace.
We ship you the finished custom brace. You fit it to your animal and they are on the way to recovery!
LIGHT WEIGHT |
MEDIUM WEIGHT |
HEAVY WEIGHT (MAX 1700 LBS) |
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MINIATURE ANIMALS ► UNDER 8 MONTHS OF AGE |
MINIATURE ANIMALS ► OVER 8 MONTHS OF AGE |
FULL SIZE ANIMALS ► OVER 8 MONTHS OF AGE |
• donkey |
• donkey |
• donkey |
• goat |
• goat |
• goat |
• horse/pony |
• horse/pony |
• horse/pony |
• sheep |
• sheep |
• sheep |
• pig |
• pig |
• pig |
• mule |
• mule |
• mule |
• cow |
• cow |
• cow |
• llama |
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• alpaca |
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FULL SIZE ANIMALS ► UNDER 8 MONTHS OF AGE |
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• donkey |
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• goat |
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• horse/pony |
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• cow |
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• mule |
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• cow |
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• sheep |
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• llama |
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• alpaca |
The type of cast that will be required for us to make your farm animal's custom brace will depend on the animal and their diagnosis. Our fabricators will determine what type of cast is needed and we will send you specific instructions with your casting kit.
Similarly to breaking in a new pair of shoes, the Custom Farm Animal Brace should initially be worn in short increments as your pet builds up a tolerance to the device. For best results, place the brace on your pet for only half an hour the first day. You can typically increase this time by a further half hour each subsequent day. You can facilitate this process by positively reinforcing and rewarding your pet for wearing the brace. Please keep in mind that the break-in period and time of each increment will depend on your pet's diagnosis and overall acceptance of the brace.
Please note that this break-in period is highly recommended but not required if your veterinarian recommends otherwise for the health of your farm animal. If you do not follow our recommended break-in period, we require that you check your pet's skin and brace frequently and thoroughly, at least 6 times per day in a 24 hour period for the first two weeks. Once your farm animal has successfully completed the break-in period without irritation occurring, we recommend that you check your pet's skin and brace 2-3 times a day in a 24 hour period.
If there is any irritation or skin breakdown, discontinue use of the brace for one full day. If irritation continues, contact us at care@aocpet.com.
It is crucial that you thoroughly inspect your pet's skin after each use of the Custom Farm Animal Brace. This is especially important during the initial break-in period. While it is not uncommon to see minor problems for the first few weeks of brace usage, make note of any blisters or other unusual marks on the skin. Skin redness that does not disappear within an hour after the brace is removed and other signs of skin breakdown are indications of excessive pressure from the brace. The brace can easily be modified to relieve these areas of irritation.
You should also carefully examine the brace itself after each use. Identify any cracks, tears, or areas of unusual wear. Padding and the hook and loop straps can be replaced by contacting Animal Ortho Care. Consult our warranty terms for other details on the service process.
Both the Custom Farm Animal Brace and areas of skin that come into contact with it must be kept clean. This reduces the chance of your farm animal contracting contact dermatitis or other skin conditions. Regularly clean the brace with a mixture of half water, half isopropyl alcohol. After cleaning, dry with a towel or let the brace dry at room temperature. Do not speed the drying process through use of applied heat, such as from a hair dryer. Never put a wet brace onto your pet, as it will affect the fit. A properly-fitted brace can be worn in water, but should be thoroughly dried after use before re-application.
Purchases of our Custom Farm Animal Braces include a free casting kit, which you will use before we begin fabricating the brace itself. Once you have cast your farm animal's leg - or legs if you are ordering a pair of Custom Braces - you will mail us the casts. At that point we craft your brace order based on the cast of your pet's leg, and then send the Custom Braces back to you.
Please contact us and we will work with you to find the fit! The hook and loop straps give you some freedom to adjust the brace yourself. Depending on the issues with the fit, we may instruct you to ship it back to us for more extensive modification.
Please note it is imperative that you take an accurate cast of your farm animal's leg in order for the brace to have the best possible fit. Please refer to our casting directions and be sure that you are familiar with them before attempting a casting.
Refurbishing your farm animal's brace is easy. Strap replacements are free within the first 90 days of your purchase if you order and replace them yourself. We offer various methods for refurbishing your brace depending on what needs to be done. You can order new Straps (1 inch or 1.5 inch) and Pads to replace on your own. If you don't want to replace the straps yourself or need a liner replacement, you can use our Custom Brace Refurbish Service and we will refurbish the brace based on what you order.
There is a two-week break-in period where you will either gradually increase the time your pet wears their Custom Farm Animal Brace by 30 minute increments OR you will check your farm animal's brace at least 6 times in a 24 hour period. Once this period is complete, you may leave the brace on your pet for up to 14 hours a day.
Please note that this brace can be worn all day if your veterinarian recommends this for the health of your pet. You will need to check your farm animal's skin and brace 2-3 times per day to ensure there is no irritation. We recommend that you remove the brace when your farm animal is resting, this will prevent irritation and allow their leg to air out.
Check for any signs of irritation and/or swelling after removing the brace.
Once we receive the cast of your farm animal's leg, it takes 2-4 weeks to fabricate the brace.
We offer free 5-7 business day ground shipping in the US for both the casting kit and custom brace, as well as 2 Business Day or Overnight shipping options for an additional charge. Once we receive the cast of your farm animal's leg and fabricate the Custom Brace, we will ship that using the same option you selected at checkout.
The difficulty of casting will depend on your farm animal; more anxious or badly injured farm animal's may find the process more distressing. It is recommended that you perform the process with at least 3-4 people depending on your pet's energy level.
Detailed instructions on how to cast are included in the casting kit. We can walk you or your veterinarian through the casting process, so please contact us with questions or concerns before you begin casting your farm animal's leg. We also offer FREE on-site casting at our Arden Hills, Minnesota location.
I couldn’t have asked for better customer service from start to finish and even afterwards with questions. I always have gotten a quick response. Such a great company to work with!
Hi Kristy,
We are happy to hear you had such a great experince with us! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Please let us know if you ever any additional questions about the brace, happy to help!
Best,
Animal Ortho Care
This company was very response and did well to get our brace fit for our llama cria.
My 10 month old Lusitano/QH colt sustained a ligament avulsion on his left fetlock in December. He is on stall rest for 3 months and was in a splint that made walking a bit cumbersome. As we wanted to get him moving more for healing and enrichment purposes, I ordered a custom orthotic from Animal Ortho Care. The orthotic fits perfectly and he is a hit with the Baby Shark pattern LOL. The process was easy to follow and customer service has been excellent. Thank you so much for your willingness to work with us and for providing this wonderful option. Video is of the first time we put it on. He was instantly comfortable
Hey Penny,
This is great news! We will let your fabrication know of the great success of the brace and fitment on your colt. You have also been a great customer to work with, we wish you and your horse all the best.
Respectfully,
AOC