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Purchase your Custom Brace.
We send you a Casting Kit for you to make a mold of your pet's limb.
You ship us the mold. We use it to build a custom brace for your pet.
We ship you the finished custom brace. You fit it to your pet. Your pet is on their way to recovery!
Our braces are made with a Tamarack hinge, which allows for full range of motion while preventing abnormal motion. The Tamarack hinge provides smooth articulation and unmatched durability. We offer a lifetime warranty on our Tamarack hinges.
Our shell is constructed from durable polypropylene. The cast you send us forms the blueprint for the shell, so it is imperative you cast your dog's leg correctly. When cast correctly, the resulting custom brace fits the contours of your dog's leg precisely.
Dog elbow braces are made without a paw segment. If the dog's paw is affected by the condition you are seeking a brace for, we recommend purchasing our Custom Dog Elbow & Carpal brace instead. If you are unsure if a paw segment is needed, please contact your veterinarian before ordering.
A DOG ELBOW BRACE MAY BE USED FOR AN ULNA RADIAL FRACTURE.
NOTE: If this brace is being casted with casting materials not purchased through Animal Ortho Care, ensure the tape being used is soft casting tape. Casts made from hard casting material CANNOT be used to build a brace and will be rejected by AOC Fabrication.
Similarly to breaking in a new pair of shoes, the Custom Dog Elbow Brace should initially be worn in short increments as your dog 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 dog 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.
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 Dog Elbow 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 Dog Elbow Brace and areas of skin that come into contact with it must be kept clean. This reduces the chance of your dog 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 Dog Elbow Braces include a free casting kit, which you will use before we begin fabricating the brace itself. Once you have cast your dog'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 dog'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 dog'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 dog'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 gradually increase the time your dog wears their Custom Dog Elbow Brace by 30 minute increments. Once this period is complete, you may leave the brace on your dog for up to 14 hours a day. However, be sure to remove the brace when your dog 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.
Please remove the brace before your dog goes to bed at night.
Yes! However, give your dog a few days of using the brace before they attempt stairs. If they seem to be adjusting well to the brace and moving comfortably, you should be able to introduce stairs. Be sure to supervise their first few attempts.
Once we receive the cast of your dog's leg, it takes 5-7 business days to fabricate the brace. Expedited Fabrication is available for $150.00 per brace which reduces the fabrication time to 3 business days.
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. If you select an expedited shipping option, we will ship the casting kit to you based on that option. Once we receive the cast of your dog'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 dog; more anxious or badly injured dogs may find the process more distressing. It is recommended that you perform the process with at least 3-4 people depending on your dog'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 dog's leg. We also offer FREE on-site casting at our Blaine, Minnesota location.
I’m not sure I could have done an effective casting if my vet wasn’t helping. We had to sedate my dog to keep her calm during the process. With my vet’s help everything came out perfectly, resulting in a perfect brace!
Hi Shelby,
We are so happy to hear the brace is fitting great! We hope for great improvement and pain relief for your sweet dog. Please let us know if you have questions in the future, always happy to help. Thank you for taking the time to write us a review!
Best,
Animal Ortho Care
Fits like a glove. She actually comes to me when I pick up the brace to put it on. She is still not trusting it’s capabilities but when I distract her on a walk she uses it! And she will walk normally. Thank you! I have one very happy dog!
Hey Shelby,
This is fantastic to hear! Our lead fabricator will be thrilled to hear the fitment is perfect!
Respectfully,
AOC
The brace helps Penny move more vigorously without pressure on the damaged joint. Since she is a senior dog, she has to work a little harder to move with it on, but it is obvious that it has restored some mobility and interest in running about.
Hey Horace,
Thank you for reaching out and providing your feedback on the custom brace your dog received. We are happy to hear she is adjusting the best she can in the brace and you are seeing improvement to her day to day activity. We hope your vet is seeing results as well!
Respectfully,
AOC
Puccini fractured his elbow and the vet put a very tight splint on it. They told us to come back in two weeks, but after 10 days, we smelled a horrible odor coming from his leg. He had three infected sores from the tight splint, so we did some research and found this custom brace. He is able to walk with it while his leg heals, and we can take it off when he's in his bed. I am so thankful for this brace. I truly believe it saved Puccini's leg.
My dog could barely walk, with severe elbow dysplasia. I ordered the brace and now she can walk - albeit with a limp!!!! She is a heavy girl (St. Bernard), but the product is great. Nicely made and takes the pressure off of her elbow. She can lie down, get up and walk on her own, without any pain!!!!! This product is a life and dog saver.