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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 its 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.
Most dog wrist braces are made without a paw segment. This is especially advised when the dog is particularly active or has a bilateral (both legs) diagnosis. If you are unsure if a paw segment is needed, please contact your veterinarian before ordering.
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 Wrist 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 Wrist 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 Wrist 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 Wrist 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 Wrist 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.
excellent communication and quick delivery of a custom brace for our Lab.
People were very friendly and eager to help. Our Vet was impressed.
Good quality at a reasonable cost.
Hi Robert,
Happy to hear you had such a great experience with us! We hope your dog starts to show improvements with the brace. Please let us know if you ever have any questions, happy to help!
Best,
AOC
I knew it would work I have one for my BlueHealer it work awesome the maker of that race doesn’t make them for smaller dogs like my Westin Bailey hats to wait it but it works sometimes he is too smart for his own good he’s figured how to take it off
Hi Sean,
We are so happy to hear you think the brace is awesome! We hope your dog continues to show improvements and hopefully as they realize it is helping them he won’t try to remove it, you can also use a bitter apple spray or anything non-toxic to animals to help prevent that. Please let us know if you ever have any questions, happy to assist!
Best,
AOC
We had order custom carpal braces for our newly-adopted senior dog and the Animal Ortho Care Team was most helpful in ordering the right product, explaining how to take the cast mold, ship the mold, and apply the brace. First-rate grade!!
Hi Timothy,
We are so happy to hear you had a pleasant experience with us! We hope your new dog starts to show improvements with the carpal braces! Please let us know if you ever have any questions, happy to help!
Best,
Animal Ortho Care
Great product! Easy to follow videos on how to do everything. Brace fits great and Ryder, our husky, doesn’t mind it at all. It has significantly helped him get around and he is enjoying walks again! So happy with the decision to get this brace!
Hi Sara,
This is so amazing to hear, th ank you so much for the update on how things are going! And so happy Ryder likes the brace as well! Thank you for taking the time to write us a review.
Best,
Animal Ortho Care
When I adopted my Skye, she had been hit by a car and her front leg was broken. Instead of amputating, the foster reached out to get a brace made through Animal Ortho. It was a game changer for my Skye, who has healed and has kept her leg thanks to the wonderful brace made through Animal Ortho. Customer service was wonderful in ordering and additional brace after I got her home. Always get compliments on her brace when we are out and about!!
Hi Kelsey! We are so so happy to hear about Skye's success with her AOC brace! It is always so heartwarming to know our products are making a positive impact in an animals life! We hope she continues to feel better with each day and please reach out to us if you ever have questions, happy to help!
AOC