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Purchase your Custom Dog Knee Braces.
You will receive an email with a form that requires measurements of your dog's legs.
We send you a Casting Kit for you to make a mold of your dog's legs.
You send us the measurements and the molds. We need BOTH to build bilateral custom knee braces for your dog.
We ship you the finished custom braces. You fit them to your dog and they are on the way to recovery!
Most knee braces are made with a Tamarack hinge, which allows for full range of motion while preventing abnormal motion. Some diagnoses will require an alternative, Range of Motion (ROM) hinge. There is an additional $200 charge when fabricating a custom brace that requires a ROM hinge.
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 braces fit the contours of your dog's legs precisely.
Dog knee 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 Knee & Hock brace instead. If you are unsure if a paw segment is needed, please contact your veterinarian before ordering.
Due to the standard hinge sizes and limited hinge modifications that are currently available, some breeds may have difficulties with the strength of the hinge. Breeds that are less than 15 pounds may have a difficult time bending their knee with the hinges we use, even after modification of the brace and hinge.
Due to the natural anatomy of some breeds, the Custom Dog Knee Brace may not be able to stay on your dog's leg. Breeds who do not have a prominent hock, such as some Bulldogs, may have difficulties with brace suspension, meaning the brace may slide down the dog's leg with use. The hock is a key point that is used in order to keep your dog's knee brace on their leg.
Please contact us at care@aocpet.com to discuss if Bilateral Custom Dog Knee Braces will suit your dog.
Similarly to breaking in a new pair of shoes, the Bilateral Custom Dog Knee Braces should initially be worn in short increments as your dog builds up a tolerance to the devices. For best results, place the braces 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 braces. 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 braces.
We recommend that you alternate braces during the break-in period. This means that your dog may adjust best when you start with 30 minutes on one leg then 30 minutes on the opposite leg. Follow this until your dog is comfortable with both braces. If your dog is not adjusting well with this protocol, please contact us at care@aocpet.com to discuss other break-in period options.
If there is any irritation or skin breakdown, discontinue use of the braces 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 Bilateral Custom Dog Knee Braces. 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 braces. The brace can easily be modified to relieve these areas of irritation.
You should also carefully examine the braces 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 Bilateral Custom Dog Knee Braces 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 braces 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.
AOC's Custom Dog Knee brace assists your dog with healing after an injury or surgery. Additionally, our custom braces help alleviate the symptoms of chronic conditions like arthritis. A pair of Custom Braces also adds support to your dog's weight-bearing leg while their other leg heals, helping to avoid damaging the uninjured leg during recovery.
Our Custom Dog Knee Braces are built specifically for your dog. We use a combination of measurements taken of your dog and a physical cast in order to create an exact model of your dogs leg. We then create a fully custom brace from this model.
The Performance Dog Knee Brace is a standard size, off-the-shelf brace that offers a customizable solution to injury stabilization following injuries or surgery to the stifle/knee, specifically those involving the Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL). It has a 6 to 18-month treatment time. Sizing is based on the measurements of your dog, and sizes are listed on the product page. You may need to make adjustments to the brace to ensure a proper fit for your individual dog.
Purchases of our Custom Dog Knee 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.
Yes. All of our Custom Dog Braces are made with polypropylene plastic and a non-porous, medical grade foam liner . Both materials can be wiped down to clean. Straps and strap pads will need to be air dried, not laundered.
Please note that you should remove a wet brace from your dog's leg to let it dry, and not speed the drying process with use of heat sources.
There is a two-week break-in period where you will gradually increase the time your dog wears their Custom Dog Knee 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 BOTH the measurements and cast of your dog's leg, it takes 3-5 business days to fabricate the brace. Rush Fabrication is available for $150.00 per brace which reduces the fabrication time to 2 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 Arden Hills, Minnesota location.
Our Custom Dog Braces are designed for easy on and off application with adjustable hook and loop tape straps. If you have any fitting concerns please send pictures with the custom brace on your dog to care@aocpet.com.
The staff at A O C is very friendly and very Helpful I would recommend anyone that if there Love one needs a brace to call A O C first
Thank you Martin! We had a good experience working with you as well!
Our dog (really a puppy, 1.5 year old) ruptured both CCLs leaving us the choice of very expensive, no guarantee surgery, or braces. Our dog, Rook, is about 85 pounds so the prospects for surgery would be protracted unilateral surgery, healing, unilateral surgery, healing cylcles. For a member of our family to have such a significant portion of her life taken up by the surgery/healing cycle with no guarantee of success doesn't seem fair. The braces we received from AOC have enabled our dog to not only walk but to run. We are very pleased with the outcome.
Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on the braces that your dog received. We are very happy to hear that the braces are giving your dog it's high quality of life back. We hope for much success over the years of wearing the braces!
These knee braces fit the dog wonderfully and allowed him to recover from his ACL surgeries with excellent results. They allowed him to start using his hind legs much quicker without compromising his surgical repair.
Hey Bruce,
Thank you for the feedback on the stifle braces! We are happy to hear the braces have offered a quicker recovery from surgery.
The braces look high quality, are light and fit well. Unfortunately, our dog has cancer, which has prevented him from being able to use them.
Hey Jiri,
We are very sad to hear about the recent diagnosis for your dog. We wish you all the best.
Respectfully,
AOC
So thankful to Animal Ortho Care! I appreciate the patience of your customer service through the entire process. So far the braces are a success! My boy (9 year old Goldendoodle) is healing beautifully. His left rear leg is the injured leg (CCL Tear), he is healing beautifully thanks to the support of his braces. His uninjured leg appreciates the added support as well! He is able to take walks and sniff around the yard freely and I am so thankful. I can see improvement, although the healing process is slow, we are seeing improvement weekly!! I would tell anyone that injuries like this require patience, so don't get discouraged. We are 9 weeks post injury and his limp is very slight and he is using the left leg more and more each week. We are increasing walk volume every other week or so and seeing how he responds...so far so good. I am so happy and relieved. Before our walks, he waits for me to put the braces on and then we zoom right out the door! He adjusted to them very quickly, day 1 was interesting but by the end of our short walk he was just fine! Sitting and laying down took a bit for him to feel comfortable but after a few attempts, he was business as usual. Overall, no issues with fit or wear of the braces. No adjustments were needed.
From the ordering process, casting, and measuring, everything was so easy and we received the braces very quickly. The casting and measuring is much easier with another person helping, so keep that in mind. Thank you again so very much. I can't wait to see continued improvement in the future. We are so hopeful he can be a playful guy again this spring after the snow and ice is clear (carefully, of course). Thank you again! We truly appreciate your excellent service and product.
Hey Raven,
Thank you for very much for your review! Happy to hear your boy has been adjusting well with the braces on and you are all ready seeing improvement!
Respectfully,
AOC
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