Animal Ortho Care L'il Back Bracer Dog Back Brace
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Description:
Looking for a way to keep your dog’s back supported when dealing with dog back pain? Look no further than the Animal Ortho Care L’il Back Bracer! This patented design is the only support brace for dogs and is designed to help keep your pup’s back supported and comfortable while they recover. Made with comfortable neoprene fabric and a flexible design, the L’il Back Bracer is easy to put on and take off and is a great way to provide your dog with support while they heal. The L’il Back Bracer is a great option to consider.
Details:
- Easy to take on and off
- This medical-grade back bracer, moisture-wicking
- Breathe-O-Prene fabric
- When dog do their business no need to remove
- Comfortable
- Dog brace designed to stabilize the back from above and below
- Snug, adjustable fit provides gentle, constant pressure for a calming effect on the nervous system
- Incorporated D-ring to attach a leash
- Animal Ortho Care dog brace is designed for ease of use. Straps for girth and width are adjustable
NOTE: Base of neck to start of tail measurement is critical for best fit.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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How does the L'il Back Bracer provide support?
The L’il Back Bracer is an orthopedic support garment for dogs suffering with IVDD or other back injuries. The brace is made of a very high quality breathable and antimicrobial neoprene that is very comfortable for your dog. There are stays that line the back and abdomen to provide the needed support and stabilization of the spine.
How often should my dog wear the brace?
It depends on you and your dog. Some pet parents will put the back brace on all day while some just use our back brace for walks or times of high activity and play. The back brace is flexible, so it allows the muscles to engage and ‘work’, it is not like a stiff cast. This is important so that the muscles do not become weak from wearing the brace.
*Please note that our dog back brace is not meant to replace the crate rest period that is prescribed by your Veterinarian.
Can my dog “do their business” while wearing this back brace?
Yes, our back brace fits in a way that leaves that area of your dog free to take care of business without the brace blocking that part of their body.
Does my dog need to have a separate harness for walks?
The L’il Back Bracer has an attached “D” ring so when taking walks the brace acts as a harness. Just attach the leash to the ring and enjoy a safe supported walk.
How do I care for the brace?
To clean the brace just hand wash and lay flat to dry. For removing hair, we have found that a rubber pet hair remover brush works best.
Can my dog jump with the brace on?
The L'il Back Bracer stabilizes the spinal column (from about where a collar would sit) and its snug fit provides overall comfort. While all dogs and all cases can vary, the L'il Back Bracer has successfully helped in many cases with increased mobility and relief. The feedback we have received on dogs regaining their mobility or at least increasing it has been tremendous.
As far as "jumping", it depends on whether your l'il one will continue to jump with the brace on. Our L'il Back Bracer's design is flexible, not like a stiff cast, so they are able to move as they normally would - just with a l'il support. Some dogs keep real still with the brace on and do not jump or run due to the calming effect the snug fit has on the nervous system, while some dogs resume their normal activity while wearing it.
Will my dog get muscle atrophy from the L'il Back Bracer?
No. Our back brace is lightweight. Helps give support down the spine.
What if my dog doesn’t like it?
It is common for dogs not to like a brace. A natural thing for them is to sit still. Or perhaps even whimper with it because they aren’t sure what to do with the brace on. To help with this, we recommend a break-in period of 30 minutes on and 30 minutes off. Give your dog a treat and praise him/her for wearing the brace. This will hopefully allow your l'il one to associate the brace being a good thing. Increase the amount of time each day.
Can the brace be worn in the water?
Yes. The material is a breathable, neoprene material. Recommended washing instructions is: hand wash and then air dry.
