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08/2020
Why is My Dog Limping After Laying Down?
You look over and your angel of a pup is sleeping in the perfect ray of sunshine. After a moment, they open their eyes and their tail starts wagging when they see you watching them. They get up and walk over for some well deserved pets, when you notice they’re limping slightly. Don’t panic — […]
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08/2020
How a Dog Leg Brace for their ACL Works and How to Use it
Some dog leg braces are for very specific purposes so be sure you research each type to know if it’s right for your pup. For instance, a dog leg brace could be used to their ACL (technically called a CCL for cranial cruciate ligament), for their wrists/ankles, for their elbows, or for their leg bones. […]
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08/2020
When To Use A Small Dog Knee Brace
Smaller dog breeds aren’t as prone to knee injuries as their larger friends, but injuries and genetic conditions do still happen. Here are a few common things that may cause your pup to benefit from a small dog knee brace. Luxating Patella A luxating patella sounds serious and scary, but it’s quite manageable. Let’s break […]
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08/2020
When to Use a Large Dog Knee Brace
Large dog breeds are more prone to leg injuries than smaller ones simply due to their size. Their size contributed in many ways, such as accelerated growth from puppyhood, more weight to move around, and (often) more energy and vigor when playing. Leg and joint injuries happen; they can range from something as simple as […]
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07/2020
What are Symptoms of a Torn ACL in Dogs?
There are many things you can look out for if you’re worried your dog injured their leg. Limping, while always a cause for concern, isn’t guaranteed to be caused by a leg injury either. So if your dog is limping, take them to the vet, but don’t panic about it being a symptom of a […]
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07/2020
What Does a Dog ACL Surgery Cost?
If your dog partially or fully tore its ACL (technically CCL), then chances are your dog will need surgery to fix it. A torn ACL will not heal on its own, though a minor sprain will not need surgery. The limb will stabilize over time thanks to scar tissue, but it’s not a true heal. […]
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07/2020
When to Use a Brace for a Torn ACL in Dogs
A brace is an affordable way to be proactive about your dog’s health. If you’re looking to use a brace for your dog’s torn ACL (technically CCL, but we’ll use ACL for colloquialism), then you won’t be using it correctly. A dog ACL brace from Doggy Brace is not designed to be an alternative to […]
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07/2020
Fun Activities to do with Your Dogs in Summer
It’s that glorious time of year again: the sun is shining and it’s the perfect time to enjoy the day outside. And don’t forget about your dog! They deserve to enjoy the sun too! So here are three activities you can do with your dog so they can enjoy the summer too! Just remember, in […]
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06/2020
My Dog is Limping But Doesn’t Seem to be in Pain
There are many reasons why your dog may be limping and doesn’t seem to be in pain. But How do you actually know if they’re in pain or not? A dog can’t speak like humans can, so they communicate with us a little differently. They may limp without whining, or still have the same playful […]
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06/2020
At Home Treatment for a Dog’s Torn ACL
If your furry friend took a stumble and hurt their leg or tore their ACL, there are things you can do at home to help them! Here are some popular torn ACL home treatments for dogs! Using Hydrotherapy for Torn ACLs Hydrotherapy was originally made for horses and racing Greyhounds, so it has a background […]
