Bubba & Maximus Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Just wondering if anyone has any contacts or knows of a specialist that cater to making legs braces for dogs or have heard of it being done? My British Bulldog has severe laxating patellas due to the bone being worn over the years to the point they dislocate easily and now they are giving out completely. He is on daily meds for pain and inflammation but i believe supports to hold the knees in place would help. Surgery is out as he was actually scheduled for a double knee op in January but he has issues with a collapsing larnyx from soft palate ops to the point any more surgery and he will 90% surely pass on the op table. (we are not prepared to take that gamble.) any ideas, thoughts welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_PL_ Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 There most definitely a place in Melbourne, I can't remember the name but will try to find the link. You have a few choices depending on budget and severity of the condition. be right back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_PL_ Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 (edited) dogs in motion We've had a couple of wheelchair cart dogs. :) And I've tested some of the support sleeves that are made out of wetsuit material but haven't (as yet LOL) needed a leg cast mould done. You do need vet help to have the mould done but I don't think you need a specialist to do it. If I really needed to choose, the cast brace would be my preference because the sleeve things slipped constantly due to my dogs having hairy fine legs and me not feeling comfortable about having them on any tighter. Edited February 27, 2014 by Powerlegs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba & Maximus Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 There most definitely a place in Melbourne, I can't remember the name but will try to find the link. You have a few choices depending on budget and severity of the condition. be right back thanks budget isn't an issue, we will pay anything for him to have more quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba & Maximus Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 dogs in motion We've had a couple of wheelchair cart dogs. :) And I've tested some of the support sleeves that are made out of wetsuit material but haven't (as yet LOL) needed a leg cast mould done. You do need vet help to have the mould done but I don't think you need a specialist to do it. If I really needed to choose, the cast brace would be my preference because the sleeve things slipped constantly due to my dogs having hairy fine legs and me not feeling comfortable about having them on any tighter. THANKS !!!! will provide an update on progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_PL_ Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 dogs in motion We've had a couple of wheelchair cart dogs. :) And I've tested some of the support sleeves that are made out of wetsuit material but haven't (as yet LOL) needed a leg cast mould done. You do need vet help to have the mould done but I don't think you need a specialist to do it. If I really needed to choose, the cast brace would be my preference because the sleeve things slipped constantly due to my dogs having hairy fine legs and me not feeling comfortable about having them on any tighter. THANKS !!!! will provide an update on progress You're welcome :) And if you're using supplements, the highest quality and most effective one I've ever ever trialled is from Joint Performance. Just call Georgina and have a chat, she sourced and blended every ingredient herself. It's excellent quality! ............and has a bacon smell which makes it popular here. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba & Maximus Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 WE are seeing a physio specialist recommended by Dogs in Motion this week to see if he is a suitable candidate for braces and which type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_PL_ Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Awesome :) best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba & Maximus Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 HI all Well not the best news, seems Bubba isn't an ideal candidate for braces due the degeneration of his little legs from the patella all the down to his toes. But he is on daily anti-inflammatories and such a happy happy boy that we will obviously have no need for serious pain meds for a while. Still his video has been sent to the US specialists just in case there is a little something different that can be done for him. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 (edited) Consider asking about tramadol instead of a NSAID. Its supposedly kinder in the long term then a NSAID is to their system. Kenz's ortho was keen for her to only be on tramadol if she could cope on that or at least a combination of the two to reduce the NSAID dosage. Might be worth asking about. Edited March 18, 2014 by ness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba & Maximus Posted March 21, 2014 Author Share Posted March 21, 2014 Consider asking about tramadol instead of a NSAID. Its supposedly kinder in the long term then a NSAID is to their system. Kenz's ortho was keen for her to only be on tramadol if she could cope on that or at least a combination of the two to reduce the NSAID dosage. Might be worth asking about. Thanks Ness will look into that cheers TJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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