When is a Dog Shoulder Brace Right?
If your dog is recovering from a shoulder dislocation or luxation, has shoulder joint instability, or has injured their shoulder, a dog shoulder brace will help. It stabilises the shoulder joint and stops the excessive movement. Excessive movement can worsen the condition and pain.
A shoulder brace can also benefit dogs with moderate to severe arthritis, inflammation,or for dogs needing support pre- or post-surgery. A dog shoulder brace can speed up healing of strains and muscle sprains.
How Will a Dog Shoulder Brace Help?
A dog shoulder brace helps by reducing strain on the joint, stabilising it to prevent further injury, and also compressing the area. This is helpful to reduce inflammation and pain.
A dog’s shoulder joint is unstable and vulnerable to injury. This is because it is a ball and socket joint, with a shallow socket, and held together by numerous ligaments, tendons, and muscles. Together these provide a wide range of motion. A dog shoulder brace provides external stabilisation for weak shoulder joints.
How to Pick a Dog Shoulder Brace?
The only dog shoulder brace that Zoomadog currently stocks is the Balto Lux Dog Shoulder Brace. It gives strong support to the shoulder joint and compresses both shoulders together, which relieves pain.
It’s ideal for pre- or post-surgery, or if you are treating your dog’s shoulder condition with conservative management.
There is the option to use ‘hobble’ straps that go between your dog’s front legs. These restrict movement through the entire front legs until there’s been sufficient healing. As your dog recovers, the ‘hobble’ straps can be adjusted for gradual rehabilitation.
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