- Lightweight
- Easy Velcro straps
- Strong wrist and lower leg support
- Straightforward to put on
- Rubber non-slip base
What Injuries can the Short Front Leg Splint Help:
A short front leg splint for dogs is designed to support the lower part of the front limb (from the paw up to just below the elbow). It can help manage or support the following medical injuries and conditions:
- Carpal hyperextension (over-stretching of the wrist joint)
- Carpal instability or weakness
- Sprains or strains of the carpal ligaments
- Partial ligament tears (mild to moderate)
- Paw knuckling (when the dog walks on the top of the paw due to nerve or muscle weakness)
- Weak or collapsed pasterns
- Soft-tissue injuries affecting the paw or wrist
- Tendon inflammation in the lower front leg
- Stable or healing fractures of the paw or lower radius/ulna (vet-approved use)
- Post-surgical support after carpal or paw procedures
- Protection during recovery from minor trauma
- Mild neurological deficits causing poor paw placement
- Age-related weakness or arthritis in the carpal joint
- Muscle fatigue or overuse injuries
How to Measure Your Dog:
You need to measure two points: the carpal joint and your dog's paw width.
For the carpal: Measure once above the carpal, this will give you a measurement.
Sizing is as below:
Small: 9.5 - 11.9cm
Medium: 12 - 17.4cm
Large: 17.5+ cm
For the paw width: Measure your dog's paw width. Get your dog to stand on a tape measure, weight bearing. Brush away any hair, and measure the widest point
