Splints - For Support and Healing

Injuries to the lower limbs of small animals frequently need to be splinted or braced.
These Leg Splints are modeled after the human splints for lower leg, ankle and foot injuries. For orthotic and prosthetic devices, see K9Brace.com

Dog splints are positioned behind the leg and the adjustable Velcro straps are placed over the front of the leg.

• Wide range of sizes to cover all types of animals.
• Product has a professional look versus homemade splints.
• Back-leg splints extend above hock.
• Front leg extends to just below elbow.
• Both extend completely under the foot.
• Patient comfort: splint allows animals to move about with ease and comfort.
• Splint can be heated and flared with a heat gun.
• Can be custom designed to encourage movement in one or more planes yet limit or restrict movement in others.

The splints come in a range of sizes, X-Small to X-Large to cover most breeds. A Feline size is also available. Each size of splint offers a Front and Rear edition. The Rear leg splints extend up over the hock and the Front leg splints extend part way up the Forearm. Both extend completely under the foot.

Wearing Schedule:

• Splints should not be left on the animal for long periods of time.
• Never leave the animal unsupervised with the splint on.
• Introduce the splint slowly when fitting for the first several times, 2 hours on - 2 hours off. Remove the splint at night when animal is quiet.

Keeps leg in normal walking angle.
Allows weight bearing of affected limb.
Immobilizes limbs for wound healing, burn therapy and skin grafts.
Provides extra support for fractures of the lower limb.
Reduces the costs associated with bandaging, de-gloving injuries and casting.
Provides easy access for daily wound therapy.
Lightweight construction increases patient tolerance.
Prevents knuckling of lower limbs associated with nerve paralysis.
Ease of application increases owner compliance.
Waterproof — allows animals to get them wet if necessary to enhance rehabilitation.

Note: dog splints are designed to support the lower limb of the animal and will not stabilize the knee or stifle on rear leg of the dog. Please check with your veterinarian before using this, or any other rehabilitative equipment on your dog.

(Apologies to very small dogs who might be offended by wearing a 'feline' size. We know you're not a cat.)

Measuring & Fitting Instructions

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