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by KellyFelkins
Sun Aug 01, 2010 12:38 pm
Forum: Mobility: Hips, Legs, Joint Problems
Topic: help needed with open sores from hind paw brace
Replies: 9
Views: 5506

Re: help needed with open sores from hind paw brace

Thank you, thank you. This is the type of advice/discussion I was hoping for. > I just watched your video, that's impressive. Yeah, dogs are resilient. This dog is amazing. I think it helps that he is so bright and athletic. > Have you asked OrthoPets if they have any kind of cushioning you could > ...
by KellyFelkins
Thu Jul 29, 2010 9:53 am
Forum: Mobility: Hips, Legs, Joint Problems
Topic: help needed with open sores from hind paw brace
Replies: 9
Views: 5506

Re: help needed with open sores from hind paw brace

> Is OrthoPet a custom product? Yes, they are custom. You make a cast of (in this case) the legs and orthopets in Denver will make the braces. I think they prefer to work through vets but in our case we worked directly with the company. Very nice people and I highly recommend them and their product....
by KellyFelkins
Wed Jul 28, 2010 10:01 am
Forum: Mobility: Hips, Legs, Joint Problems
Topic: help needed with open sores from hind paw brace
Replies: 9
Views: 5506

help needed with open sores from hind paw brace

My dog wears hind-paw braces like the ones shown in this photo http://orthopets.com/HindpawnerveDevice.htm He has open sores on his pads/toes and I can't figure out how to help them heal. He has had open sores continuously for probably a year. He has a spinal injury with permanent nerve damage. With...