Adopting dog without rear paw, prosthetic advice?
Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2019 11:34 am
Hello!
I am so happy to have found this site! We are in the process of adopting this sweet boy, he’s missing his back paw from birth. The vet has said he’s an excellent candidate for a prosthetic. We will likely start him with a splint and then purchase him a custom prosthetic when he’s done growing.
Can anyone shed light on any issues we should be aware of when adopting a dog with this issue long term? Are there other costs we should be aware of long term? We just want to make sure we know what we are getting into!
Every photo I try to upload said it was too large
I am so happy to have found this site! We are in the process of adopting this sweet boy, he’s missing his back paw from birth. The vet has said he’s an excellent candidate for a prosthetic. We will likely start him with a splint and then purchase him a custom prosthetic when he’s done growing.
Can anyone shed light on any issues we should be aware of when adopting a dog with this issue long term? Are there other costs we should be aware of long term? We just want to make sure we know what we are getting into!
Every photo I try to upload said it was too large
Tripods usually do great. I've never had anybody use a prosthesis, but I had a fella who used a custom splint. I think it's a lot easier to use a local orthotics and prosthetics shop, IF they're willing to help. It's helpful to be able to take critters by for viewing, fitting, etc. 1 of our local outfits agreed to do it but didn't, so Koi's splint ended up coming from a mail order joint, and it was terrific. If you have to go mail order, it can work out well, too.