Orthodog Cruciate Care Knee Brace Review

Описание: Bailey models her new leg brace after injuring her knee. She's an 80 lb Lab/Rott mix. The brace she's got on is the large size.

Bailey has actually torn or partially torn her other cruciate ligament since the video. We spent a few weeks working with the brace, but it had to be very tight for it to stay on. Tight enough that Bailey was uncomfortable when trying to sit or lie down (as evidenced by her pitiful whining).

We never did get the brace to line up correctly, with the tag always sliding around to the outside. I don't know if it was her particular body geometry causing this, but we were afraid it might be doing more harm than good. We have since stopped using the brace, and unfortunately the velcro has torn up the soft fabric pretty badly to the point I'm pretty sure Orthodog won't take it back.

On a better note, Bailey has seemed to improve without the use of the brace or surgery. We try to keep her activity limited to walking (no significant amounts of running) and in short duration. Both of her knees seem to be improving. She does occasionally relapse when she sees a cat or squirrel in the yard though.

Something that's seemed to help a surprising amount is getting her a super plush dog bed. I guess if you make it more comfortable to lie in one spot, dogs are more likely to relax and stay off of their feet a bit more. (At least Bailey the couch potato does!)