Anyone who lives with a dog knows it’s part of the family too, and when it stops moving well the whole household feels it. Veterinary orthopaedics has come a long way, and today many injuries that once meant surgery can be treated with custom supports and orthoses. It’s the service that sets us apart: at our orthopaedic centre in Xirivella we bring our decades of experience with people to the care of animals.
Who it’s for
For dogs and other pets with mobility problems: cruciate ligament tears, hip or elbow dysplasia, osteoarthritis, tendon or joint injuries, age-related weakness, post-operative recovery, or animals that, because of age or health, aren’t good candidates for surgery. Also for families looking for an alternative or a complement to veterinary treatment to ease pain and improve their pet’s quality of life.
How we do it
Always in coordination with your vet, who diagnoses and directs the treatment. Based on their assessment, we measure the animal and design a custom support: stifle braces and joint stabilisers, supportive orthoses, support harnesses and walking aids. We test the fit so it’s comfortable and doesn’t chafe, and we show you how to put it on and introduce its use gradually, with patience and positive reinforcement. Then we follow up, because every animal adapts at its own pace.
Benefits
- A non-surgical alternative or complement for many injuries.
- Custom supports, comfortable and well fitted to the animal.
- Pain relief and a gradual return to mobility.
- A valuable option when surgery isn’t advisable.
- Always coordinated work with the vet.