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Need Help With an Existing OrthoPets Device? ExoPets Can Help.
Need Help With an Existing OrthoPets Device? ExoPets Can Help.
OrthoPets Is No Longer Operating—But Your Patient's Device Doesn't Have to Become Obsolete When OrthoPets closed its doors, many veterinary teams and pet owners were left with important questions. Who... Read more...
My Dog's Foot Is Swollen After Coming Out of the Splint!" Understanding the Transition from a Splint to a Custom Brace
My Dog's Foot Is Swollen After Coming Out of the Splint!" Understanding the Transition from a Splint to a Custom Brace
Help! My dog's paw is swollen after coming out of a splint and into the brace! Read more...
Saving More Limb: Why Partial Limb Prostheses Can Be a Great Option
Saving More Limb: Why Partial Limb Prostheses Can Be a Great Option
When a dog requires an amputation, the traditional recommendation has often been to remove as much of the limb as possible. In many cases, that approach is appropriate. However, advances... Read more...
Understanding Compensatory Movement in Orthotics: Why Braces Change the Way Dogs Move
Understanding Compensatory Movement in Orthotics: Why Braces Change the Way Dogs Move
One of the most common concerns we hear from veterinarians and pet owners after a dog receives a brace is: “They’re walking differently now.” And the truth is — they... Read more...
Why would a custom brace or prosthesis need an adjustment?
Why would a custom brace or prosthesis need an adjustment?
Why do custom dog braces and prosthetics still need adjustments? From casting limitations to skin tolerance and acclimation, discover why follow-up modifications are essential for proper fit, function, and long-term... Read more...
Understanding Planes of Motion in Veterinary Orthotics and Prosthetics
Understanding Planes of Motion in Veterinary Orthotics and Prosthetics
Orthopedic injury is rarely one-dimensional. When evaluating a patient for bracing or prosthetic intervention, clinicians often focus primarily on sagittal plane motion—flexion and extension of the joints. While this plane... Read more...
To Fuse or Not to Fuse: A Non-Surgical Alternative to Arthrodesis in Dogs
To Fuse or Not to Fuse: A Non-Surgical Alternative to Arthrodesis in Dogs
Using Custom Bracing Instead of Joint Fusion When a dog develops severe instability in the carpus (wrist) or tarsus (ankle), arthrodesis — joint fusion surgery — is often recommended. But... Read more...
Is a Stifle Brace the Right Solution for Your Dog?
Is a Stifle Brace the Right Solution for Your Dog?
If your dog has been diagnosed with a CCL (ACL) tear, you’re probably facing a big decision. Surgery is often recommended — but it’s not the only option. A custom... Read more...
The VPO landscape is changing... do you know what to look for?
The VPO landscape is changing... do you know what to look for?
The VPO landscape is changing and knowing who is managing your cases is more important than ever. Who should you trust? What questions should you ask? ExoPets is here to... Read more...
Why Veterinary Orthotics and Prosthetics Often Feel Challenging — and How to Approach Them With Confidence
Why Veterinary Orthotics and Prosthetics Often Feel Challenging — and How to Approach Them With Confidence
Veterinary Orthotics and Prosthetics are amazing tools, but they are not as simple as they may seem. ExoPets exists to not only provide world-class devices, but also to address these... Read more...