Bracing Made Simple (Page 2)

Talking to Your Veterinarian About Knee Braces for Dogs

Knees are joints. They give out over time. That’s certainly true of humans, and it’s also true of dogs. Dogs depend on knee ligaments for their joints to work much like we do, and when something goes wrong with a dog’s knee, it can be extremely painful

Michelle Beck DVM with her chocolate lab

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Dog Knee Brace Review - Dr. Michelle Beck

Not sure bracing fits into your practice? Initially a skeptic, Dr. Beck shares how her veterinary practice has grown to use bracing. 100% of my professional time is devoted to healing animals. You could say I come by it naturally. My father and I are both veterinarians. I took it

Cocker Spaniel laying on recliner with a knee brace for Cushing's disease and torn ACL

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Benson Battles Cushing's and ACL Tear: Wins!

Benson was born November 21, 2001. He is a parti-colored Cocker Spaniel that sat up and begged for Maria Lowe to take him home 13 years ago. Since then, he has been the joy of the Lowe family's lives. They love to dote on him and treat him like royalty.

Springer Spaniel cuddling with little girl

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Magoo Snuggles Again!

Magoo is a 7 year old Springer Spaniel who loves to spend his days running after squirrels, swimming, chasing birds on the beach in Massachusetts and doing serious amounts of snuggling. And as the beloved dog of Joe and Brooke's young family, he has lots of opportunities to do just

German Sheppard/Husky puppy sitting by owner

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Zoey, Thankful for Thanksgiving

They found her at a rescue home for homeless pregnant dogs. Zoey was 11 weeks old and the daughter of a German Shepherd/Husky mix. It was an instant connection. Seven years later, Zoey is an integral part of the Parker family. She loves to play with her "brother" Toby

Black Lab walking around Christmas Tree Baler on a Christmas Tree Farm

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A Christmas Tree Farm's Hero: Kuli's Inspiring Tale

For years, families would celebrate tradition and travel for miles to get their annual Christmas Tree at the Clapp Christmas Tree Farm off the coast of Maine. Waiting, with tail wagging to welcome them and help each family find the perfect fir, was Kuli. Kuli is a beautiful 10 1/

English Springer Spaniel/Black Labrador Retriever mix wearing a CCL Brace

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Caleb, Happier than a Pig in Slop

It was an exciting day nine years ago in Massachusetts. It was the week before Thanksgiving, and Greg's family had decided to adopt a new puppy from the local no-kill shelter. Greg and his youngest son were waiting in the greeting area when two dogs enthusiastically rushed up to greet

Boxer/German Sheppard dog wearing a Hero Braces ACL knee brace standing by a red soccer ball

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Hero Dog: Roxy's Story

When you're a soccer star like Roxy, a little bump here and there is to be expected. In August 2013, Roxy received a little bit more than a bump. Born to humble beginnings, Roxy was the runt of her litter. She has now grown to a 70 lb. playful Boxer/

Border Collie and Chow mix with yellow bandana sitting in green grass with a Hero Braces Carpal Brace on front leg

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Boo Boo, Melts a Heart, Saves a Life

When it comes to Heroes, sometimes you wonder who saves who. J.R. Griffith was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis when he was only 33 years old. His disease presents itself in attacks. The first time he experienced one of these attacks, the entire right side of his body became numb,

Bowa, an Australian Sheppard, wearing a yellow handkerchief and a dog knee brace from Hero Braces

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Bowa's Comeback: From Injury to Obedience Champion

All dogs win a place in our hearts. Bowa actually wins in the arena. He is currently the #4 Australian Shepherd in the United States right now for upper level obedience trials. Bowa is named after the MLB baseball player and manager, Larry Bowa, and shares the shortstop's love of

$Mini Pinscher/Poodle/Shitzu mix sitting, wearing two custom ankle braces for carpal fracture in front paws$

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From Roof Jump to Squirrel Chase: Farley's Inspiring Tale

We like to think of all of our Hero Dogs as superheroes. Their special powers include tennis ball-catching, squirrel-chasing, end-of-day snuggling and empathy. Their super powers do not include flying off a roof. Farley is a 7-year-old Mini Pinscher/Poodle/Shitzu and has been Talena's best friend since he was

Old English Sheepdog wearing a custom knee brace from Hero Braces for patellar luxation on trail in California

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Jack's Triumph: Overcoming Knee Injury with a Hero Brace

What decisions would a vet make if they were treating their own dog? Dr. Sarah Bradley works at All About Pets in Citrus Heights, Ca. Her best buddy is 8-year-old Jack, an Old English Sheepdog who often accompanies her to work and loves to go camping with the family. While

Malamute/Husky/Akita/Wolf dog standing by woman on top of Mt. Judah Loop Hiking Trail with Donner Lake in background

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Hero Dog: Luke's Story

Luke's story makes him sound like the perfect adventure hero. He was born in the cold, icy fjords of Alaska. His mother was fending for herself in the wild when rescuers were able to save her pups from a life of uncertainty. Luke is a Malamute, Husky, Akita and wolf

Trina Stute with blonde hair smiling while wearing a black jacket and red shirt

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Meet Trina

Trina makes things happen. She has her entire life. She's driven a tractor, operated a grain elevator, coached volleyball and continually excels at the job of all jobs, motherhood. In fact it's that sense of motherhood that fuels her purpose when working at Hero. Trina started working with Ben Blecha

Rottweiler/German Shephard mix standing on Pacific Crest Trail wearing a leg brace from Hero Braces for a CCL injury

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Hero Dog: Kepa's Story

They first saw her as a puppy at a shelter, six months old and full of puppy-ness, all licks and tail wags. They weren't sure but guesses were that Kepa was part Rottweiler, part German Shepherd, part grizzly/teddy bear. Two years later, Kepa found her permanent home with Rich

Biomechanics of Dog Braces

The Importance of Biomechanics

In case you weren't a child of the 80s cartoon or a fan of the blockbuster movies, Transformers were a line of alien robots who could transform from vehicles into fully functioning super robots locked in an endless struggle for either global dominance or world peace. Biomechanics takes engineering principles

Yellow Lab standing in grass wearing a custom ACL brace

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Helping Chloe

It was a cold January day in an already cold and snowy Illinois winter. Diane noticed that her 8 year old yellow lab, Chloe, had come limping back into the house after playing in the snow. Diane dismissed the idea of anything serious, thinking that maybe she had just slipped