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Iguana

Member Since: 05 Jun 2016
Location: WSM
Posts: 111

1992 Defender 130 200 Tdi HCPU Chawton White

Knee brace for dogs

Hi all, my Springer Max has had knee issues most of his life, with a luxating patella and even though he's had several operations, we still have issues where the knee pops out

Max after one of his hydrotherapy sessions

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After recent vet consultations (she's known him since birth), we've both agreed that another operation is not the preferred way forward(he's also had cancer ops) so we are managing it with medication and strength work. He's not in pain or discomfort, but the knee keeps popping out on walks and he then starts limping.

Anyway, to cut to the question, at the moment we pop the knee back in four or five times a walk, but have been looking at dog knee supports,.

Has anybody had any experience of these and any suggestions for specific braces?

Cheers
Iggy Iggy/Ieuan
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Vehicles:
- 1992 Ex-Mountain Rescue Ambulance 130/200tdi
- 2005 Discovery 3 S
- 2001 BMW 535i V8

Last edited by Iguana on 22nd Aug 2021 6:37pm. Edited 1 time in total

2nd Aug 2021 8:32pm

Iguana

Member Since: 05 Jun 2016
Location: WSM
Posts: 111

We'll as nobody replied, decided to take the plunge anyway.

Got this of Amazon:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B079RL2PYY/ref...&psc=1

It arrived yesterday, put on Max while in the house to get him used to it, didn't seem to trouble him.

This morning, just under a 2 hr walk and amazing results, not onece did his knee pop out, I usually have to pop it back in every 10 mins, but today his Knee stayed in place

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The support is also supposed to help strengthen the muscles, so will see how that goes Iggy/Ieuan
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Vehicles:
- 1992 Ex-Mountain Rescue Ambulance 130/200tdi
- 2005 Discovery 3 S
- 2001 BMW 535i V8

22nd Aug 2021 6:37pm

Sulisuli

Member Since: 30 Oct 2016
Location: South west
Posts: 4795

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey

Paws crossed it enhances his life and makes him more comfortable

2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90

22nd Aug 2021 7:32pm

discomog

Member Since: 09 May 2015
Location: Notts/Lincs Border
Posts: 2530

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

You must be really pleased with the results so far. Here's hoping Max gets many years use out of his knee support. Good luck. Defender 90XS SW
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Morgan Plus 8

22nd Aug 2021 8:23pm

Iguana

Member Since: 05 Jun 2016
Location: WSM
Posts: 111

Been about a month now and brace continues to work well, on average I have to pop the knee back in once or twice per walk, so a huge improvement

Iggy/Ieuan
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Vehicles:
- 1992 Ex-Mountain Rescue Ambulance 130/200tdi
- 2005 Discovery 3 S
- 2001 BMW 535i V8

19th Sep 2021 7:12pm

hank

Member Since: 12 Sep 2016
Location: South Wales
Posts: 2301

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

Aw poor thing, must be so distressing for him when his knee goes. Hope the support continues to work for him

> 110 XS Double Cab

20th Sep 2021 12:19pm

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