Angel, 7 year old Australian Shephard/Greyhound mix with a right front amputation
I have a 7 year old Australian Shephard/Greyhound mix with a right front amputation. Rightfully so her name is Angel.
The leg was amputated just below the carpus therefore allowing her use of the stump.
Unfortunately the draw backs to this is that she is rubbing it raw and our vet is worried about infection setting in should she cause the stump to become raw and or bloody.
After a lot of research I was directed to a place called Ortho Pets (see www.K9Brace.com) where they make several different devices for our beloved Handicapped and elderly loving pets. I spoke with Martin Kaufman CEO and Founder in regards to our Angel to see if there might be something he could recomend for us for her.
He got back with me and had me fill out a form describing her injury and the locality of the amputation (paw,carpus,knee,or shoulder) Beings that it was below the carpus he said that he felt she would be a prime candidate for an artificial limb.
He gave us instructions and he also obtained the name and phone number of our vet so that he could instruct him on what he would need him to do in order to make the prostetic for her.
Martin said that because they are basically front weight bearing it is often times harder for them to adjust to getting around with a front amputation as apposed to a rear.
We filled out what we needed to fill out of the form and in the mean time Martin said that he would get a hold of our vet and then call me back after speaking with them and have me call and set up an appointment to make a mold of angels leg. After which we have to send the mold and picture and information sheet to Ortho Pets and they will go from there, well that is were we stand a present, we send the mold out tomorrow 1-11-07.
I will have pics to post soon and will also return with more information as I obtain it. I hope this will be of some help for anyone considering alternatives for their pets with a leg amputee.