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About this service
Pet Prosthetics & Pet Braces
Animal patients deserve the same quality of fitting work as human patients, and we treat them that way. Our pet prosthetic and orthotic work follows the same in-house design and fabrication process as our human cases, scaled to animal anatomy.
Most pet fittings come to us through veterinary referrals. We work with your veterinarian to evaluate the case, take measurements (or coordinate a casting), design the device, and fit it. Ongoing adjustments are part of the service.
We’ve fit dogs (most common), cats, and the occasional unusual case (small horses, goats, a parrot). Every patient is a one-off; every design starts from the specific animal.
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What we offer
The full range of pet prosthetics & pet braces fittings.
- Limb prostheticsCustom prosthetic limbs for dogs and cats after amputation or for congenital limb difference.
- Orthotic bracesCarpal, tarsal, stifle (knee), and elbow bracing for joint instability or post-surgical support.
- Activity prostheticsDevices for working dogs, sport dogs, or particularly active animal patients.
- Veterinary coordinationDirect collaboration with your veterinarian and (where relevant) veterinary surgeons.
- Casting & measurementEither in our Tampa clinic or in coordination with your vet’s office.
- Adjustment & replacementGrowth-related refits for young animals, replacement scheduling for working animals.
Who this is for
Patients we commonly fit.
- Dogs post-limb amputation seeking restored mobility.
- Cats with limb loss whose owners are exploring prosthetic options.
- Animals with joint instability needing custom bracing under veterinary direction.
- Working dogs (search-and-rescue, herding, service) whose function depends on full mobility.
- Pediatric animal patients with congenital limb difference.
How it works
Our fitting process.
01
Veterinary referral
Most cases come through a vet, if not, we’ll coordinate one for clinical guidance.
02
Evaluation & casting
In-clinic or in-coordination-with-vet evaluation, measurements, and casting.
03
Design & fabrication
Built in our lab to the specific animal’s anatomy and use case.
04
Fitting & follow-up
Initial fit, owner training on donning/doffing, and follow-up adjustments.
Technology & materials
Why our fittings work.
Animal patients can’t describe what doesn’t feel right, so fit verification depends on observation of gait, behavior, and any skin response. We over-engineer comfort and durability for pets, since their devices take hard wear.
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Frequently asked
Common questions about pet prosthetics & pet braces.
How much does a pet prosthetic cost?
Pet device costs vary widely depending on the animal, the complexity, and the materials. We’ll quote your specific case during the consultation. Pet insurance occasionally covers prosthetic work; most cases are self-pay.
Will my dog actually use a prosthetic?
Most dogs adapt remarkably well, especially with patient introduction and your vet’s coordination. Adaptation time varies; some dogs use the device within minutes, others take weeks. We’ll set realistic expectations during consultation.
Do I need a veterinary referral?
We strongly prefer veterinary involvement, even simple cases benefit from your vet’s clinical guidance. If you don’t have a vet relationship already, we can recommend one in the Tampa area.
Can you fit other animals besides dogs and cats?
Yes, occasionally. We’ve fit small horses, goats, and once a parrot. Each case is a custom one-off, we’ll discuss feasibility on a case-by-case basis.
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