How does a dog back brace work?
If you’re looking to improve your pet’s back health, a back brace can provide needed support and stabilization for their spine. A back brace can effectively relieve your dog’s back pain by reducing pressure on injured areas By reducing pressure on injured areas, a back brace can effectively relieve your dog’s back discomfort.
Proper back support can help limit spinal movement, while decreasing back pain and discomfort by stabilizing your dog’s spine. Back braces can be especially helpful when worn during recovery and can also be worn as a preventative method before IVDD presents. In addition, the back straps offer your dog the opportunity to be more active and to move, jump and enjoy life in complete safety.
How to Choose the Right Back Brace
1. Make sure the bracket is in the right place
Always check where and how the dog’s spine is supported. If the back brace is only supported along the dog’s side, the dog’s range of motion will be limited. The back brace should have a support structure that fits the dog’s entire back to support the support structure that fits the dog’s entire back.
2. Support the entire spine
When choosing a back brace for your four-legged friend, be sure to choose one that provides support for both the spine and the surrounding epaxial muscles. The spine support should support the spine and also provide support for your dog’s back muscles.
3. Consider your dog’s breed
Every dog is a different shape and dogs with long bodies and short legs have an increased risk of developing spinal problems, back pain or other back problems. Corgi and Dachshund are among the most common dog breeds that need a back device. So they need a brace that will support their entire back and spine. The vertebraVe back support is designed for dachshunds and corgis! Featuring a slight extension at the back, the vertebra is long enough to support the entire back to the lower back. The small is sized to fit a dachshund perfectly, and the medium fits the corgi build.
How long should my dog wear a back brace?
Give your dog time to get used to wearing his new back support and introduce it to him gradually. At first, have your dog wear their brace for short periods of time until they adjust to the feel of their new back support. Once your dog is comfortable with the brace it can be worn for longer periods of time.
Most dogs need support when active and moving around. The orthosis can be removed when your dog is resting, even if it is not necessary. The vertebraVe has mesh side panels that will allow your dog’s skin to breathe.
Most important is your dog’s comfort while wearing the brace. It should be snug but not too tight. The back brace should be snug enough to provide support but not restrict natural movement. Your dog should be able to move easily while wearing the back brace, they should be comfortable and able to move naturally while being supported.
What customers say about vertebraVe back support
“I did A LOT of research to find a harness/back brace for my dog who recently had surgery for a herniated disc, and this one won! It’s a great harness; it’s so well made and I love it. My dogs seem very comfortable in it.
– Bailey Falco
“I think my senior dog is developing IVDD, and it helps him be much more mobile. He even walks over to the harness and sniffs it when he wants to wear it inside the house. It’s more stable on its hind legs and also moves more confidently and wags its tail again!”
– @thatrockgur
“It has helped my foster family so much with the alignment support.”
– Parish of Tara
