As a rough guide to obtain the correct size requirement, measure the circumference of the animal’s lower leg to give you the width. Surgery was not an option for him at this time due to other health issues so I bought this leg brace.

The neoprene hock ankle brace also supports the joint medially and laterally allowing your canine friend to move easily and without strain on the joint. Ceramic Dog Hock Ankle Brace - Back On Track Size - Small has ceramic powder which reflects body heat.Labra products are trusted by veterinarians and used in veterinary offices all over the United States. The Hock Holder dog hock brace was designed to support and stabilize the hock joint, which is the dog equivalent of the ankle. If your dog suffers from hock instability, this neoprene leg wrap helps hold the joint in place so scar tissue can develop. The therapeutic dog hock brace from Back on Track may be ideal for both injury prevention and recovery of your dog’s hind legs and/or for dogs with weak ankles. When fitted correctly, this Dog Hock Brace can have a soothing effect, helping to overcome lameness and joint pain / discomfort and, in doing so, may expedite the healing process and aid longer term recovery / treatment (especially post-surgery), which could then allow the dog to quickly regain normal mobility and well being.

Iontex absorbs sweat and moisture from your body to keep your body temperature at a comfortable level. My Pet’s Brace™ makes the best hock braces for dogs to support Achilles tendon injuries and other issues. The Walkin’ Hock Splint will accommodate injuries to the heel and stabilize the lower rear limb while keeping the paw free. I highly recommend this product if you either are in a situation such as ours OR if you cannot afford the very expensive surgery required to repair the ACL. Made with Welltex - Material means that your dog can benefit from the restorative properties of infrared heat and a sense of well being.

When surgery is not the best option, conservative treatment options for dog sprains and strains to the hock may include medication to help with swelling, arnica for soft tissue injuries that can lead to bruising, chiropractic care, acupuncture, and orthopedic bracing.

Hock dislocation: If your dog gets hit by a car or stepped on, she may suffer from a hock dislocation, which is a tear of ligaments or fracture of bones in the ankle. We leave it on a few hours at a time and even with the brace off you can see the difference in how he walks. Your brace is wonderfully made and works well for my dog, however, I have complained before regarding the velcro quality. Hock injuries are common in dogs, and your dog might need a hock brace to help with limping keeping them active all day long. After a sudden traumatic incident (such as getting hit by a car or snagging a paw on a hole in the ground), your dog may tear any of four main ligaments on the inner and outer sides of the joint, or fracture the fibula or bottom of the tibia bone.Ceramic Dog Hock Ankle Brace Small sold as a pair - Back On Track Size - Small produces a heat that is radiant heat and will help arthritic dogs and joint pain in dogs or other animals. Compression helps increase blood pressure in the area, raising the temperature of the immediate area and helping to reduce pain.