Guest bigorangedog Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Hey guys, Whitey will be having his left front leg amputated next week (osteo), and I am looking for a harness that would work with a front-leg amputee to help him get up and around in the beginning. I know I can just use a towel, but he's 11 and may need help a little longer, so it would be nice to have something that's actually intended for this purpose. Thanks!! Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Ruffwear Webmaster. I used it for Cora, who had rear leg issues (one broken, one FCE, then OS-that-we-thought-was-ACL). I think it would work even better for front leg support, although you might want to modify it so he doesn't have to step through with the right leg. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallgreydogmom Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 http://northcoastgreyhounds.com/store/index.php/cat_140 Scroll down to assistance harness. Carol makes these. I have used them with my old dogs and my tripods, front and back. Quote Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the Day comes, God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man. (Persian Proverb) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mirthlesstroll Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 I second the Webmaster! One of our group's Ghs has a front leg amp - the WM is padded & comfortable for him to wear for a long time, and has a handle on the top so you can pick him up if he falls, or help him get into the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Ruffwear Webmaster. I used it for Cora, who had rear leg issues (one broken, one FCE, then OS-that-we-thought-was-ACL). I think it would work even better for front leg support, although you might want to modify it so he doesn't have to step through with the right leg. I got this for Polli but she hated it and I returned it. I hope it works better for you! Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MorganKonaAlex Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 My front leg amputees hated the harness and we ended up not using it. One was 10.5 at the time of his amputation. He'll get around better than you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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