LauraB Posted September 16, 2020 Posted September 16, 2020 Hi there - has anyone got any advice on the best support harness to get if your dog has had his front leg amputated? Is a support harness helpful ? Or is it better to let him build up the muscles in his other legs ? Quote
HeyRunDog Posted September 17, 2020 Posted September 17, 2020 In my opinion he needs to build up the muscle in his other legs and only use a support harness to aid him only when he definitely needs it. Is he undergoing any physiotherapy? Quote Grace (Ardera Coleen) b. 18 June 2014 - Gotcha Day 10 June 2018 - Going grey gracefullyGuinness (Antigua Rum) b. 3 September 2017 - Gotcha Day 18 March 2022 - A gentleman most of the time
greysmom Posted September 17, 2020 Posted September 17, 2020 Front leg amps are the hardest because most harnesses use the front legs to anchor and provide leverage for the harness. You might try the "Help 'Em Up" harness as that has worked for some. https://helpemup.com/ You'll find that your dog will need a lot of help in the beginning, then gradually less as they heal and regain strength after surgery. Front leg amps will also need to move faster than before as they use momentum to replace some of the drive and support from the lost leg. Greyhounds carry most of their weight over the front end, so everything just takes a bit longer to sort out. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly
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