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Top Dog Tips About Hock Protector for Dogs:

The Hock Protector for Dogs is a solidly constructed, well-designed dog hock protector that supports the knee and helps ligaments heal. It's made out of neoprene so it's water-resistant. The Hock Protector provides coverage, padding and protection for the hock.

The Dog Hock Protector is made from medical-grade neoprene so it is safe to use for dogs with a compromised immune system or fragile skin. The dog hock protector speeds recovery of wounds and protects the area from additional trauma or self-mutilation. Dogs that suffer from osteoarthritis of the hock joint get the added benefit of the neoprene because it reflects the dog’s heat back to the joint, improving comfort & mobility.

The hock protector for dogs can be used before & after surgery. It also treats these conditions:

Chronic Arthritis
Helps Support an ACL Injury
Osteoarthritis
OCD
Ligament Injuries
Arthritis
Lick granuloma
Decubital ulcer
Pressure sore
Wounds, abrasions or incisions

When dogs suffer injuries in the lower leg joints such as from the hock joints, there are most often traumatic causes behind why they have occurred. In connection with these complex joints being injured, ligaments are often affected in some way; either through rupture, bursting or stretching. The healing period is long and the dog needs a support around the joint so that it does not worsen the injury during the healing period.

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Here Are The Doggie Details:

Adjustable soft neoprene supports the knee and gives the knee room to move
Neoprene is soft, sturdy, durable and WATER-RESISTANT
Adjust the hock protector to fit your dog. The straps can easily be put in another location because they stick to the entire neoprene surface. You can also roll it up and wrap the straps around the rolled up neoprene
Supports the joint so that it does not worsen the injury during the healing period
Hock wrap is designed to fit natural angle of the canine rear leg to help prevent hyper-extension
Ideal for providing mobility support while recovering from sprains or other minor injuries.
Fits around the joint (doesn't cover joint) for optimum movement
Supports the joint medially and laterally
Easy on and off with velcro straps
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What My Top Dog Should Know About the Hock Protector for Dogs

The Hock Protectors are manufactured of Neoprene and are waterproof. Everything on the inside of the joint protector remains dry even under extremely poor weather conditions. The hock protector is placed with the tip of the hock out through the opening in the protector and then stretched around the leg above and under the joint.

What Comes In The Doggie Bag:

One (1) Hock Protector for Dogs

Size Guide:

XSmall Breed sizes- Lhaso, Bichon, (5.25" x 4.50" x 4")

Small Breed sizes-Springer Spaniel, Collie (6" x 5" x 4")

Medium Breed sizes-Labrador, Dalmation (6.25" x 6" x 5.25")

Large Breed sizes-Rottweiller (7.5" x 7" x 5.5")

XLarge Breed sizes-Bull Mastiff, Mountain Dogs (8.25" x 7" x 5.5")

KeepDoggieSafe has translated the size charts from centimeters to inches for your convenience

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Dog Ligament Info

The cruciate ligament is in the knee, where it helps to stabilize the joint. When the cruciate ligament is injured it leads to instability in the knee joint. Unfortunately, this can cause pain, swelling, and limping. Injury to the cruciate ligament may lead to partial or complete disruption (tearing) of the ligament.

Partial cruciate ligament tears sometimes heal when your dog's activity is restricted. This is the best case for using a hock wrap. Wag Safely's hock wrap is the only hock wrap that can be securely fastened and is versatile enough to fit on the knee and leg, Partial tears often progress to complete tears- so you need to protect your dog's leg immediately.

Symptoms

Sudden, severe limping on one rear leg is the most common symptom of cruciate ligament damage
. Your dog might limp after being hurt by another dog, twising his knee, or other issues.
He may or may not yelp when the injury occurs.
In most cases, your dog won't want to bear any weight on the leg after the injury.
Dogs with partial cruciate ligament tears may limp intermittently.
The knee might swell in conjunction with limping.

Risk Factors

Dogs that have previously injured a cruciate ligament in one knee are at increased risk of injuring the ligament in the other knee. They compensate for the injury and stress the other knee
Dogs with relatively long legs are at increased risk of cruciate ligament injury.
Young, active dogs are more likely to experience cruciate ligament injury because they are more likely to engage in the sort of vigorous activities
Large and giant breeds of dogs suffer higher rates of cruciate ligament injury
Overweight dogs suffer higher levels of stress on their joints

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