Every pet is different, and so is every device. We design and make each brace and prosthetic around the pet’s own needs.
We also work with cats, goats, pigs, horses and llamas.
Design, fabrication and quality review all happen at OrthoPaws.
Veterinary technicians experienced in orthotics and prosthetics guide every step.
We work remotely with families and vets in the US, Canada, Australia, and worldwide.
Maybe your vet suggested surgery and it doesn’t feel right for your pet or your family. Maybe the brace you bought online didn’t help. A custom brace or prosthetic can complement other treatments, support your pet before and after a procedure, or be an alternative when surgery isn’t an option.
See how it works for your petVet school covers medical and surgical management in depth. Orthotics and prosthetics barely comes up. We partner with your practice so you can offer mobility solutions with confidence, backed by a partner who walks every step with you: candidacy, device selection, fabrication, fitting, and follow-up.
See how referring a case worksEvery pet is different, and so is every device. We design and make each brace and prosthetic around the pet’s own needs, and a Case Manager walks pet parents and vets through every step, from the first case review through fitting and follow-up.
For a back leg that’s unsteady at the knee.
Often chosen for a torn CCL (ACL) with the meniscus intact, collateral ligament tears, and luxating patella in grades 1 and 2.
For a back-leg ankle that gives way.
Often chosen for hock instability, tarsal hyperextension, Achilles and other tendon injuries, or support after surgery or plate removal.
For a front-leg wrist that drops or gives way.
Often chosen for carpal hyperextension, wrist instability after a ligament injury, paws that fold under, or missing or injured toes.
For an elbow that’s painful or unstable.
Often chosen for mild to moderate elbow dysplasia, arthritis that needs ongoing support, or a triceps tendon injury.
For a pet living with a partial limb.
Often chosen after a partial amputation, from surgery or trauma, or for a limb that didn’t fully develop at birth.
A Case Manager gives families and vets an honest answer first, then guides them through every step.
Fill out our form, or submit the case online if you’re a vet. No phone call needed to get started, though we’re happy to talk if you’d like.
We look at the pet’s history and condition to see whether a custom device is the right fit. You’ll typically hear from us within one business day.
A vet takes the impression, as a cast or scan, with our team guiding every step. Then we design and make the device entirely at OrthoPaws.
A vet fits the device, with real-time guidance from us. A break-in period with small adjustments is normal, and we’ll guide you with tips and follow-up to help the pet move comfortably and confidently.
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Read MorePet parents and veterinary professionals can both reach out. Families fill out our form and we contact them first, then their vet. Vets can submit the case online. A veterinarian’s referral is required for every custom device.
Sometimes. A custom brace or prosthetic can complement other treatments, support a pet before and after a procedure, or offer an alternative when surgery isn’t an option. A Case Manager reviews each case to see what fits.
Over-the-counter braces are designed for general use. An OrthoPaws device is designed around the pet’s specific anatomy and the vet’s targets for support and treatment, so it fits and supports the way the pet moves.
Braces start at $1,550 and prosthetic legs at $2,350, plus shipping. Many pet insurance plans reimburse for custom devices, depending on the plan, and we provide an itemized invoice to submit.
It depends on the case. A Case Manager reviews each one personally and gives a straight answer, including when a custom device isn’t the right fit. There’s no charge to submit a case, and you’ll typically hear back within one business day.
That’s common, and no one has to work out that step alone. We walk through candidacy, device selection, and what to expect, and a first referral doesn’t commit a clinic to more than that one patient.
Whether you’re a family or a vet, we’ll walk you through what happens next.
