Can OrthoPaws help former OrthoPets clients?

Yes. OrthoPaws includes team members who previously supported OrthoPets clients. If your pet has a device that needs repair, adjustment, or replacement, OrthoPaws can evaluate it and recommend next steps. No vet referral is required for repairs, adjustments, or refurbishments.

Can OrthoPaws repair or service an existing veterinary orthotic or prosthetic device?

Yes. In most cases, OrthoPaws can assess the device remotely using photos or videos and recommend whether it needs an adjustment, replacement parts, a refurbishment, or a completely new device.

Do I need a vet referral to get my pet's brace or prosthetic repaired?

No vet referral is required for repairs, adjustments, or refurbishments. If a new custom device needs to be fabricated, a veterinary impression is required to ensure accurate fit. OrthoPaws will guide you through that step when it applies.

Does OrthoPaws require an in-person visit?

No. Most evaluations, fittings, and follow-ups are handled remotely through photos, video, and digital tools. For cases where an in-person impression or fitting is recommended, the OrthoPaws facility in Palm Harbor, Florida is available. OrthoPaws serves pet owners and veterinary practices worldwide through a fully remote process.

What types of conditions and devices does OrthoPaws support?

OrthoPaws works with dogs, cats, and other animals including goats, pigs, and rabbits. Conditions treated include cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) injuries, Achilles tendon injuries, carpal and tarsal hyperextension, elbow instability post-injury and post-surgery, osteoarthritis requiring joint support, angular limb deformities, and partial limb loss where prosthetic candidacy applies. Device types include stifle (knee) braces, tarsus (ankle) braces, carpus (wrist) devices, elbow braces, and partial limb prosthetics. If you are unsure whether a specific case qualifies, contact the team and a case manager will assess candidacy with you.

I am a vet or rehab center looking for a new VOP partner. How do we get started?

Submit a case directly through the OrthoPaws case review form. The team includes professionals familiar with veterinary orthotic workflows and can help your practice transition smoothly. Volume-based pricing is available for established practices and discussed individually.

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Maybe your vet suggested surgery and it doesn’t feel right for your pet or your family. Maybe your pet needs additional support beyond what pain medication alone can provide. Maybe the brace you bought online didn’t help. Or you’ve just learned a custom device exists and wish someone had told you sooner.

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.

Each device is made for one pet: their limb, their condition, their size. Your vet stays at the center of their care, while a dedicated Case Manager guides you from your first question to the fitting, and stays with you for as long as your pet wears the device.

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Tell us about your pet.

Fill out our form with the details. We’ll contact you first, then your vet. A veterinarian’s referral is required for a custom device, but you don’t have to work out that step alone. If your vet hasn’t worked with mobility devices before, we’ll help them consider orthotics as a treatment option for your pet.

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We review your pet’s case with your vet.

A Case Manager evaluates your pet’s history and condition with your vet to see whether a custom device can best support your pet’s mobility and quality of life. You get a straight answer, including when a custom device isn’t the right fit.

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Your vet takes an impression.

It’s a cast or scan of your pet’s limb, with our team guiding your vet through every step. You won’t have to measure or guess anything.

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We design and make your pet’s device.

Fabrication and quality review happen entirely at OrthoPaws. It takes about four to six weeks once your paperwork, casting materials, and payment or approved payment plan are in.

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Fitting and ongoing support.

Your vet fits the device, with virtual consults and real-time guidance available from our team. A break-in period with small adjustments is normal. Your dedicated Case Manager stays with you for as long as your pet wears the device.

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Watch your pet enjoy the things they love.

More comfort and confidence on walks, at play, and in everyday life. Every device is designed with your pet’s mobility and quality of life in mind.

All from wherever you are.

You never have to travel to us. We work with you and your vet remotely in the US, Canada, Australia, and around the world.

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Wrist brace

For a wrist that drops or a paw that folds under.

Often chosen for carpal hyperextension, ligament injuries, paw knuckling, or support after surgery or plate removal.

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Elbow brace

For a front leg that’s stiff or unsteady at the elbow.

Often chosen for mild to moderate elbow dysplasia, arthritis, joint instability, or support after a triceps tendon injury.

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Ankle (hock) brace

For a back ankle that sags or a tendon that needs time to heal.

Often chosen for Achilles and other tendon injuries, ankle instability, or instability that persists after surgery.

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Knee brace

For a back leg that’s unsteady at the knee.

Often chosen for a torn CCL (ACL), lateral or medial collateral ligament tears, and overall knee instability. A kneecap that slips out of place (luxating patella) may be a fit in grades 1 and 2, and a device helps in about half of those cases, so we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s worth trying.

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Prosthetic leg

For a pet missing part of a limb.

Often chosen after amputation or injury, or for limbs that were partially formed at birth. There are limb length requirements, so talk to a Case Manager about whether a prosthetic is an option for your pet.

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Here’s what it costs to get there.

Braces start at $1,550 and prosthetic legs at $2,350, plus shipping.

Many pet insurance plans reimburse for custom devices, depending on your plan. We’ll give you an itemized invoice to submit to your insurer, and payment plans may be available for qualifying cases.

If you’ve been quoted for surgery, let us know. We’ll walk you through what a custom device involves, so you can explore your options with a clearer picture of the costs and process.

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Christianna (Chris) McLean

RVT

VOP Case Manager. Tarsal and stifle specialist.

Erica Beverlin

RVT

VOP Case Manager. 5+ years as VOP specialist.

Camille Hosken

RVT

Client Experience and Operations Lead.

Taylor Shivers

Mobility Device Specialist

You don’t have to figure it out alone.

Tell us about your pet and we’ll take it from there. Our team will help you understand whether a custom device may be right for them and what to do next.

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Questions we hear most

Can a custom device replace surgery?

Sometimes. A custom brace or prosthetic can complement other treatments, support your pet before and after a procedure, or offer an alternative when surgery isn’t an option. Mobility devices may not always be among the options your vet considers, so your Case Manager works with your vet to assess whether a custom device could help your pet, either on its own or alongside their recommended treatment. This helps you understand your options and make an informed decision with your vet.

How is a custom device different from an over-the-counter brace?

Over-the-counter braces are designed for general use, not for the specific support your pet needs, which depends on their condition and anatomy. An OrthoPaws device is designed around your pet’s specific anatomy and addresses their vet’s specific targets for support and treatment, while accounting for your pet’s individual fit and movement. This matters because a brace that slips, puts pressure in the wrong places, or doesn’t provide the right support may not help your pet move as intended.

My dog tried a brace that didn’t help. Could a custom brace help?

Possibly. A custom device is designed around your dog’s specific condition and anatomy, but the device itself is only part of the picture. The right fit, guidance from your vet, and follow-up from our team all matter. Your dedicated Case Manager stays with you from the first conversation through fitting and adjustments, helping you and your vet work through the process. Tell us what you tried and what happened. We’ll review your pet’s case and give you an honest answer, including when a custom device isn’t the right fit.

Do I need a vet to get a custom device?

Yes. A veterinarian’s referral is required for a custom device. While veterinary training covers medical and surgical care in depth, orthotics and prosthetics receive less attention, so not every vet has experience with mobility devices. That doesn’t mean you can’t work with your own vet. Our team helps them consider orthotics as a treatment option and guides them through the process, from the initial evaluation to fitting and follow-up.

Can you help if I live outside the US?

Yes. We work with pet parents and vets in the US, Canada, Australia, and around the world. Most of the process happens remotely, and digital scanning means there’s no need to ship a physical cast.

Does pet insurance cover a custom device?

Many pet insurance plans reimburse for custom devices, but coverage depends on your plan. We’ll give you an itemized invoice to submit to your insurer, so you have what you need to request reimbursement. If cost is a concern, let us know: payment plans may be available for qualifying cases.

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