The OrthoVet Boot Splint extends under front or rear limb paws to stabilise the foot, and keep the toes in their natural position. The Boot Splint provides localised support just below the ankle or wrist to underneath the paw only - for when carpal or hock bracing is not needed.
PLEASE NOTE, SPLINTS ARE ALL BLACK INCLUDING THE PADDING. The red is not available to purchase.
Features:
- Constructed of waterproof hard plastic exterior, soft interior foam padding, non-skid pad on bottom, and touch-fastener closures
- Splint supports the wrist and ankle and extending completely under the foot to support the paw
- Allows weight to be put on the broken or weak limb
- Lightweight design increases the pet’s tolerance of the splint
Rear Leg Conditions:
- Broken Digits
- Knuckling Caused by Nerve Damage
Front Leg Conditions:
- Neurological conditions causing knuckling of paw- Broken Digits
- Knuckling Caused by Nerve Damage
The OrthoVet Boot Splint is designed to support the Rear OR Front paw. The splint sits low on the leg, supporting just below the ankle or wrist to underneath the paw only.
This splint will not stabilize the hock or knee on the rear leg, or the carpal or elbow on the front leg. Please check with your veterinarian before using a splint on your dog, cat, or other pet.
OrthoVet Splints are a “Generically Made Splint” and will not fit every contour of the animal’s leg. If you have any questions on the sizing or fit of these splints, please get in contact with us. We can also offer custom-made OrthoVet splints designed for long-term solutions, this will require a cast to be taken of your dog's leg for a custom splint to be made up
A: Measure from the end of the longest toenail to the carpal pad.
C: To measure paw width, rest dog’s paw on a piece of paper, and mark either side of the widest part. Measure between these two points.
A: Measure from the end of the longest toenail to just below the hock joint.
C: To measure paw width, rest dog’s paw on a piece of paper, and mark either side of the widest part. Measure between these two points.
| Weight | A: | C: | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5-11.3kg |
10.8cm |
4cm | XSmall |
| 11.3-18.1kg | 13.3cm | 4.5cm | Small |
| 18.1-29.5kg |
15.2cm |
5cm | Medium |
| 29.5-38.5kg |
17.8cm |
5.5cm | Large |
| 38.5-55kg | 18.4cm | 6.5cm | XLarge |
