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Neoprene harbours bacteria, gives less support and breaks down fast — this breathes better and holds its shape. The brace is shaped to avoid pinching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHock or Flexor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth support the same joint. The \u003cstrong\u003eHock\u003c\/strong\u003e stabilises and compresses, with removable splints. The \u003cstrong\u003eFlexor\u003c\/strong\u003e adds an adjustable hinge so you can set and limit the range of motion, which is what a structured post-surgical rehab plan usually calls for. If your vet has given you degrees to work to, you want the Flexor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA note on age\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for dogs of all ages unless your vet advises otherwise. For dogs under two, use the brace in balanced intervals rather than continuously, so it doesn't interfere with growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA brace supports the joint — it doesn't repair the tendon. 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In plain terms, the wrist at the front and the equivalent joint at the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the brace for a dog whose paw is starting to drop, splay or roll over. Carpal laxity in a growing puppy, a wrist that hyperextends on landing, or an older dog whose front paws have gone flat — all the same brace, front legs or back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it helps with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarpal and tarsal laxity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarpus (wrist) instability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTarsus (hock) instability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHyperextension and hyperflexion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor tarsal bone fractures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor ligament distortions, sprains and strains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArthritis and arthrosis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrachial plexus avulsion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePost-surgical support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne important limit:\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cem\u003esevere\u003c\/em\u003e front-leg hyperextension or hyperflexion, Balto direct you to the Balto® Bone instead. 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The same splint fits the carpus at the front and the metatarsus at the back — measure whichever joint needs support and size from that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA note on age\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarpal laxity is common in growing puppies and often resolves with support. Suitable for dogs of all ages unless your vet advises otherwise, but for dogs under two use the brace in balanced intervals rather than continuously, so it doesn't interfere with growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA splint supports the joint — it doesn't correct the underlying cause. 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Use this because your vet has recommended support, not instead of getting a diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA note on age\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for dogs of all ages unless your vet advises otherwise. 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The Life does both, and the handles come off entirely when your dog is resting so it can stay on all day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it helps with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHip dysplasia, at every stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHip inflammation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArthritis and arthrosis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHind end instability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParalysis and partial paralysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePost-surgical mobility support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it's built\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo removable hip padding discs\u003c\/strong\u003e that sit either side of the hips for added compression and stiffness. Balto strongly recommend using them — the brace works without, but this is where most of the benefit comes from.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight-adjustable handles\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the lift comes up to your hand instead of you bending to the floor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles that come off completely\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is what makes all-day wear practical. Your dog can lie down and rest without straps in the way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable straps\u003c\/strong\u003e throughout for a proper fit around the hind end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllows normal toileting\u003c\/strong\u003e without removing the brace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVentilated non-neoprene fabric — breathable, holds its shape, doesn't harbour bacteria. Which matters on something worn most of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBetter than a towel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the Up, this replaces the towel-under-the-belly method. A towel concentrates the whole lifting force on a narrow strip of abdomen with nothing structural underneath, and is known to cause injury. It also puts you in a terrible position for your own back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLife or Up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLife\u003c\/strong\u003e supports the hip joints themselves and adds compression where the dysplasia is — it's working even when you aren't holding on. The \u003cstrong\u003eUp\u003c\/strong\u003e is primarily a rear lift harness for assisted walking, stairs and the car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the problem is the hips specifically, get the Life. If the problem is general hind-end weakness and you mainly need help lifting, the Up is less expensive and does that job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA note on age\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHip dysplasia often shows up in young, growing dogs. Suitable for all ages unless your vet advises otherwise, but for dogs under two use in balanced intervals rather than continuously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA brace manages the pain and supports the joint. It doesn't change the shape of a dysplastic hip. 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The hobble is doing the alignment work while the puppy learns and the muscles develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeak to your vet before starting, and expect to adjust the strap as your puppy grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it's built\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn adjustable connecting strap\u003c\/strong\u003e that sets exactly how far the back legs can move apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft, breathable fabric infused with silver fibres\u003c\/strong\u003e for antibacterial protection — which matters on something worn against the skin for long periods, particularly by a puppy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully adjustable\u003c\/strong\u003e for a secure but non-restrictive fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand washable.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGetting the tension right\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the part worth taking time over. Too loose and the legs still splay; too tight and your dog can't walk with a normal gait, which creates its own problems. The aim is to limit the outward movement, not to strap the legs together. Ask your vet or physiotherapist to check your setting on the first fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA note on age\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for dogs of all ages, though Balto specifically advise consulting your vet for dogs under two — and since swimmer puppy syndrome is by definition a puppy condition, that applies to most of the dogs using this. 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