{"product_id":"balto-link-rear-legs-control","title":"Balto Link - Rear Legs Control","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Balto® Link is a hobble — an adjustable strap connecting the back legs to stop them splaying outwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt sounds simple because it is, but for the right dog it's the difference between legs that slide out sideways with every attempt to stand and legs that stay underneath the body where they belong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it helps with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwimmer puppy syndrome\u003c\/strong\u003e — where a puppy's back legs splay flat and they can't get upright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeurological conditions affecting coordination and nerve function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecovery after hip, pelvic or femoral surgery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuscle weakness in the hind limbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControlling movement through orthopaedic recovery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructured rehabilitation and physiotherapy plans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout swimmer puppy syndrome\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwimmer puppies lie flat with their legs splayed out to the sides, unable to get their feet under them. Caught early it's usually very treatable — the combination of a hobble to hold the legs in the correct position, non-slip flooring, and controlled encouragement to stand and move tends to resolve it. 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. Use in balanced intervals rather than continuously, and keep checking the fit as they grow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balto","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":58578227134796,"sku":"BALTOLINKS","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":58578227167564,"sku":"BALTOLINKM","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":58578227200332,"sku":"BALTOLINKL","price":104.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":58578227233100,"sku":"BALTOLINKXL","price":104.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2XL","offer_id":58578227265868,"sku":"BALTOLINKXXL","price":104.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/4042\/1964\/files\/78_11db2ddb-7b0a-4740-a8e6-44ffea0d3d4a.png?v=1788002270","url":"https:\/\/www.poorly-pet.com\/products\/balto-link-rear-legs-control","provider":"Poorly Pet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}