{"product_id":"balto-pull","title":"Balto® Pull – Brace for Hyperflexion Phalanges","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Balto® Pull is for knuckling — when a dog can't feel where its paw is and ends up walking on the top of it rather than the pad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works by gently pulling the toes back up into position, so the paw lands the right way round. That's the whole job, and it matters more than it sounds: a dog dragging the top of its paw wears through skin quickly, and over time the flexor tendons shorten, turning a neurological problem into an orthopaedic one as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it helps with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnuckling and dorsiflexion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProprioceptive deficits — when a dog can't sense where the limb is\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDegenerative myelopathy (DM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntervertebral disc disease (IVDD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFibrocartilaginous embolism (FCE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCervical vertebral instability (CVI)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSciatic nerve damage following a pelvic or femoral fracture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarpal flexural deformity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaw soreness from dragging\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 toe bands are included\u003c\/strong\u003e — a soft one for long-term and indoor wear, and a firmer one for outdoors and rough ground. Most owners end up using both, depending on the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable upper straps\u003c\/strong\u003e that fine-tune the tension of the pull.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreathable non-neoprene fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOften used with the Hock brace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pull is frequently paired with the Balto® Hock to give continuous support from hock to paw. The Hock steadies the joint, the Pull lifts the toe — together they address a dropped, dragging back foot more completely than either does alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAn honest word about progressive conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor degenerative myelopathy in particular, a brace doesn't slow the disease. What it does is protect the paw, keep your dog walking comfortably for longer, and prevent the secondary damage that comes from dragging. That's a real and worthwhile thing, but it's support rather than treatment — and worth being clear-eyed about before you buy.\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\u003eIf your dog has suddenly started knuckling, see your vet promptly rather than ordering a brace first. Sudden onset can indicate a spinal problem that needs urgent attention.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balto","offers":[{"title":"XX-Small","offer_id":58578028527948,"sku":"BTPULLXXS","price":108.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"X-Small","offer_id":58578028560716,"sku":"BTPULLXS","price":108.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small","offer_id":58578028593484,"sku":"BTPULLS","price":108.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":58578028626252,"sku":"BTPULLM","price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":58578028659020,"sku":"BTPULLL","price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/4042\/1964\/files\/38_4c93b57e-a7fb-4e42-be87-8492d32b3b3d.png?v=1788001631","url":"https:\/\/www.poorly-pet.com\/products\/balto-pull","provider":"Poorly Pet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}