Vet approved

Single elbow

Balto® Soft – Elbow Brace

Name: Balto® Soft – Elbow Brace
Brand: Balto
SKU: BTSOFTSSINISTRO
Price: 79.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Padded compression for one sore elbow — dysplasia, arthritis or a hygroma — anchored across the chest so it stays put.

Elbow dysplasia support Helps hygromas settle Anchors across the chest

£79.00

Estimated delivery: 2 – 4 business days

Vet-approved bracing Non-neoprene, breathable 14-day fit guarantee

Size guide

Getting the fit right

Measured elbow to elbow, over the back — because the brace anchors across to the opposite front leg.

Not sure which size? 2 quick questions and we'll tell you which size — and why.

How to measure

Elbow to elbow over the backWith your dog standing, measure from one elbow, over the back, down to the other elbow.
Body weightWeigh your dog — it separates the overlapping length bands.

Size chart

Size	Elbow to elbow	Weight
Small	34.3 – 44.5 cm	4.1 – 9.1 cm
Medium	40.6 – 69.9 cm	11.3 – 18.1 cm
Large	54.6 – 90.2 cm	20.4 – 45.4 cm
X-Large	80.0 – 114.3 cm	45.4 – 80.0 cm

Balto's length bands overlap, so weight is what separates them. Give both and the finder will resolve it.
Measurements from Balto®. Between sizes or unsure? Get in touch.

Why it works

What makes this different

01

Padding where the hygroma forms

Compressive padding sits directly over the elbow point, so the swelling isn't knocked against the floor every time your dog lies down.

02

Anchored across the chest

The strap runs over the back to the opposite front leg. That's why it stays put on a joint that would otherwise shrug any sleeve straight off.

03

Compression that eases stiffness

More blood flow through the joint means less stiffness, pain and inflammation — which is what makes it useful for arthritis as well as injury.

04

Keeps dressings on a difficult joint

The elbow is one of the hardest places to keep a bandage. Worn over the top, this stops it being licked, bitten or rubbed off.

The details

Everything you need to know

From what's inside to how it arrives — open any section below for the full picture on Balto® Soft – Elbow Brace.

Padded compression for one sore elbow — dysplasia, arthritis or a hygroma — anchored across the chest so it stays put.

With your dog standing, position the padded section over the elbow point.
Bring the anchor strap over the back and across to the opposite front leg.
Fasten the upper strap first, then the lower.
Snug, not tight. You should get two fingers under any strap.
If you're treating a hygroma, pair the brace with softer bedding — the brace protects the elbow, but a hard floor is what caused it.
Watch the first few minutes of walking. The brace should sit still rather than rotating around the leg.

A brace supports a joint. It doesn't fix what's causing the problem, so keep your vet in the loop — particularly if your dog is in pain, the elbow is hot or swollen, or things are getting worse rather than better.

Build up wearing time gradually. Start with short sessions and check the skin underneath every time you take it off.
A hygroma that is hot, painful or leaking needs veterinary attention rather than padding — it may be infected.
Stop and reassess if you find rubbing, hair loss or broken skin.
Take the brace off overnight unless your vet has told you otherwise.
For dogs under two years old, use in balanced intervals so growth isn't affected.

Hand wash in cool water with mild soap and air dry away from direct heat. Don't tumble dry, and don't put it on a radiator — heat distorts the shaping and the velcro.

Free UK delivery on orders over £39. Delivery times vary by product, and we'll email you tracking as soon as your order is on its way.

Not right for your pet? Return it within 14 days for a full refund - just get in touch and we'll sort it, no fuss.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

It gives it the chance to settle. A hygroma forms because the elbow keeps hitting a hard floor, so padding the joint removes the repeated trauma that's causing it. That usually works better than draining, which tends to refill if nothing else changes. Soft bedding matters just as much as the brace. If the swelling is hot, painful or leaking, see your vet — it may be infected.

Get the Balto Soft Plus instead — it's the double-elbow version and designed to work as one piece, rather than two single braces both trying to anchor across the same chest. Elbow dysplasia is very often bilateral, so it's worth checking both sides properly.

Because the brace anchors to the opposite front leg. The strap has to span from one elbow, over the back, to the other side — so that distance is what determines the size, not the circumference of the affected leg.

Balto's length bands genuinely overlap between sizes, so weight is the tie-breaker — give the size finder both and it'll sort it out. If you're still between two, size up: the padding straps take in slack, but they can't add length.