{"product_id":"balto-soft","title":"Balto® Soft – Elbow Brace","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Balto® Soft is a compression brace for a single elbow. It eases the joint pain, lameness and discomfort that come from repetitive strain on the front limb — and it's one of the few practical answers to a hygroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ventilated non-neoprene sleeve with adjustable compressive padding, it anchors across to the opposite front leg so it stays where you put it rather than working its way down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it helps with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElbow dysplasia in one elbow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHygromas — the fluid-filled swellings that form over the elbow point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInflammation of the elbow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElbow luxation and instability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArthritis and arthrosis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprains and strains of the collateral and annular ligaments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft tissue injuries to the elbow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChronic elbow pain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's also a good cover for dressings and topical medication — the elbow is one of the hardest places to keep a bandage on, and this stops it being licked, bitten or rubbed off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout hygromas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHygromas form when a dog repeatedly lies on hard floors and the elbow point takes the impact. The body responds by making a fluid-filled cushion. Padding the elbow lets the existing swelling settle and stops it being knocked again — which is usually more effective than draining it, since draining without changing the cause tends to lead straight back to the same problem. Soft bedding matters just as much as the brace here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it's built\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompressive adjustable padding\u003c\/strong\u003e that stabilises the joint and increases blood flow, which reduces stiffness, pain and inflammation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable upper and lower straps\u003c\/strong\u003e that lengthen or shorten independently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnchors to the opposite front leg\u003c\/strong\u003e for stability — which is why the sizing is measured elbow to elbow over the back rather than around the leg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from non-neoprene fabric. Neoprene harbours bacteria, gives less support and wears out quickly — this breathes better and holds its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOne elbow or two?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis brace supports a \u003cstrong\u003esingle\u003c\/strong\u003e elbow. If both are affected — and with elbow dysplasia they very often are — the Balto® Soft Plus is the double version.\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","brand":"Balto","offers":[{"title":"Left \/ Small","offer_id":58578036228428,"sku":"BTSOFTSSINISTRO","price":79.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Left \/ Medium","offer_id":58578036261196,"sku":"BTSOFTMSINISTRO","price":79.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Left \/ Large","offer_id":58578036293964,"sku":"BTSOFTLSINISTRO","price":79.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Left \/ X-Large","offer_id":58578036326732,"sku":"BTSOFTXLSINISTRO","price":79.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Right \/ Small","offer_id":58578036359500,"sku":"BTSOFTSDESTRO","price":79.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Right \/ Medium","offer_id":58578036392268,"sku":"BTSOFTMDESTRO","price":79.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Right \/ Large","offer_id":58578036425036,"sku":"BTSOFTLDESTRO","price":79.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Right \/ X-Large","offer_id":58578036457804,"sku":"BTSOFTXLSDESTRO","price":79.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/4042\/1964\/files\/43_a3f81fa5-d28c-432a-be91-9b8360ea2a2a.png?v=1788001775","url":"https:\/\/www.poorly-pet.com\/products\/balto-soft","provider":"Poorly Pet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}