{"product_id":"balto-splint","title":"Balto® Splint – Carpal\/Metatarsal Laxity Splint","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Balto® Splint supports the low joints of the leg — the radiocarpal, carpometacarpal and tarsometatarsal joints. 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. The Splint is for mild to moderate cases. If the paw is fully collapsing, you want the heavier brace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it's built\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA single angled aircraft-aluminium splint\u003c\/strong\u003e, slightly malleable, so you can bend it to match the line of your dog's leg rather than forcing the leg to match the brace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable upper and lower padding straps\u003c\/strong\u003e that lengthen or shorten independently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreathable non-neoprene fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e that compresses as well as supports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeoprene harbours bacteria, gives less support and wears out quickly. Balto's alternative breathes better and holds its shape. The brace is shaped to avoid pinching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFront leg or back?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth. 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. Worth having your vet confirm what's behind the laxity before you settle into long-term bracing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balto","offers":[{"title":"XX-Small","offer_id":58578012406092,"sku":"BTSPLINTXXS","price":79.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"X-Small","offer_id":58578012438860,"sku":"BTSPLINTXS","price":79.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small","offer_id":58578012471628,"sku":"BTSPLINTS","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":58578012504396,"sku":"BTSPLINTM","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":58578012537164,"sku":"BTSPLINTL","price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/4042\/1964\/files\/24_e9d86e26-c494-4b66-957f-5ebc4c42a6fd.png?v=1788001224","url":"https:\/\/www.poorly-pet.com\/products\/balto-splint","provider":"Poorly Pet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}