{"product_id":"dog-knee-brace-acl-cruciate-ligament-support","title":"Dog Knee Brace – ACL \u0026 Cruciate Ligament Support for Hind Leg","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eThe cruciate ligament is the most common thing to go wrong in a dog's back leg. It usually happens in an unremarkable moment - a turn on wet grass, a jump off the sofa - and then the leg comes up and stays up. What follows is weeks of restricted movement, an anxious vet visit, and a dog who does not understand why they aren't allowed to run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003edog knee brace\u003c\/strong\u003e supports the stifle joint through that period. It wraps the hind leg above and below the knee, with internal stays running the length of the joint, limiting the sideways instability that makes an injured knee painful - while still letting your dog walk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat A Knee Brace Actually Does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt resists the wrong movement.\u003c\/strong\u003e An unstable knee doesn't just bend, it slides and rotates. The rigid stays running down each side of the brace push back against that shear, which is where most of the pain comes from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt compresses.\u003c\/strong\u003e Firm, even pressure around the joint helps manage swelling in the days after an injury or a procedure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt changes how your dog moves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dogs wearing a brace place the foot more deliberately and are noticeably less likely to attempt the jump onto the bed. A large part of the benefit is simply that the dog is aware of the leg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen Owners Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCruciate ligament injuries\u003c\/strong\u003e - partial tears, and conservative management of dogs who aren't surgical candidates\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePost-operative support\u003c\/strong\u003e after TPLO, TTA or lateral suture repair, once your vet has cleared a soft brace\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLuxating patella\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the kneecap slips out of its groove\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArthritis in the stifle\u003c\/strong\u003e in older dogs, making short walks tolerable again\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe waiting period\u003c\/strong\u003e between diagnosis and a surgery date, when the dog still has to get outside to toilet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhysiotherapy and rehab\u003c\/strong\u003e, for controlled, supported movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt For Daily Wear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal support stays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Firm vertical strips flank the joint to resist sideways collapse without locking the leg straight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo independent straps.\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper and lower wraps adjust separately, so you can set thigh and shin tension to fit your dog's actual shape rather than an average one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong anchoring strap.\u003c\/strong\u003e The extended top strap secures the brace over the hip so it doesn't slide down the leg - the single most common failure of cheaper knee wraps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable polyester.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeps its shape through repeated washing instead of stretching out after a fortnight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour sizes, XS to L.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fitted from real leg measurements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEither hind leg.\u003c\/strong\u003e Reverse the orientation for left or right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSize Chart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements below are of the brace itself, laid flat. The upper and lower panel widths are the maximum circumference each wrap will close around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrace height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUpper wrap (thigh)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLower wrap (below knee)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApproximate breed guide\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 in \/ 15.2 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 in \/ 22.9 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 in \/ 17.8 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToy breeds - Chihuahua, Yorkshire Terrier, Pomeranian\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.2 in \/ 18.3 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 in \/ 27.9 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5 in \/ 21.6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall breeds - Dachshund, Shih Tzu, Jack Russell, Miniature Poodle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5 in \/ 21.6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 in \/ 33 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 in \/ 25.4 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium breeds - Beagle, Cocker Spaniel, French Bulldog, Border Collie\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 in \/ 25.4 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 in \/ 38.1 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 in \/ 30.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge breeds - Labrador, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Measure Your Dog\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe breed guide above is a starting point, not an answer - two Labradors can be a size apart. Measure with your dog standing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThigh circumference\u003c\/strong\u003e, around the widest part of the upper leg above the knee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower leg circumference\u003c\/strong\u003e, just below the knee joint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJoint height\u003c\/strong\u003e, from mid-thigh down to mid-shin, covering the knee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the size whose wrap widths are slightly larger than your dog's measurements - the straps need overlap to fasten securely. If your dog falls between two sizes, take the larger one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFitting It Correctly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe opening of the brace must face the inside of your dog's leg.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is not a detail - fitted the wrong way round, the stays sit in the wrong plane and the brace provides almost no lateral support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSlide the brace up the hind leg so the joint sits centred in the opening. Fasten the lower strap first, then the upper, then run the long anchoring strap up and around the hip and secure it. Both wraps should be firm enough that the brace doesn't rotate when you gently twist it, loose enough that two fingers slide underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the leg every couple of hours on the first day. A paw that feels cold, looks swollen, or any redness at the strap edges means loosen it. Build wearing time up gradually rather than going straight to a full day, and take it off overnight unless your vet says otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDog knee (stifle) brace with internal support stays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolyester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXS, S, M, L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeft or right hind leg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFastening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable upper and lower straps, plus hip anchoring strap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrientation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpening faces the inside of the leg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × knee brace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash in cool water with mild detergent and air dry flat. Keep it away from radiators and tumble dryers - heat warps the support stays, and a warped stay never fits the same again. If your dog wears it daily, a second brace on rotation means you're never fastening a damp one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan a brace replace cruciate surgery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor a full cruciate rupture in an active dog, generally no - surgery remains the standard treatment, and it's worth hearing your vet out on that before deciding. Where braces genuinely earn their place is in partial tears, in dogs who can't undergo anaesthesia, during the wait for a surgery date, and in supported recovery afterwards. Anyone selling you a brace as a cure for a torn ligament is overselling it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy dog is limping but hasn't been seen by a vet yet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGet them seen first. A limp can be a bruise, a torn ligament, a luxating patella, or bone cancer, and those need completely different responses. Bracing an undiagnosed leg can hide a problem that's quietly getting worse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt keeps sliding down the leg.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAlmost always the hip anchoring strap. If it isn't secured up and over the hip, gravity and a moving thigh will work any knee brace downwards within minutes. If the strap is secured and it still slides, the size is too large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan my dog wear it all day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNot at first, and not overnight without veterinary advice. Continuous wear without breaks is what causes pressure sores at the strap edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy dog keeps chewing at it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUsually a fit problem rather than stubbornness. Take it off and check the skin underneath for rubbing before assuming it's behavioural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this for front legs too?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo - it's shaped for the stifle, which is a hind leg joint. For front-limb support or whole-body mobility help in weaker dogs, see the braces and lift harnesses in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dogs\"\u003eDogs collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Note On Measurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSizes are measured by hand and may vary by 1–2 cm. 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