About
The “Extra” knee brace (leg portion only with anchor brace) is designed for use with your existing Cruciate Care Knee Brace system. This is not a stand alone brace.
If you don’t already have a complete Brace, please see the Cruciate Care Knee Brace system to learn more about its benefits, sizing info and how to use it.
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Sizing
For a Good Fit, Take Careful Measurements
The Ortho Dog Cruciate Care Knee Brace comes with a harness and 3 brace components in sizes Small, Medium, Medium-Wide, Large and Extra Large. Each size is adjustable to fit a range of measurements. To find your dog’s size, you will need to measure your dogs chest, height and thigh.
How Do I Measure?
See our detailed instructions and sizing chart below and watch this video tutorial to help ensure proper measurement.
Step-by-Step Measuring Instructions for the Cruciate Care Knee Brace
Measuring Tips:
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- Be sure to take all measurements while your dog is standing.
- Use a soft measuring tape for a snug- but not tight– measurement; you should be able to fit one finger under the tape.
- Enter your measurements in the purple form at the top of this page to get your dog’s brace and harness size.
- If you have a German Shepherd, read our specialized measurement instructions.
- Please note our harness color is determined by size.
Chest Measurement:
Take the Chest Measurement by wrapping the tape around the widest part of the chest, just behind the front legs. The tape should be snug, with room to fit one finger underneath.
Height:
Take the Height Measurement from the base of the rear paw, straight up to the high point of the hip. Be careful to hold the tape straight up and not round the tape over the back. A rigid yardstick can also work for this measurement.
Thigh:
Take the Thigh Measurement by wrapping the tape around the thigh, halfway between the bend of the knee and the groin. The tape should be snug, with room to fit one finger underneath.
Sizing Charts for the Cruciate Care Knee Brace and Harness
Because every dog’s proportions are unique, some dogs may fall outside of these ranges. If that is the case, please check in with us at info@orthodog.com with measurements and photos and we will be happy to help determine the correct size.