Orthopedic Conditions in Dogs
Forelimb vs. Hind Limb Issues: What Pet Parents Should Know
Why Orthopedic Health Matters for Your Pet
Just like humans, dogs and cats can suffer from joint pain, mobility issues, and orthopedic conditions that affect their quality of life. Whether it’s a mild strain or a severe degenerative issue, early awareness and support can make a world of difference.
On this page, you’ll find the most common orthopedic conditions in dogs — what to look out for, how they affect your pet, and what support options are available, including modern orthotic solutions.
Explore Orthopedic Conditions in Dogs
Common Pet Orthopedic Conditions
Forelimb
Learn about orthopedic conditions in dogs affecting the forelimb, such as the wrist.
Carpal Hyperextension
Learn about carpal hyperextension in dogs (or cats), its symptoms and causes, diagnosis, and how WIMBA orthoses can support your pet.
Hind limb
Explore common orthopedic issues in the hind limb, including the hock and knee.
Cranial Cruciate Ligament Injury
Learn about Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL) disease or injury in dogs, its symptoms and causes, diagnosis, and how WIMBA stifle orthoses can support your dog.
Hips
Learn about common orthopedic issue in dogs’ hips.
Hip Dysplasia in Dogs
Learn about hip dysplasia – a common skeletal condition, and how WIMBA orthotics can help.
Front and back limb
Explore common orthopedic issues in both front and back limb.
Osteoarthritis in Dogs
Osteoarthritis (OA) and the chronic pain that comes with it affect an estimated 40% of dogs, yet it often goes unnoticed until a dog is clearly struggling. Learn how WIMBA can help.
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How WIMBA Orthotics and Prosthetics Support Pets Worldwide
Discover how WIMBA orthotics have helped pets around the world regain their mobility and live more comfortably. Explore case studies and hear directly from pet parents and veterinary professionals who have experienced the impact of our solutions.
Carpal Joint Hyperextension – Oslo
“I found out about WIMBA, a company that manufactures custom-fit braces in collaboration with vets, for which lightness and mobility are its main assets. Easy to put on, it has really changed Oslo’s life! I’ve rediscovered my dog, through lots of mountain activities and outdoor sports!”
Flo Vani, Pet Parent of Oslo
Tarsal Hyperextension – Thanos
“The one thing we wanted to do was stabilize Thanos’s spine and hips without having to fuse his hocks, WIMBA has made that possible and given him the gift of mobility. Thank you for helping my little Hero.”
Melanie Barker, Pet Parent of Thanos
Intermittent Forelimb Lameness – Bernie
“The entire process was easy, and now that Bernie has the brace, it’s truly changed her life. We haven’t needed to give her any pain medication since she started using it, and she can live her life to the fullest again.”
Pet Parent of Bernie