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Orthotic Solutions for Tripod Dogs and Cats
Help Protect the Limbs That Keep Your Tripod Moving
Three-legged dogs and cats can live active lives, but their remaining limbs often take on more work. WIMBA custom orthoses provide targeted support for overloaded, unstable or injured joints – helping protect long-term mobility as part of a veterinary care plan.
Tripods Can Live Active Lives.
WIMBA Helps Protect the Limbs That Keep Them Moving
Living on three legs changes how the body distributes weight and manages movement. Over time, an existing weakness, injury or unstable joint may become more noticeable.
WIMBA does not replace the missing limb. We create custom orthoses to support the remaining limbs when a carpal, tarsal or stifle joint requires additional stability and protection.
Each solution is selected around the individual needs of the patient and introduced under veterinary guidance.
Could Your Tripod Benefit from a WIMBA Orthosis?
Not every three-legged dog or cat needs an orthosis. However, changes in movement, joint position or activity may indicate that one of the remaining limbs requires closer assessment and additional support.
Signs worth discussing with your veterinary professional:
- New or increasing lameness
- A wrist or ankle dropping closer to the ground
- Joint instability or hyperextension
- Slipping or reduced confidence while walking
- Shorter walks or more frequent breaks
- Difficulty standing up, climbing stairs or jumping
- Diagnosed osteoarthritis or ligament injury
WIMBA Orthotic Solutions for Tripod Mobility
Front Limb Support
For tripod dogs and cats showing carpal hyperextension, joint instability, injury or osteoarthritis in a remaining front limb.
Hind Limb Support
For tripod patients with tarsal hyperextension, ligament injury, instability or increasing strain in a remaining hind limb.
Knee Joint Support
For selected tripod dogs with cruciate ligament injury, joint instability or other conditions affecting the remaining stifle joint.
Why WIMBA for Tripod Dogs and Cats?
Custom-made support
Each orthosis is prepared around the patient’s anatomy and the joint requiring support.
No casting required
The necessary data can be collected through measurements, photos or WimbaSCAN.
Lightweight 3D-printed design
Designed to provide support without unnecessarily burdening an already hard-working limb.
Veterinary-guided process
Every solution is selected as part of a veterinary or rehabilitation plan.
Two Ways to Get WIMBA Support for Your Tripod
Choose the path that works best for you. Your pet’s case will be assessed by a veterinary professional before an orthotic solution is selected.
Option 1
Find a WIMBA Provider Near You
Visit a veterinary or rehabilitation clinic already working with WIMBA. The provider can assess your tripod’s mobility, submit the case and guide you through the orthotic process.
Option 2
No Provider Nearby? Contact WIMBA
If there is no WIMBA Provider in your area, tell us about your pet through the form. We can help you connect your current veterinarian with the WIMBA Clinical Team and discuss the appropriate next steps.
Option 1
Find a WIMBA Provider Near You
Start with our Provider Map to find a veterinary or rehabilitation clinic already working with WIMBA. The clinic can assess your tripod, submit the case and guide you through the orthotic process.
Please note:
Provider locations may be approximate. Please contact the clinic directly to confirm availability and whether they currently offer WIMBA services.
Option 2
Tell Us About Your Tripod
Noticing Changes in Your Tripod’s Movement?
Share a few details about your dog or cat, including any limping, joint instability, reduced activity or difficulty moving. Our team will get back to you with guidance on what to do next.
WIMBA Tripods Stories
Explore our full range of case studies to see how WIMBA dog orthotics are helping pets regain mobility and comfort.
KALINA
Kalina, an 11-year-old Akita/Border Collie mix, battled osteoarthritis, CCL rupture, and bilateral carpal hyperextension. Custom WIMBA orthotics for her front legs transformed her life, enabling her to resume activities and improving her emotional well-being.
AMIDALA
Amidala, an 8-year-old Alaskan Malamute weighing 45 kg, grapples with bilateral carpal hyperextension, causing discomfort during extended activity. Utilizing WIMBA orthotics led to decreased NSAID usage and increased walk durations, despite the hyperextension angles remaining unchanged.
THANOS
“Thank you for helping my little Hero”, said the owner of Thanos, a Chow Chow who, at just 12 months old, was diagnosed with several severe conditions, including bilateral elbow dysplasia, OCD lesions, medial coronoid disease, and more. His owners’ main goal was to stabilize Thanos’ spine and hips without fusing his hocks. “WIMBA made that possible and gave him the gift of mobility.”
The Creation Process of WIMBA Orthotics
WIMBA brings innovation to canine and feline brace creation with 3D printing, eliminating the need for casting impressions and elevating therapeutic possibilities with the advanced range of motion adjustment WIMBA Token system—resulting in precise, custom-fit 3D printed dog orthotics.
See how WIMBA devices are being created!
Step 1
Measurement Acquisition
For WIMBA Go: Your WIMBA Provider simply takes two clear photos and a few measurements, and our team takes care of the rest.
For WIMBA Pro: Your WIMBA Provider uses a smartphone, calibration mat, and WIMBA Autodolly (a smartphone holder) to capture a precise 3D scan of your pet’s affected limb.
Step 2
Design
Using either a 15-second video scan or photos—depending on whether you choose WIMBA Pro or WIMBA Go—our experts create a precise 3D model tailored to your pet’s unique anatomy. This process ensures a custom-made device with an optimal fit and functionality.
Step 3
Fabrication
Each orthosis is 3D printed at WIMBA’s in-house 3D printing facility using advanced materials for maximum quality, comfort, and precision.
Step 4
Fitting
Once ready, the orthotic is professionally fitted to your pet by your WIMBA Provider, guaranteeing optimal performance and comfort.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, only a veterinarian can order WIMBA products. After submitting the form your pet’s details at first, we will try to connect you with a nearby WIMBA Provider— a certified veterinary professional who is already familiar with our products. If there is no WIMBA Provider near you, you can provide your vet’s details, and we will reach out to them to introduce our products and guide them in ordering the WIMBA orthosis for your pet.
If there is no WIMBA Provider near you, don’t worry! You can still provide your vet’s details, and we will reach out to guide them through the process of ordering the device for your pet.
If a WIMBA device isn’t suitable for your pet, either our team or your vet will notify you.
Fill out the form on this page, providing as many details as possible about your pet and your vet. We will first try to connect you with a certified WIMBA Provider who is familiarised with WIMBA solutions and is closest to your location. If there are no WIMBA Providers nearby, and you’ve shared your vet’s details, we will contact them to introduce our products and guide them so your vet can order the WIMBA orthosis or prosthesis for your pet.
Yes, the vet’s diagnosis is crucial in determining whether a WIMBA orthosis is suitable for your pet. The final decision lies with the vet.
WIMBA offers a range of custom orthotic devices, including: Carpal Orthosis, Tarsal Orthosis, Stifle Orthosis, Cervical Collar. Each device is designed to support pets with specific mobility issues, providing comfort and improving their quality of life.
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