We love when we are given a challenge to solve an unusual problem and always get excited when we are approached to work with a less common species! In this case it was a Pekin Duck named “Dutchess.” We were approached by her owner to discuss the...
Meet Morgan! Morgan is a shepherd mix pup who received her below tarsus prosthetic device through Dr. Kern at our fantastic Michigan Partner Clinic, Pawsitive Steps Rehabilitation. Morgan’s initial consult was at only 10 weeks of age, not long after she was adopted by...
When 10 months old, Bianca was rescued in Italy after she had become stuck in an illegal trap. It was estimated she had been in the trap for 3 days causing such severe damage to her hindlimbs that sub-total amputations proximal to the tarsi were necessary. The rescue...
Gibson is a 5-year-old MC Border Collie that lives in Mexico. His veterinarian is Dr. Gabriel Ramirez who has a long working relationship with OrthoPets. Dr. Ramirez frequently sees cases that have had complications elsewhere and is known to “think...
Meet Colville (aka CJ), a 2 year old rescued Pittie mix currently cared for by foster mom Jennifer of Black Dog Second Chance Rescue in New York. Colville was born with agenesis of his distal right forelimb, meaning that his toes and paw never fully formed. Colville...
FORT COLLINS, CO — The James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital at CSU gave a 3-year-old miniature horse a new lease on life by using a 3-D printer and prosthetics to replace a missing hoof. Shine was injured after a vicious dog attack left his left hind leg...
