Balto
Balto® Life – Hip Dysplasia Brace
Balto® Life – Hip Dysplasia Brace
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- Effective for all degrees of hip dysplasia including grade E
- Bilateral compression reduces pain without surgery
- Includes removable lifting handles for stairs and cars
- Hand-washable breathable fabric
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Gentle relief for stiff hips, and a helping hand to keep the adventures going.
The Balto Life (BT Life) is a hip support brace for dogs living with hip dysplasia, including the most severe degree (E), as well as hip arthrosis. Two firm discs, lined with a soft, high-density layer, apply gentle compression to both hips. That compression increases warmth in the area and helps ease the ache, and worn regularly it can make a real, day-to-day difference to your dog's comfort. It's a valuable option where surgery isn't possible or isn't the right path.
It also comes with two length-adjustable handles that clip onto the brace when you need them: a gentle, dignified way to help your dog up the stairs, in and out of the car, or over to their favourite spot by the water. When you don't need them, they unclip and tuck away.
Key Features
- 🐾Bilateral hip compression - two cushioned discs support both hips and help ease pain
- 🐾Suitable for all degrees of dysplasia - including the most severe (degree E), and hip arthrosis
- 🐾Two removable lift handles - help your dog with stairs, cars and kerbs, then unclip when not needed
- 🐾A kinder alternative to surgery - supportive option when an operation isn't possible
- 🐾Breathable, easy-fit fabric - retentive and compressive, with adjustable straps
- 🐾Five sizes - hand washable for easy care
Getting the size right
Most returns happen because of sizing, so please take a moment here - it's just one measurement.
1. Measure the upper thigh circumference, at the level of the groin. With a soft tape, measure around the top of the hind leg where it meets the body (see the diagram below).
2. Match it to the table below. Find your measurement in the circumference column and read across to the size.
3. Between two sizes? Message us with the measurement and your dog's weight and we'll confirm the right size before you order.
If your dog's measurement falls between two sizes, message us and we'll help you choose.
Fitting video
Helping your dog settle in
Give your dog up to two weeks to fully accept the brace. Start with around 30 minutes a day and build up by roughly 30 minutes each day, up to a maximum of about 12 hours, and take it off at night. Check the skin and fur in contact with the brace, keep both clean, and inspect the brace regularly for wear. Your vet can advise on how long to use it for your dog's condition.
If you have any questions before or after purchase, or you'd like help choosing a size, message us on WhatsApp - we are always happy to help.
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Will I get confirmation of my order?
As soon as we receive your order, we'll send out confirmation to your email address. This means we've received your order in our system, and we've pre-authorised your payment method, ready for your purchase.
I placed my order but did not receive a confirmation email. Why?
If you recently placed your order and didn't immediately receive a confirmation email from us, then there might be a few issues we can look into: 1. Our emails might be going to your junk or spam folder. 2. There might have been a misspelling when you entered your email address during checkout. 3. Your email server has very strong spam filters and is identifying our emails as spam so the emails aren't going through. If any of these are happening, we encourage our customers to provide an alternate email to support@petsownus.co.uk
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Do you deliver outside of the United Kingdom?
We deliver anywhere in the UK (United Kingdom). There may be additional charges for the 'offshore domestic regions' and 'Scottish Highlands': Channel Islands, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, Scilly Isles, Scottish Highlands, Scottish Islands and Northern Ireland, these charges will be clearly displayed at checkout. If your address is outside of the UK, please contact us for a delivery quote by email support@petsownus.co.uk.
