The Balto Blog

Let's talk about it! Covering everything you need to know about keeping your pets happy and healthy with orthopedic supportive devices, pet injuries, aging pets, and more!

dog wearing ligatek brace outdoors, close up detail of brace in view
TPLO and TTA: Options for Canine Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL) Injuries
Does My Dog Need Contralateral Support?
Does My Dog Need Contralateral Support?
happy dog wearing a balto brace and enjoying the outdoors
What Is A Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL)?
dog walking in the city with a balto brace
3 Ways to Help Your Old or Impaired Dog Lose Weight
Braces That Help You Support Your Dog
Braces That Help You Support Your Dog
woman and dog sitting in truck
The Risks of Using a Towel to Support Your Dog’s Weight
How to fit a Dog Orthopedic Brace to my Injured Dog?
How to fit a Dog Orthopedic Brace to my Injured Dog?
dog getting cleaned with a bucket of water being poured on head
How to Clean My Dog’s Brace - Orthopedic Bracing
yellow labrador retriever in a Balto Jump brace for CCL injury. A brace for knee injury in dogs
Considering Your Pet’s Quality of Life With Aging or Disease
Friendly older dog laying down and waiting
My Pet’s Quality of Life Scale - HHHHHMM Scale
person walking yellow labrador retriever in Balto USA dog orthopedic brace to support him. Dog cannot walk on his own and needs dog harness with handles to assist him.
Should I Walk My Older Dog? What Are the Benefits of Walking a Senior Pet?