The Balto® Splint is specially designed help to support the radiocarpal, carpometacarpal and tarsometatarsal joints on the front and rear paws. Sizes ideal for cats also available. It is ideal for:
- Hyperflexion or hyperextension of the carpal and tarsal (in cases of severe front leg hyperextension or hyperflexion, use Balto® Bone)
- Minor ligament distortions
- Sprains
- Minor fractures of the bone
Features:
- Tough, slightly moldable aluminum splint
- High quality breathable fabric
- Comfortable to wear
- Hand washable (always remove the rigid splint before washing)
- Available in 5 sizes. The sizes are purely indicative and may not be applicable to some breeds. If used on the rear leg order one size down.
Size Chart
SIZE | SKU | WEIGHT | A | B |
XX-Small | BTSPLINTXXS | Up to 5 lbs | 2" | 3.5" |
X-Small | BTSPLINTXS | Up to 15 lbs | 2.75" | 5" |
Small | BTSPLINTS | Up to 30 lbs | 3.75" | 6.25" |
Medium | BTSPLINTM | Up to 60 lbs | 4.25" | 8.5" |
Large | BTSPLINTL | 65+ lbs | 5.5" | 11.75" |
Measurement A: Circumference of carpus/metatarsus
Measurement B: Height of the brace
Instructions for Use
Step 1
Prepare the brace by opening the straps and position the brace on the metacarpal pad of the leg. The phalanges must be free to move (Fig. 1).
Step 2
Hold the brace firmly against your dog or cat's leg (Fig. 2).
Step 3
Tightly close with the Velcro straps (starting with the top straps). The brace should not be loose or twist on the leg (Fig. 3).
Step 4
Tightly close the bottom strap using the Velcro strap (Fig. 4).
NOTE: It is not necessary for the brace to overlap.
Shipping
Shipping
Please allow Balto® USA up to 2 business days for order processing. Once your order has been processed, you should receive it within 3-5 business days. There will be a shipping fee of $10.00 per order.
SHIPPING CHARGES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
Returns & Exchanges
Returns & Exchanges
Once the product reaches the purchaser, Balto USA reserves the right to refuse a full refund. Balto USA will accept returns or requests for refunds for any product within 30 days of receipt of product. Refunds will only be honored if during the initial fitting the product is determined to be a poor fit, function, and/or the product is affecting the health or healing of the patient. Visual inspection may be required.
The brace must be in resale condition to receive a refund. This means that the brace cannot have hair, wear, dirt, and/or no modifications can have been made to the brace. If the packaging is damaged there will be a 10% restocking fee deducted from that product's refund. After we receive the brace back, we will evaluate its condition and then issue a refund. Balto USA does not offer refunds for refusal from your pet to wear the product. If the purchaser simply does not want to use the device for reasons other than described above, Balto USA will not issue a refund.
For supplemental nutritional items that include but not limited to Myos®, Kodiak Naturals, and Pincher® Chews: Returns and exchanges are only available for unopened, sealed products in original packaging.
Balto USA will NOT cover the cost of return shipping. If you are needing to exchange your brace, a return mailing label will be provided for you once your request has been approved. To exchange a product, you will need to place your new order online. Once we receive the return or exchange back, we will evaluate its condition and then issue you a refund. Returns and exchanges must be in resale condition to receive a refund.
If for any reason delivery is confirmed by the carrier and the product cannot be found, a police report must be filed before a replacement is sent. If the product is lost by the carrier, Balto USA will file a claim and a replacement will be sent.
SHIPPING CHARGES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
Promotion Return Policy: The purchase of any Balto USA product(s) using a promotional code(s) must additionally abide by the Balto USA Promotional Return Policy requirements. If a return is requested, the customer can: a) return promotional item(s) in their original, undamaged packaging with the return of their Balto USA product(s) purchase or b) return only the purchased Balto USA product(s) and have market price of the promotional item(s)* deducted from the refund of payment. In the event that the returned promotional item(s) are found used or damaged upon receiving, the market price of the promotional item(s)* will be deducted from the return of payment.
*KONG® Assorted Box - The assorted box includes 12 KONG® toys (small to large breeds) - $164.00 value.