Best Help 'em Up harness for a large dog with a rear leg injury?

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Hai Dr.Davis! Heartfelt thanks to you for the help and support that you are giving us. As you said, we made toby stand by using a towel. He could not place his legs properly on the floor. But we helped and made him sit and stand for about 5 minutes and walk slowly in this manner. Our vet talled us that his right leg has been affected. Picture depicts his right and left side. Dr,which model of help em harness can be used?Your words means alot for us and our little brother toby-the chocopie boy:). Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 10 years and 11 months old

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

If he’s over 65 lbs normally then I would purchase a large Help em Up harness. It’s fully adjustable and you should be able to fit him from the directions they send. When you have him standing, place the legs and paws in the normal position and try to have him hold up some of his weight. With the help em Up harness the rear part will have a strap underneath and that needs to be adjusted so it’s behind his penis. That way you can support him when peeing and pooping so he will stay cleaner and relearn how to go himself outside. You are doing a good job if you are able to encourage him to walk a little. Sitting to standing will build up his rear legs so he can get strong enough to push himself up again. He is older but with pain medication and your physical therapy exercises hopefully he’ll be able to rise on his own and walk again. He’s been laying around for a while now so it make take several weeks for him to improve. Thanks again for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you get answers to your veterinary questions.

Best Help 'em Up harness for a large dog with a rear leg injury?

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