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Walkin’ Support Sling
$29.95 – $254.70
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Description
The Walkin’ Support Sling replaces the towel to provide pets with gentle, mid-body support. Help get your patients back on their feet during post-surgical recovery and rehab sessions.
Features:
- Comfortable fleece lining, with washable denim exterior
- Featuring height adjustable handles
- Protect pet owner’s back from unnecessary strain
Clinical Advantages:
- Ideal for in-hospital use with patients recovering from surgery
- Send home with patients for at-home use during post-op recovery*
- Introduce into rehab sessions to provide additional support to the patient
- Assist senior patients needing help with mobility or balance
- The Walkin’ Support Sling Pro kit comes with 1 of each size
*Sling can be screen printed with a practice logo. Contact us for further details.
Ideal for the following conditions:
How to Incorporate the Walkin’ Support Sling into Your Practice
- In-hospital use during treatment walks for pets with limb weakness, recovering from orthopedic or spinal surgery, FCE, or injury from trauma.
- During rehab exercises such as treadmill patterning, weaving, or cavaletti poles for pets with weak legs or recovering from surgery. Great for assisted standing use with weight shifting while still offering support.
- Send home with pet parents post-op for support instead of the towel
- Sling offers light support during rehabilitation and when additional support is needed during the recovery process only.
- Ideal for canines debilitated due to old age, severe arthritis, or neurological disease
| Size | (A) Abdomen | (B) Chest | Sling Width |
|---|---|---|---|
| XSmall | 13 – 16″ | 13 – 16″ | 4″ |
| Small | 18 – 22″ | 18 – 22″ | 6″ |
| Medium | 22 – 26″ | 22 – 26″ | 8″ |
| Medium/Large | 24 – 28″ | 24 – 28″ | 10″ |
| Large | 29 – 35″ | 29 – 35″ | 11″ |
| XLarge | 36 – 44″ | 36 – 44″ | 12″ |
*Measure the larger of the dog’s abdomen or chest
*Measure the larger of the dog’s abdomen or chest
My patient’s chest and abdomen’s girth measurements are different. How do I determine the correct size?
We recommend going with the larger of the two measurements.
Are the sling’s handles adjustable?
Yes, the straps can be adjusted for comfort and protect the pet owner’s back from bending over.
Adjustable handle size ranges:
| XSmall | Small | Medium | Medium/Large | Large | XLarge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16″- 33″ | 17″- 34″ | 18″- 34″ | 15″- 31″ | 10″- 19″ | 6″- 15″ |
Can the Support Sling be safely used after surgery?
The Support Sling provides an ideal level of support for post-operative patients. Lessen the weight and pressure on weakened joints by gently supporting your patient’s midsection. This easy-to-use lifting harness can be incorporated into your patient’s at-home recovery plan for supportive walks and assistance.
Can the sling be left on all day?
Each sling is lined with super soft fleece to make it ultra-comfortable for a dog to wear for extended periods. To keep the sling in place and prevent sliding or bunching, use the optional collar attachment. Simply loop the webbing through the collar and attach the clips to the two D-Rings sewn on the Support Sling.
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