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I am in need of a sling or harness that will offer full body support for Willow. She is a front left leg amputee and she has torn her cruciate ligament in her back left knee. She is 51 lbs and wears a size medium Ruff Wear harness , but I'm not sure about other brands. She's obviously having a hard time getting around and I"m having a hard time helping her. Currently using a reusable shopping bag as suggested in the forums, but it's just not quite enough.
Thank you,
Carol
10:29 pm
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25 September 2009
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Carol, it would help folks if you could take her girth measurement. Wrap a measuring tape around the widest part of her ribcage. Most harness sizes are based on that measurement.
I'm so sorry she's having difficulties. We send our best and have our paws crossed for better days ahead. Keep us posted.
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10 December 2011
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I'm having the same issue with Daisy. She too is a front left amputee and she tore her CCL in the right knee back in October. She weighs about 70 lbs. I'm trying to get her to drop a few lbs. but it is hard when she is not being that active. I am doing conservative management with her knee vs. surgery. At times Daisy really struggles to get around due to the instability of the joint and the pain.
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