K9 HipLign™

The K9 HipLign™ is currently sold through CRS while undergoing its own website makeover — but you’re still getting the same awesome product and customer support from the K9 HipLign team.
Stay tuned for our big reveal!

Wearable Therapy

The patented K9 HipLign™ is a first-to-market wearable therapy for canine hip dysplasia, particularly for dogs with mild to moderate cases. This form-fitting therapeutic garment is designed to promote improved posture and dynamic stabilization around the hip joints, which can lead to decreased pain and better mobility. Our product has been clinically validated, and results show both reduction in pain and improvement in range of motion. Over 95% of dogs tested have accepted our product at first use!

Product Highlights

Lightweight

Nonrestrictive / non-rigid

Breathable

Washable

Durable

Comfortable

The K9 HipLign™ is easy to put on and take off. It is a lightweight, breathable, washable, and durable device consisting of non-restrictive materials with specific areas of resistance to train or retrain muscles in an anatomically correct way whenever your dog is wearing it. Our garment improves the mobility and vitality of man’s best friend through enhanced posture!

How can you tell if your pet is experiencing joint pain/issues?

Here are some telltale signs that your pet may be experiencing pain or an onset of joint issues. Please be advised that these are general signs and can also be indicative of other problems, so if you see any of these signs, consult with your veterinarian so an accurate diagnosis can be made:

1) Is your pet slowing down on walks, or can’t go as far? Are they sitting down intermittently or refusing to move beyond a certain point?

2) Is your pet slow to arise out of a lying down or sitting position? Do you see them limp for a few steps when they first start to move?

3) Is your pet more lethargic and less active during the day?

4) Does your pet pant more than usual, especially without having just done some type of activity?

5) Does your pet seem more restless and can’t settle as easily, especially at night?

6)Has your pet started to hesitate to jump in/out of the car or hesitate going up/down the stairs?

7) Does your pet have trouble walking on hard surface/slick floors? Have you seen them slip and/or fall on smooth surfaces?

8) Do you find any areas of increased heat over their spine, hips or other joints as you run your hands over their body?

9) Do you find any areas of tenderness (usually indicated by flinching, twitching of their skin or other signs of discomfort) as you run your hands over their body?

10) Do they seem less interested in food, toys or greeting you when you get home?

If you notice one or more of these signs, make an appointment to see your veterinarian or a rehabilitation-trained therapist/veterinarian. These practitioners can provide a thorough hands-on exam and provide you with a diagnosis and treatment options.

Care Advice

Here are a few tips from our clinical advisor that every pet owner can use to assist their animals maintain health and fitness throughout their life:

1) Keep your pet at an appropriate weight. This is probably the one most important thing you can do to help your pet. Just as extra weight can lead to increased risks for heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and many other conditions in humans, so too, can it affect your pet. You should be able to feel your pet’s ribs fairly easily as you run your hands along the side of their body. Also, they should have an “hourglass” figure, with a tuck in their waist, behind their ribcage, as you are looking at them from the top side. A nice visual reference, with more detailed information can be found at https://www.purina.co.uk/dogs/health-and-nutrition/exercise-and-weight-management/dog-body-condition-tool

2) Keep your pet moderately active. A steady amount of moderate exercise regularly will help your pet maintain muscle mass and keep the joints moving freely. Avoid the “weekend warrior” syndrome, where the pet only gets very short leash walks during the week, then goes out for a much longer hike, swim or ball play session only a day or two a week. This can lead to unnecessary pain in the joints and possible injury as the pet is not properly conditioned for the sudden increase in activity.

3) Have your pet see their veterinarian on a regular basis. In addition to checking heart, lungs and making sure your pet has the necessary vaccines, your veterinarian will also provide a hands-on exam, looking for tight muscles, limited range of motion and areas of pain. They can assist you in choosing supplements and prescribe medications as necessary to assist your pet’s health and vitality.

4) Feed a high-quality pet food. Look for foods with a minimum of wheat, corn , soy and by-products in them. These ingredients have a higher incidence of allergic reactions, which can lead to itching and hair loss. The premium brand foods are more expensive, but you can usually feed a smaller amount, since there are fewer “filler” ingredients.

5) Consider support hardware for aging pets. For senior pets, provide a good quality, orthopedic-type dog bed for them that is supportive but soft to cushion their joints. Also be aware that as your pet ages, they may have more trouble gaining traction on hardwood and slick floors. You may place rug runners or area rugs in the areas where your pet walks the most, to prevent slips and falls. There are also products such as booties, rubberized socks and rubberized toe grips which can be placed onto the pet’s feet to give them more traction.

6) Consult with a rehab therapist or vet. If you have a veterinary rehabilitation therapist or rehabilitation- trained veterinarian near you, it is well-worth getting an appointment with them to evaluate your pet, especially if you see your pet slowing down or having problems with mobility. These practitioners are experienced in palpating (feeling) for tight and/or weak muscles, stiffness in joints and assessing what is causing the mobility issues. They will recommend treatments and educate you in a home exercise/activity program as well as providing information on assistive devices, such as harnesses, booties and carts, which will help both you and your pet. To find a certified rehabilitation therapist/practitioner, visit
http://caninerehabsystems.com/map.html

Testimonials

Bruce McMeikan

“Hi, just wanted to tell you we left the ‘belt’ at my daughter’s house and Charlie went a month without it. It got so bad he could barely make it to the park (25 yards before limping and in pain, we thought it was time to make final decision). We got the belt back yesterday and put it on this morning it was like a miracle, even jogging… and able to have the longest walk for ages with no limping. Thanks a million, what a product :)”

Marissa Roeske

“…check out Mya’s new vest from @K9_align. It’s supposed to help her walk better—she’s an old girl and has hip dysplasia/arthritis. She also has an allergy to glucosamine, so she doesn’t have a ton of options to help her out aside from prescription medications, like Rimadyl (which she takes). The hoomans put the vest on her tonight and she was already moving better and had better posture! We’re excited to see her progress with her new fashion statement!”

Dennis L.

“…I emailed you earlier with a photo and measurements for the Green Zone garment. Wanted to say thank you for your help and let you know how amazing this works.”

Nicole Dunivin

“We got the harness in the mail today. It fits perfectly and the instant difference is so incredible. She hasn’t been able to sit squarely in YEARS. She can get up without the bambi legs. I had very high Hopes for your product and just in the last 20 minutes we have had it, it has exceeded all expectations. Thank you for creating such an amazing solution for us. You guys very likely gave my old girl a longer life expectancy and for that I cannot thank you enough. Keep doing what you are doing.”

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