L'il Back Bracer - Dog Back Brace


The L'il Back Bracer is the only patented orthopedic support brace for dogs. The patented design helps keep your dog’s back supported when dealing with Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) and other causes of dog back pain.

Primary features of the Lil Back Bracer dog brace:

  • Comfortable, ergonomic construction to alleviate pressure on spine
  • Dog brace designed to stabilize the back from above & below
  • Recommended for both treatment and prevention
  • Snug, adjustable fit provides gentle, constant pressure for calming effect on nervous system
  • Incorporated D-ring to attach a leash
  • Easy to take on and off
  • Medical grade, moisture-wicking, Breathe-O-Prene® fabric
  • No need to remove dog brace for dogs to “do their business”

Conditions Benefiting from a L'il Back Bracer:

  • Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)
    • Type 1 - This type of IVDD is more common in small dogs, such as Dachshunds. Type 1 IVDD is characterized by the protrusion of the inner nucleus of the intervertebral disc.
    • Type 2 - This type of IVDD is more common in larger dogs but can happen in small dogs. Type 2 IVDD is characterized by the bulging of the intervertebral disc.
  • Herniated Spinal Disc, Ruptured Disc, or Slipped Disc
  • Chronic pain
  • Arthritis
  • Spondylosis
  • Pre-surgical spinal support
  • Post-surgical spinal support
  • Preventative care for dogs with a high risk of spinal injury
  • Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) - this is a degenerative condition and the L'il Back Bracer cannot stop the progression of this disease. If your dog is showing signs of paralysis due to DM, we recommend you consider our Haute Wheels Pet Wheelchair.

How to Apply the L'il Back Bracer

Details

The L'il Back Bracer is the only patented orthopedic support brace for dogs. The patented design helps keep your dog’s back supported when dealing with Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) and other causes of dog back pain.

Primary features of the Lil Back Bracer dog brace:

  • Comfortable, ergonomic construction to alleviate pressure on spine
  • Dog brace designed to stabilize the back from above & below
  • Recommended for both treatment and prevention
  • Snug, adjustable fit provides gentle, constant pressure for calming effect on nervous system
  • Incorporated D-ring to attach a leash
  • Easy to take on and off
  • Medical grade, moisture-wicking, Breathe-O-Prene® fabric
  • No need to remove dog brace for dogs to “do their business”

Conditions Benefiting from a L'il Back Bracer:

  • Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)
    • Type 1 - This type of IVDD is more common in small dogs, such as Dachshunds. Type 1 IVDD is characterized by the protrusion of the inner nucleus of the intervertebral disc.
    • Type 2 - This type of IVDD is more common in larger dogs but can happen in small dogs. Type 2 IVDD is characterized by the bulging of the intervertebral disc.
  • Herniated Spinal Disc, Ruptured Disc, or Slipped Disc
  • Chronic pain
  • Arthritis
  • Spondylosis
  • Pre-surgical spinal support
  • Post-surgical spinal support
  • Preventative care for dogs with a high risk of spinal injury
  • Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) - this is a degenerative condition and the L'il Back Bracer cannot stop the progression of this disease. If your dog is showing signs of paralysis due to DM, we recommend you consider our Haute Wheels Pet Wheelchair.

How to Apply the L'il Back Bracer

Sizing

Small
Medium

Small

Back Measurement = 11" - 13"
AND
Chest Measurement = 13" - 15"

Medium
Medium

Medium

Back Measurement = 13" - 15.5"
AND
Chest Measurement = 14" - 17"

Large
Medium

Large

Back Measurement = 15.5" - 17.5"
AND
Chest Measurement = 18" - 21"

NOTE: Correct measurement is critical for best fit.Your dog must fit both back and chest measurements. If they are outside the measurement guidelines the brace will not fit. Our Haute L'il Back Bracer may be a better alternative for your pet.

Shipping Options

Standard

Our standard shipping is FREE and will be shipped via Fedex Ground.

Orders will be shipped within the next business day. (ONLY MON.-FRI.)

FedEx 2Day

We offer two-business-day delivery through FedEx for $30.00. 

Orders placed after 12 PM (CST) will be shipped the next business day. (ONLY MON.-FRI.)

NO DELIVERIES ON SATURDAY OR SUNDAY.

FedEx Overnight

We offer next-business-day delivery through FedEx for $60.00. 

Orders placed after 12 PM (CST) will be shipped the next business day. (ONLY MON.-FRI.)

NO DELIVERIES ON SATURDAY OR SUNDAY.

International

Due to long transit times and customs hold-ups, we only offer International Express so that we can provide you with a tracking number. The shipping and handling cost for our International Express shipping option is $55.00USD to $85.00USD and usually takes about 7 business days to arrive.

FAQS

How does the L'il Back Bracer provide support?

The L’il Back Bracer is an orthopedic support garment for dogs suffering with IVDD or other back injuries.  The brace is made of a very high quality breathable and antimicrobial neoprene that is very comfortable for your dog.  There are stays that line the back and abdomen to provide the needed support and stabilization of the spine.

How often should my dog wear the brace?

It depends on you and your dog.  Some pet parents will put the back brace on all day (up to 14 hours) while some just use our back brace for walks or times of high activity and play.  The back brace is flexible, so it allows the muscles to engage and ‘work’, it is not like a stiff cast.  This is important so that the muscles do not become weak from wearing the brace.

*Please note that our dog back brace is not meant to replace the crate rest period that is prescribed by your Veterinarian. 

Can I leave the brace on my dog all day?

This brace is not meant to be worn all day. You may leave the brace on your dog for up to 14 hours a day. However, be sure to remove the brace when your dog is resting, this will prevent irritation and allow their body to air out. Check for any signs of irritation after removing the brace.

Please remove the brace before your dog goes to bed at night and when they are resting for long periods of time.

Can my dog “do their business” while wearing this back brace?

Yes, our back brace fits in a way that leaves that area of your dog free to take care of business without the brace blocking that part of their body.

Does my dog need to have a separate harness for walks?

The L’il Back Bracer has an attached “D” ring so when taking walks the brace acts as a harness.  Just attach the leash to the ring and enjoy a safe supported walk.

How do I care for the brace?

To clean the brace just hand wash and lay flat to dry.  For removing hair, we have found that a rubber pet hair remover brush works best.

Can my dog jump with the brace on?

The L'il Back Bracer stabilizes the spinal column (from about where a collar would sit) and its snug fit provides overall comfort. While all dogs and all cases can vary, the L'il Back Bracer has successfully helped in many cases with increased mobility and relief. The feedback we have received on dogs regaining their mobility or at least increasing it has been tremendous.

As far as "jumping", it depends on whether your l'il one will continue to jump with the brace on. Our L'il Back Bracer's design is flexible, not like a stiff cast, so they are able to move as they normally would - just with a l'il support. Some dogs keep real still with the brace on and do not jump or run due to the calming effect the snug fit has on the nervous system, while some dogs resume their normal activity while wearing it.

Will my dog get muscle atrophy from the L'il Back Bracer?

No. Our back brace is lightweight. Helps give support down the spine.

What if my dog doesn’t like it?

It is not uncommon for dogs to not love the brace straight away.  A natural thing for them is to sit still or whimper when wearing it because they aren’t sure what to do with the brace on. To help with this, we recommend a break-in period of 30 minutes on and 30 minutes off. Give your dog a treat and praise him/her for wearing the brace. This will hopefully allow your l'il one to associate the brace being a good thing. Increase the amount of time each day until they can wear the brace up to 14 hours. 

Can the brace be worn in the water?

Yes. The material is a breathable, neoprene material.  Recommended washing instructions is: hand wash and then air dry. Do not put a wet brace on your dog as this may cause irritation.

Reviews

Customer Reviews

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Ellen G.
Works great!

I put the brace on my Dash/Corgi during the day and take it off before bed. She is showing a lot of progress with her back leg and she’s starting to walk on it and not limp. I’m so happy that I stumbled across your product it’s really helping her be still and when she has to move around she’s not constantly trying to jump on anything so that’s a plus thank you!

Hi Ellen,
This is so amazing to hear! Thank you for sharing a bit about your dog and how the brace has helped. We hope you see continued improvement with each week. Please let us know if you have any questions. We appreciate you taking the time to write us a review.

Best,
L'il Back Bracer

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Tim Chapman
Lil Back Bracer

Great product that does what it says it will do. Took a little while to get my dog used to it but he is getting the support he needs

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Ismael Medina

L'il Back Bracer - Dog Back Brace

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Geneva Buske
Iffy

My little Dachsi hurt her back a year ago, was doing good then hurt it again. I got her this brace hoping it would help and it may, but having problems getting her to want to use it. I will keep working with her and is not fault of the brace, just a stubborn little red dog.

Hi Geneva,
Sometimes it does take dogs a bit of time to acclimate to a brace. If you haven't done so already try giving a treat whenever you put the brace on and give them lots of praise for doing it. This will help the dog associate the brace with a good thing and can help get them adjusted quicker. Please let us know if you have further questions or how we can assist. We appreciate you taking the time to write a review.

Best,
L'il Back Bracer

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Chantal
My Charlie is so much happier now!

Since wearing his Li’ll back brace Charlie is thriving! He’s a Maltese weighs 8 pounds. He’s been able to get up and walk and even use stairs after months of just laying in his bed struggling to even get up. He suffers from IVDD and we’ve been at a loss of how to help him. We decided to get this Li’ll back brace and wow! What a difference it’s made. He’s 7 years old and this back brace has been a Godsend! 👍🏻

Hey Chantal,
We are so happy to hear that Charlie is doing well with wearing the brace! This makes us so happy to hear his pain is decreasing and you are seeing improvement in his mobility.

Respectfully,
LBB



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