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We take care of your best friend. Just as you do. BFT Medical is a dynamic company that designs, engineers and manufactures braces for animals. With its huge experience in the field of orthopaedics, the company has brought its expertise to bear in creating truly innovative aids for animals. Braces entirely made in Italy, using top-quality materials and offering superlative performance, with skilled staff kept abreast of all new developments and constant interaction with experts and veterinarians: all this makes Medical BFT the key company for the care of your four-legged friend. BFT Medical braces are a perfect combination of ergonomics, customisation and ease of use. In other words, everything in the Balto range is designed to ensure the best care, keeping the affected area immobilised without inhibiting the dog’s movements.
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THE BALTO RANGE The Balto range of braces for dogs is the result of painstaking research and development, coupled with thorough testing carried out with experts and veterinarians. All the products are unique, exclusive, made entirely in Italy and of innovative design, making forced immobility less traumatic for your pet, while ensuring the ideal degree of mobility. At BFT Medical we really do take good care of your pet.
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BT NECK
RIGID NECK BRACE®
The rigid neck brace prevents the dog from biting the part of the body that has undergone surgery. This means it cannot remove the sutures or ingest medications applied to the wound. In particular, the neck brace protects the chest, belly and sides. Also the proximal areas of the foreleg (including the elbow) are made difficult to access, as is the perianal area (in the case of removal of the anal glands, fistulas and similar operations). When worn, the neck brace does not affect the dog’s normal vision and allows it to take its food normally. FEATURES Waterproof breathable fabric (in case of rain). Excellent wearability. Easier to attach than the Elizabethan collar. Hand washable. Can be attached to a harness for transporting the dog. Less invasive than the Elizabethan collar. Customisable. Recommendations for use During the period of restraint, it is advisable not to leave the dog alone for too long, because it might try to remove the brace, by scratching it. For proper use, the brace must be well tightened around the neck, to prevent it from migrating. SIZES Size Neck Circumference S M L XL
35–45 cm 45–55 cm 55–65 cm 65–75 cm
BT JOINT
Carpal brace
The carpal brace is used for conditions involving lesions to the carpus, leading to pain, lameness, or difficulty in moving. The stabilising effect of the brace provides significant benefits, since it improves the functioning of the ligaments. Bandages or plasters, also with medications in the case of surgical wounds (arthrodesis) or of licking wounds, can be used inside the brace. The carpal brace can be used before and after surgery, in cases of acute or chronic arthritis (osteoarthritis, osteochondrosis and similar disorders) and of lesions to the ligaments (laxity and contracture). The brace ensures greater stability, a significant reduction in pain during functional recovery and reduced swelling of the carpus. It improves the balance between muscle groups, thus assisting in the recovery of motor functions. FEATURES Breathable fabric. Excellent wearability. Hand washable. Available in simple and strong versions, with aluminium splints to ensure the best restraint and stabilisation. Recommendations for use Always remove rigid splints before washing. During the period of restraint, it is advisable not to leave the dog alone for too long, because it might try to remove the brace by biting or scratching it. SIZES Available in five adjustable sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL.
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BT SOFT PLUS
Double elbow brace
Designed to protect the dog’s elbows, the brace is used in cases of hygromas, sores and calluses to the elbow. It is fitted with comfortable replaceable padding. It can also be used after a surgical operation, to protect the wound when dressings are in direct contact with the skin (as in the case of surgery on dogs suffering from sterile bilateral inflammation of the olecranon bursa). features Breathable fabric. Excellent wearability. Hand washable. Recommendations for use During the period of restraint, it is advisable not to leave the dog alone for too long, because it might try to remove the brace by biting or scratching it. SIZES Available in three adjustable sizes: S, M, L.
BT SOFT
Elbow brace
Designed to protect the dog’s elbow, the brace is used in cases of hygromas, sores and calluses on the elbow. It is fitted with comfortable replaceable padding. The brace is also used after surgery to protect the area affected when dressings are in direct contact with the skin. features Breathable fabric. Excellent wearability. Hand washable. Recommendations for use During the period of restraint, it is advisable not to leave the dog alone for too long, because it might try to remove the brace by biting or scratching it. SIZES Available in three sizes, for left leg and right leg: S, M, L.
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BT HOCK
Hock brace
This brace is used in conditions that cause lesions in the region of the hock joint, with symptoms such as pain, lameness or difficulty in moving. The stabilising effect improves the functioning of the ligaments and relieves pain. Bandages or plasters, also with medications in the case of surgical wounds (arthrodesis) or of pressure sores, can be used inside the brace. The brace reduces the load without impeding movement: this reduces the pain and, in some cases, also reduces swelling in the affected area. It ensures flexion and flexibility of the muscles, and the ligaments remain contracted, allowing for necessary muscular movement. By reducing the load on the joints, the action of the brace promotes functional recovery. All these actions are designed to prevent any secondary damage. The hock brace can be used before or after surgical operations and in cases of chronic arthritis, osteoarthritis, arthrodesis with or without plates, osteochondrosis, injuries to the ligaments – joint contractures and laxity – and other conditions in which immobilisation is required for precautionary reasons. The version with rigid splints is designed to immobilise the dog’s limb at the height of the hock after a surgical operation. features Breathable fabric. Excellent wearability. Hand washable. Available in simple and strong versions, with aluminium splints to immobilise the limb. Recommendations for use Consult a veterinarian when using rigid splints. Always remove rigid splints before washing. During the period of restraint, it is advisable not to leave the dog alone for too long, because it might try to remove the brace by biting or scratching it. SIZES Available in five adjustable sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL.
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