Edward is a 3 year old Pembroke Welsh Corgi. When Edward was about 8 months old his front legs began to develop problems and he started to limp. His wrists became unstable and the joint began to "pop" out of place after only a few moments of standing.

Edward's front legs were x-rayed when he about a year old and we were told he would grow out of his condition. When after several months there was no apparent improvement in his condition, we changed vets and Edward was re-x-rayed in February 2006. At this point his prognosis was not good. Edward had a serious twisting of both front legs. His x-rays were referred to the Veterinary College on PEI. The surgeons there felt that the only solution would be a reconstruction of both front legs. Surgery was planned for the summer of 2007 when I would be home all day and able to help with his post operative care.

Then in November 2006 Edward developed pressure sores on his right paw from his poor posture. While at the vet I saw Jeff Collins' K-9 Orthotic Brochure. Edward needed help to maintain the health of his front legs until he could have surgery. I called Jeff and arranged for him to make orthotics for Edward. We have NEVER looked back. Jeff's patience and compassion were phenomenal. He persevered until Edward had a great set of "boots". The orthotics are not only preserving his front legs, they are actually correcting the problem. When his orthotics are removed, Edward can now stand for short periods of time on straight legs. He wears the orthotics willingly without fuss. The orthotics give him his normal height and the proper posture for walking and running normally. He can now run and play and probably will not require surgery!

I would highly recommend K-9 Orthotics. Jeff is a perfectionist who is not only knowledgeable and skilled but also compassionate and caring.