Thursday, June 25, 2009

Animal Prosthetics – Giving Pets a Whole New Life

When our pets are injured and lose a limb, their worlds no longer come to a crashing end like they did only a few short years ago. These days, technological advancements and the kindness of man have made it possible for our pets to live long, productive lives despite serious injury.

These sites will attest to man’s love for animals and the courage of our pets.


World's Most Incredible Animal Prosthetics
http://www.oddee.com/item_96482.aspx

Uzonka the Stork
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1655711,00.html

Fake Fins, Beaks and Paws
http://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,1655147,00.html

Animal Prosthetics: A Leg Up on a Bad Break
http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/14968

oandp.com - Orthotics and Prosthetics Info
http://www.oandp.com/articles/2005-06_05.asp

Prosthetic Body Parts for Animals
http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health_medicine/4274626.html

Ortho Pets
http://www.orthopets.com/

You Tube – Animal Orthocare
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y346xbWEIOE

YouTube - World Report : Animal Prostheticshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FRJ1fSHJLk


See the article "Ya Gotta Meet Molly!" for how a prosthesis helped this pony with her life.
Posted by Roger Glubis at 2:21 PM

2 comments:

  1. To see an advanced canine osseointegrated prosthetic implants developed at the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine:

    CBS Early Show
    http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4909703n?source=search_video

    CNN
    http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/tech/2008/09/08/pkg.pet.prosthetics.cnn?iref=videosearch

    MSNBC
    http://video.aol.com/video-detail/prosthetics-no-longer-just-for-people/1076919971

    http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25969442/

    CBS affiliate
    http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/1815722/

    http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/2381361/

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  2. today's technologies and innovations really is a great help to not only humans but also to animals. I found this new website with Pet Deals up to 90% off retail! They are launching soon and have a cutest pet contest!. www.dailydealsforpets.com

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