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We talk with Danielle Robins about building orthoses and prostheses for pets and why veterinary rehab often lacks the training and support needed for consistent outcomes. We dig into what dogs actually need most, how remote consulting works across states and countries, and why better education could change the standard of care.

• Danielle's path from PT shadowing to O&P and then into animal orthotics after her own dog’s injury
• Why canine stifle bracing for CCL or ACL injuries dominates veterinary orthotics
• How animal biomechanics, suspension, and compliance make pet devices a different craft than human O&P
• Why cats rarely get devices and why three-legged cats often cope better than dogs
• Orthotics as a surgery alternative for ligaments, Achilles rehab, and challenging fusions
• Prosthetic candidacy, partial limb planning, and the veterinary tendency toward full amputation
• When wheelchairs and carts beat braces and prostheses
• The Orthopets shutdown and how it reshaped the veterinary O&P supply landscape
• Virtual casting support, fiberglass techniques, and using 3D scans to reduce shipping time
• Knowledge hoarding in a tiny market and Danielle's push toward a baseline certification
• Where 3D printing may fit

Special thanks to Advanced 3D for sponsoring this episode.

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