Jeff Verhoef's Contact Details

Jeff Verhoef's Company Details

CANINE MOBILITY LLC

Seattle, Washington, United States • 1 Employees
Veterinary

Canine Mobility is the manufacturer and worldwide distributor of the Anti-Knuckling Device for dogs. "Knuckling" and "knuckling over" are terms that refer to loss of proprioception in dogs. Knuckling occurs when a dog's leg and/or paw fail to flex properly when walking. This condition may first appear as dragging the top of the paw across the ground and progress to walking on the knuckles, rather than the pads of the foot.The Anti-Knuckling Device is a canine rehabilitation tool for dogs suffering from knuckling caused by various forms of spinal trauma. Causes of knuckling include spinal trauma as a result of vehicular accidents, intervertebral disc disease, fibrocartilaginous embolism or spinal tumors. Knuckling can also be caused by degenerative myelopathy and, on occasion, inflammatory or infectious etiologies. Lastly, it can be caused by general hind limb weakness that often comes with age.The Anti-Knuckling Device uses an adjustable elastic cord secured to a material paw strap at one end, and a dog harness at the other. The paw strap consists of a loop that fits around the dog's two innermost toes (Phalanges) and another loop that fits around the dog's lower leg bones (Metatarsus).The unique design of the AKD differs from other available products in that it brings the affected leg forward while simultaneously lifting the toes, effectively reducing or eliminating knuckling. The device has proven to be effective, comfortable, and easy to use.