Examples of dog prosthetics and orthotics by Pawthotics NZ Photo: Supplied / Pawthotics NZ
For dog owners whose pets have issues with their limbs, the cost of potential surgery can be eye watering.
But a business in Invercargill is offering a possible alternative, doggy prosthetics or false limbs, along with orthotics or supportive devices.
Stephen Breetzke makes medical prosthetics and orthotics for humans and saw a need for dogs.
The result was Pawthotics.
Founder Stephen Breetzke talks to Kathryn about what is and what isn't possible when it comes to false limbs for dogs.
