animal prosthetic limbs

Animal Prosthetic limbs

Emily Beeman, Jacy Essex, Haden Thompson, Catie Gladstone

Our Website

• www.animallimbs.weebly.com

Survey And ResultsQ: Do you know and/or have an animal without a limb?• A: 6 yes• 13 noQ: Do you know anyone who has had to put their animal down because they have lost a limb?• A: 2 yes• 17 noQ: Do you have any pets of your own?• A: 14 yes• 5 noQ: What would you do if your pet lost a limb?• A: ( Not all Answers shown )• - I wouldn't mind, they are still the same pet.• - Take them to the Vet.• - Same CareQ: Do you have an estimation of how much it would cost to buy a prosthetic limb?• A: ( Not all answers shown )• - $500 to $1000• - $10,000• - $75,000• - $1,000

Designs

Information• •Elderly or overweight animals heal slower.• •The prosthetic limb must be fitted well and snug.• •Thing called a microprocessor (computer chip) and sensors

measure the angle and force and makes the limb move.• •Better animal prosthetics can lead to better human

prosthetics.• •Sometimes, it can be hard to attach a prosthetic if there's no

leg left to attach it to.• •Front legs hold 60% of a dog's weight.• •Dogs without front legs can develop spinal issues ( curved

spines ).

Recommendations and Solutions

• Keep your pet out of the sun to avoid cancer and all skin conditions

• Keep your pet out of the road and wherever vehicles are in motion

• If your pet is to get hurt take it to the vet

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