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Animal Prosthetic limbs

Animal Prosthetic limbs. Emily Beeman , J acy Essex, Haden Thompson, Catie Gladstone. Our Website. www.animallimbs.weebly.com. Survey And Results. Q: Do you know and/or have an animal without a limb? A: 6 yes 13 no

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Animal Prosthetic limbs

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  1. Animal Prosthetic limbs Emily Beeman, Jacy Essex, Haden Thompson, Catie Gladstone

  2. Our Website • www.animallimbs.weebly.com

  3. Survey And Results Q: Do you know and/or have an animal without a limb? • A: 6 yes • 13 no Q: Do you know anyone who has had to put their animal down because they have lost a limb? • A: 2 yes • 17 no Q: Do you have any pets of your own? • A: 14 yes • 5 no Q: 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 Care Q: 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

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  5. 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 ).

  6. 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

  7. Thanks for watching!

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