For dog owners

Is your dog not walking quite right?

Small changes in gait are hard to see with the naked eye. Gait analysis makes them measurable, painlessly and without anaesthesia.

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When it makes sense

When gait analysis helps

Your dog is moving differently

They limp from time to time, seem stiffer, avoid stairs or no longer jump into the car.

After surgery

You want to know how well recovery is progressing and whether the leg is bearing full weight again.

Growing puppy

Have their movement development monitored, especially in large breeds with a view to the hips.

Sports and working dogs

Keep an eye on the workload and notice changes in the gait early.

How it works

Three steps, no fuss

Step 1

Put on the holder

Your dog wears a lightweight holder with sensors, put on like a harness. No shaving, no injections.

Step 2

Walk 20 metres

You walk your dog on the lead at its normal pace, 20 metres there and back, a few times.

Step 3

Discuss the results

The vet or therapist shows you the analysis and discusses the next steps.

The technology

What your dog is measured with

LupoGait works with small, wireless motion sensors that are attached to the LupoMove^® Holder. Depending on the configuration, either 6 or 12 sensors are used. With 12 sensors, individual joints can be assessed in even more detail.

6 sensors

The standard for lameness, monitoring after surgery and growing puppies.

12 sensors

For a particularly detailed analysis, for example in clinics and specialist practices.

For puppy owners

LupoGait Puppy: spot signs of hip problems early, while there is still time to act

Officially, your dog’s hips are X-rayed at twelve months at the earliest, when the skeleton is largely fully grown. With LupoGait Puppy, you can already see at puppy age whether a closer look is worthwhile. The first measurement is possible from week 8 of life, and the result is reliable from the fourth measurement onwards.

Five to six short measurements are recommended up to week 16 or 17 of life
No anaesthesia, no X-rays, 7 to 10 minutes per measurement
Report with a hip value for the left and right side. The hip value indicates whether a closer look is advisable

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What you can do

You can’t change the genes. But you can change a lot else.

In most cases, less than half of the variation in hip dysplasia is down to genetics. Three things are in your hands:

01 · Healthy growth

Don’t overfeed

A lean build takes strain off the joints. Feed according to body condition and development, not just the guidance on the pack.

02 · Pace the load

Stairs, with supervision

Stairs don’t have to be off-limits altogether. With supervision and guidance, your puppy learns to use its body safely.

03 · Let them move

Let them explore

Moving freely on varied ground builds coordination and muscle. Letting them set their own pace is key.

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LupoGait near you

Practices and therapy centres in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, the United Kingdom and the Czech Republic measure with LupoGait.

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Does it hurt my dog?

No. The LupoMove® Holder is put on like a harness. Most dogs walk completely normally after a short time to get used to it.

Do I need a referral?

Usually not. Simply ask the location near you.

How much does a measurement cost?

Each location sets its own prices. The practice will let you know in advance.

Does gait analysis replace the vet?

No. It provides objective data; diagnosis and treatment remain with your vet.

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