Wearable spinal protection for dogs.
BackBuddy is a wearable product for French Bulldogs, Dachshunds, Corgis, and other dogs prone to intervertebral disc disease (IVDD).
Investors, clinical partners, and dog parents: sign up for BackBuddy updates, and join the waitlist to be first in line to purchase.
Why I'm building this.
My French Bulldog, Aya, went from healthy to paralyzed, with emergency spine surgery as her best chance of recovery. Wearable products to prevent this injury were not available.
I left a 20-year career in engineering and technical sales to build that product. Aya is now our brand face and first test subject.
Who's behind BackBuddy.
- BackBuddy is developed with guidance from veterinary neurologists, veterinary rehabilitation specialists, and engineering experts.
Supported by University of Illinois entrepreneurship programs, including iVenture, NSF I-Corps, EntreCorps, and Orange & Blue Ventures.
Get involved.
We're moving from lab-validated prototype to clinical testing and first sales. Whether you're an investor, clinical partner, or dog parent, I'd love to talk.
Natalia Guzman, Founder and CEO, BackBuddy, Inc.