Companion Stance Analyzer Companion Stance Analyzer at Blue Sky Animal Hospital
At Blue Sky Animal Hospital, our Companion Stance Analyzer helps us evaluate lameness and mobility with greater objectivity. Rather than relying only on what we can see during a physical exam, the Stance Analyzer measures how a patient is bearing weight on each limb while standing, giving us useful data that can help identify whether a pet is shifting weight because of pain, weakness, or orthopedic disease. Companion describes it as a tool to detect lameness earlier and to monitor treatment outcomes using objective stance measurements.
At Blue Sky Animal Hospital, our Companion Stance Analyzer helps us evaluate lameness and mobility with greater objectivity. Rather than relying only on what we can see during a physical exam, the Stance Analyzer measures how a patient is bearing weight on each limb while standing, giving us useful data that can help identify whether a pet is shifting weight because of pain, weakness, or orthopedic disease. Companion describes it as a tool to detect lameness earlier and to monitor treatment outcomes using objective stance measurements.
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Friendly, caring staff and amazing veterinarians!
My parents went to Dr. Johnson and Blue Sky over 30 years ago before I was even born. They bred and raised German shorthair pointers and he helped with everything from check ups to pregnancy. Later in life when we had to put our childhood dog to sleep, he came to our home to do it. Fast forward to now and I take all 3 of my cats there and I would never go anywhere else. Dr. Johnson is knowledgeable and down to earth. He’s great with animals and helpful with pet ownership. I’ve seen several other veterinarians there too without any issues. I’ve also gone to other clinics in the area before in a pinch and regret it. The experience was nothing like Blue Sky. The rest of the staff are also very kind and make you feel welcome. The clinic has that perfect small town vibe and they treat you like family instead of just another person who they’re making money off of. I’ve recommended Blue Sky to sooooo many people. You’ll definitely feel satisfied if you put your pets in their care.
Amanda S.
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Blue Sky has always been great about taking care of our animals!
We recently had a problem come up with our cat over the weekend and they got us on the schedule as soon as they could. They also gave us advice about taking care of our furbaby until the appointment. Thank you all for what you do!
Krista C.
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Where Compassion for Pets Comes First
The staff are always friendly and they usually have openings if you need to schedule an appointment on short notice. The nurses are so wonderful and are willing to call you after office hours to discuss concerns you have with your pet. ALSO, Our male dog is afraid of the vet and they let us bring him in for “play dates” as often as we want for free. You can tell they care about your pets. Highly recommend
Kayla N.
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Friendly, caring staff and amazing veterinarians!
My parents went to Dr. Johnson and Blue Sky over 30 years ago before I was even born. They bred and raised German shorthair pointers and he helped with everything from check ups to pregnancy. Later in life when we had to put our childhood dog to sleep, he came to our home to do it. Fast forward to now and I take all 3 of my cats there and I would never go anywhere else. Dr. Johnson is knowledgeable and down to earth. He’s great with animals and helpful with pet ownership. I’ve seen several other veterinarians there too without any issues. I’ve also gone to other clinics in the area before in a pinch and regret it. The experience was nothing like Blue Sky. The rest of the staff are also very kind and make you feel welcome. The clinic has that perfect small town vibe and they treat you like family instead of just another person who they’re making money off of. I’ve recommended Blue Sky to sooooo many people. You’ll definitely feel satisfied if you put your pets in their care.
Amanda S.
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Blue Sky has always been great about taking care of our animals!
We recently had a problem come up with our cat over the weekend and they got us on the schedule as soon as they could. They also gave us advice about taking care of our furbaby until the appointment. Thank you all for what you do!
Krista C.
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Where Compassion for Pets Comes First
The staff are always friendly and they usually have openings if you need to schedule an appointment on short notice. The nurses are so wonderful and are willing to call you after office hours to discuss concerns you have with your pet. ALSO, Our male dog is afraid of the vet and they let us bring him in for “play dates” as often as we want for free. You can tell they care about your pets. Highly recommend
Kayla N.
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Friendly, caring staff and amazing veterinarians!
My parents went to Dr. Johnson and Blue Sky over 30 years ago before I was even born. They bred and raised German shorthair pointers and he helped with everything from check ups to pregnancy. Later in life when we had to put our childhood dog to sleep, he came to our home to do it. Fast forward to now and I take all 3 of my cats there and I would never go anywhere else. Dr. Johnson is knowledgeable and down to earth. He’s great with animals and helpful with pet ownership. I’ve seen several other veterinarians there too without any issues. I’ve also gone to other clinics in the area before in a pinch and regret it. The experience was nothing like Blue Sky. The rest of the staff are also very kind and make you feel welcome. The clinic has that perfect small town vibe and they treat you like family instead of just another person who they’re making money off of. I’ve recommended Blue Sky to sooooo many people. You’ll definitely feel satisfied if you put your pets in their care.
Amanda S.
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Blue Sky has always been great about taking care of our animals!
We recently had a problem come up with our cat over the weekend and they got us on the schedule as soon as they could. They also gave us advice about taking care of our furbaby until the appointment. Thank you all for what you do!
Krista C.
Google Review
Where Compassion for Pets Comes First
The staff are always friendly and they usually have openings if you need to schedule an appointment on short notice. The nurses are so wonderful and are willing to call you after office hours to discuss concerns you have with your pet. ALSO, Our male dog is afraid of the vet and they let us bring him in for “play dates” as often as we want for free. You can tell they care about your pets. Highly recommend
Kayla N.
Google Review
Friendly, caring staff and amazing veterinarians!
My parents went to Dr. Johnson and Blue Sky over 30 years ago before I was even born. They bred and raised German shorthair pointers and he helped with everything from check ups to pregnancy. Later in life when we had to put our childhood dog to sleep, he came to our home to do it. Fast forward to now and I take all 3 of my cats there and I would never go anywhere else. Dr. Johnson is knowledgeable and down to earth. He’s great with animals and helpful with pet ownership. I’ve seen several other veterinarians there too without any issues. I’ve also gone to other clinics in the area before in a pinch and regret it. The experience was nothing like Blue Sky. The rest of the staff are also very kind and make you feel welcome. The clinic has that perfect small town vibe and they treat you like family instead of just another person who they’re making money off of. I’ve recommended Blue Sky to sooooo many people. You’ll definitely feel satisfied if you put your pets in their care.
Amanda S.
Google Review
Blue Sky has always been great about taking care of our animals!
We recently had a problem come up with our cat over the weekend and they got us on the schedule as soon as they could. They also gave us advice about taking care of our furbaby until the appointment. Thank you all for what you do!
Krista C.
Google Review
Where Compassion for Pets Comes First
The staff are always friendly and they usually have openings if you need to schedule an appointment on short notice. The nurses are so wonderful and are willing to call you after office hours to discuss concerns you have with your pet. ALSO, Our male dog is afraid of the vet and they let us bring him in for “play dates” as often as we want for free. You can tell they care about your pets. Highly recommend
Kayla N.
Google Review
Friendly, caring staff and amazing veterinarians!
My parents went to Dr. Johnson and Blue Sky over 30 years ago before I was even born. They bred and raised German shorthair pointers and he helped with everything from check ups to pregnancy. Later in life when we had to put our childhood dog to sleep, he came to our home to do it. Fast forward to now and I take all 3 of my cats there and I would never go anywhere else. Dr. Johnson is knowledgeable and down to earth. He’s great with animals and helpful with pet ownership. I’ve seen several other veterinarians there too without any issues. I’ve also gone to other clinics in the area before in a pinch and regret it. The experience was nothing like Blue Sky. The rest of the staff are also very kind and make you feel welcome. The clinic has that perfect small town vibe and they treat you like family instead of just another person who they’re making money off of. I’ve recommended Blue Sky to sooooo many people. You’ll definitely feel satisfied if you put your pets in their care.
Amanda S.
Google Review
Blue Sky has always been great about taking care of our animals!
We recently had a problem come up with our cat over the weekend and they got us on the schedule as soon as they could. They also gave us advice about taking care of our furbaby until the appointment. Thank you all for what you do!
Krista C.
Google Review
Where Compassion for Pets Comes First
The staff are always friendly and they usually have openings if you need to schedule an appointment on short notice. The nurses are so wonderful and are willing to call you after office hours to discuss concerns you have with your pet. ALSO, Our male dog is afraid of the vet and they let us bring him in for “play dates” as often as we want for free. You can tell they care about your pets. Highly recommend
Kayla N.
Google Review
Friendly, caring staff and amazing veterinarians!
My parents went to Dr. Johnson and Blue Sky over 30 years ago before I was even born. They bred and raised German shorthair pointers and he helped with everything from check ups to pregnancy. Later in life when we had to put our childhood dog to sleep, he came to our home to do it. Fast forward to now and I take all 3 of my cats there and I would never go anywhere else. Dr. Johnson is knowledgeable and down to earth. He’s great with animals and helpful with pet ownership. I’ve seen several other veterinarians there too without any issues. I’ve also gone to other clinics in the area before in a pinch and regret it. The experience was nothing like Blue Sky. The rest of the staff are also very kind and make you feel welcome. The clinic has that perfect small town vibe and they treat you like family instead of just another person who they’re making money off of. I’ve recommended Blue Sky to sooooo many people. You’ll definitely feel satisfied if you put your pets in their care.
Amanda S.
Google Review
Blue Sky has always been great about taking care of our animals!
We recently had a problem come up with our cat over the weekend and they got us on the schedule as soon as they could. They also gave us advice about taking care of our furbaby until the appointment. Thank you all for what you do!
Krista C.
Google Review
Where Compassion for Pets Comes First
The staff are always friendly and they usually have openings if you need to schedule an appointment on short notice. The nurses are so wonderful and are willing to call you after office hours to discuss concerns you have with your pet. ALSO, Our male dog is afraid of the vet and they let us bring him in for “play dates” as often as we want for free. You can tell they care about your pets. Highly recommend
Kayla N.
Google Review
Friendly, caring staff and amazing veterinarians!
My parents went to Dr. Johnson and Blue Sky over 30 years ago before I was even born. They bred and raised German shorthair pointers and he helped with everything from check ups to pregnancy. Later in life when we had to put our childhood dog to sleep, he came to our home to do it. Fast forward to now and I take all 3 of my cats there and I would never go anywhere else. Dr. Johnson is knowledgeable and down to earth. He’s great with animals and helpful with pet ownership. I’ve seen several other veterinarians there too without any issues. I’ve also gone to other clinics in the area before in a pinch and regret it. The experience was nothing like Blue Sky. The rest of the staff are also very kind and make you feel welcome. The clinic has that perfect small town vibe and they treat you like family instead of just another person who they’re making money off of. I’ve recommended Blue Sky to sooooo many people. You’ll definitely feel satisfied if you put your pets in their care.
Amanda S.
Google Review
Blue Sky has always been great about taking care of our animals!
We recently had a problem come up with our cat over the weekend and they got us on the schedule as soon as they could. They also gave us advice about taking care of our furbaby until the appointment. Thank you all for what you do!
Krista C.
Google Review
Where Compassion for Pets Comes First
The staff are always friendly and they usually have openings if you need to schedule an appointment on short notice. The nurses are so wonderful and are willing to call you after office hours to discuss concerns you have with your pet. ALSO, Our male dog is afraid of the vet and they let us bring him in for “play dates” as often as we want for free. You can tell they care about your pets. Highly recommend
Kayla N.
Google Review
Friendly, caring staff and amazing veterinarians!
My parents went to Dr. Johnson and Blue Sky over 30 years ago before I was even born. They bred and raised German shorthair pointers and he helped with everything from check ups to pregnancy. Later in life when we had to put our childhood dog to sleep, he came to our home to do it. Fast forward to now and I take all 3 of my cats there and I would never go anywhere else. Dr. Johnson is knowledgeable and down to earth. He’s great with animals and helpful with pet ownership. I’ve seen several other veterinarians there too without any issues. I’ve also gone to other clinics in the area before in a pinch and regret it. The experience was nothing like Blue Sky. The rest of the staff are also very kind and make you feel welcome. The clinic has that perfect small town vibe and they treat you like family instead of just another person who they’re making money off of. I’ve recommended Blue Sky to sooooo many people. You’ll definitely feel satisfied if you put your pets in their care.
Amanda S.
Google Review
Blue Sky has always been great about taking care of our animals!
We recently had a problem come up with our cat over the weekend and they got us on the schedule as soon as they could. They also gave us advice about taking care of our furbaby until the appointment. Thank you all for what you do!
Krista C.
Google Review
Where Compassion for Pets Comes First
The staff are always friendly and they usually have openings if you need to schedule an appointment on short notice. The nurses are so wonderful and are willing to call you after office hours to discuss concerns you have with your pet. ALSO, Our male dog is afraid of the vet and they let us bring him in for “play dates” as often as we want for free. You can tell they care about your pets. Highly recommend
Kayla N.
Google Review
Friendly, caring staff and amazing veterinarians!
My parents went to Dr. Johnson and Blue Sky over 30 years ago before I was even born. They bred and raised German shorthair pointers and he helped with everything from check ups to pregnancy. Later in life when we had to put our childhood dog to sleep, he came to our home to do it. Fast forward to now and I take all 3 of my cats there and I would never go anywhere else. Dr. Johnson is knowledgeable and down to earth. He’s great with animals and helpful with pet ownership. I’ve seen several other veterinarians there too without any issues. I’ve also gone to other clinics in the area before in a pinch and regret it. The experience was nothing like Blue Sky. The rest of the staff are also very kind and make you feel welcome. The clinic has that perfect small town vibe and they treat you like family instead of just another person who they’re making money off of. I’ve recommended Blue Sky to sooooo many people. You’ll definitely feel satisfied if you put your pets in their care.
Amanda S.
Google Review
Blue Sky has always been great about taking care of our animals!
We recently had a problem come up with our cat over the weekend and they got us on the schedule as soon as they could. They also gave us advice about taking care of our furbaby until the appointment. Thank you all for what you do!
Krista C.
Google Review
Where Compassion for Pets Comes First
The staff are always friendly and they usually have openings if you need to schedule an appointment on short notice. The nurses are so wonderful and are willing to call you after office hours to discuss concerns you have with your pet. ALSO, Our male dog is afraid of the vet and they let us bring him in for “play dates” as often as we want for free. You can tell they care about your pets. Highly recommend
Kayla N.
Google Review
Friendly, caring staff and amazing veterinarians!
My parents went to Dr. Johnson and Blue Sky over 30 years ago before I was even born. They bred and raised German shorthair pointers and he helped with everything from check ups to pregnancy. Later in life when we had to put our childhood dog to sleep, he came to our home to do it. Fast forward to now and I take all 3 of my cats there and I would never go anywhere else. Dr. Johnson is knowledgeable and down to earth. He’s great with animals and helpful with pet ownership. I’ve seen several other veterinarians there too without any issues. I’ve also gone to other clinics in the area before in a pinch and regret it. The experience was nothing like Blue Sky. The rest of the staff are also very kind and make you feel welcome. The clinic has that perfect small town vibe and they treat you like family instead of just another person who they’re making money off of. I’ve recommended Blue Sky to sooooo many people. You’ll definitely feel satisfied if you put your pets in their care.
Amanda S.
Google Review
Blue Sky has always been great about taking care of our animals!
We recently had a problem come up with our cat over the weekend and they got us on the schedule as soon as they could. They also gave us advice about taking care of our furbaby until the appointment. Thank you all for what you do!
Krista C.
Google Review
Where Compassion for Pets Comes First
The staff are always friendly and they usually have openings if you need to schedule an appointment on short notice. The nurses are so wonderful and are willing to call you after office hours to discuss concerns you have with your pet. ALSO, Our male dog is afraid of the vet and they let us bring him in for “play dates” as often as we want for free. You can tell they care about your pets. Highly recommend
Kayla N.
Google Review
Companion Stance Analyzer Earlier Detection and Better Monitoring
This is especially valuable in pets with arthritis, chronic orthopedic disease, subtle limping, recovery after injury, and recheck examinations after treatment. Companion also promotes the Stance Analyzer as useful not just for obvious lameness cases, but as part of routine wellness care and senior evaluations, because some pets shift weight before their discomfort is easy to see.
In practical terms, the Stance Analyzer helps us do three things well: detect problems earlier, monitor progress more clearly, and communicate findings better. A visual report can make it easier for owners to understand why we are recommending X-rays, laser therapy, rehabilitation, supplements, pain management, or additional orthopedic workup. It also gives us a more consistent baseline so we can compare progress at follow-up visits instead of relying only on memory or impression.
Companion Stance Analyzer Clinical Support and Evidence
4.7
There is also published evidence supporting stance analysis as a meaningful tool in canine lameness assessment. Companion’s evidence page cites studies on repeatability and comparison to pressure-sensitive walkway methods, and one Companion-hosted review notes that stance analysis has been reported as sensitive for detecting dog lameness and easier to acquire than standard force-plate data. That makes it a practical clinical tool for real-world veterinary use, especially when combined with exam findings and other diagnostics.
Our goal is simple: to catch mobility problems sooner, measure them more objectively, and make better decisions about what your pet needs next. If your pet is limping, slowing down, showing signs of arthritis, or simply not moving like they used to, contact Blue Sky Animal Hospital to learn whether a stance analysis may be helpful.
Companion Stance Analyzer The Companion Stance Analyzer May Be Especially Helpful For
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Dogs with limping or subtle lameness
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Arthritis and degenerative joint disease monitoring
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Senior pet mobility assessments
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Orthopedic treatment rechecks
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Post-injury or post-procedure progress checks
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Helping guide next-step diagnostics and pain-management plans
