Abstract: The present invention relates to a canine cervical brace for immobilizing the neck and thoracic-lumbar regions of a dog following surgery in those regions. More specifically the brace includes an anterior neck restraining sling which is held in position by a pair of bilateral checkrein straps which are secured to a body blanket. The blanket is held in position by an underbelly retaining member which is integral with the blanket at its front portion and secured by girth straps around the body in the chest and abdominal portions.