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Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 6 days old
Puppy's legs were all fine initially for first 2 months, but from last 2 days his front legs are bending outwards more and more everyday. Is it some calcium deficiency ? How would this be cured ? P.S. We live in a very remote area and have only 1 vet (visiting whom have no results as she just gave some vitamin supplement syrup just within 10 seconds of seeing the Puppy).
2 Answers

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS
Veterinarian
Published on January 5th, 2017
Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS
Veterinarian
Published on November 15th, 2016
It sounds like Coco could have a valgus deformity, which is when the ulna stops growing while the radius continues growing, leading the leg twisting outwards. The most common way to fix this is through surgery, as diet changes will not stop the radius from growing. Nor will medications. As she grows, her bones will continue to grow with her, and a surgical approach is the way to correct this deformity. There are different surgical approaches that depend on the age of the animal (if the growth plates are closed or still growing), and the extent of the deformity. I would speak to your vet about surgical options for fixing this deformity.
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