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Puppy- severe infection

musicdeb

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Glad you found out what was the issue with the poor baby. The limp could be pano but to give you peace of mind, taking him to the vet is probably a good idea.
 

tojvan

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Glad you found out what was the issue with the poor baby. The limp could be pano but to give you peace of mind, taking him to the vet is probably a good idea.
At first i thought it might be pano as well but its always the front leg and its the same one since he has this exact same awkward way of walking, its slight but its there. His hind quarters are fine; I thought pano alternated between legs.
 

tojvan

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Do his front feet tend to point out? When he stands are his hind feet under his hips?
I'm pretty sure one points out a little bit, its also the one i think hurts but im not 100%; the other one is straight. Im not sure about his hind feet i have to check but i think they are under his hips.
 

Smokeycat

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I've seen both of those with Kryten and have since learned that they are signs of possible elbow dysplasia. I seriously hope that he doesn't have ED but if he does it is better that its caught before it can cause arthritis to form.
 

ruthcatrin

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If he's still having joint issues yah, a vet check's in order (and considering the breed now's better than later when it'll be harder to get him vetted). But by itself a turned out front foot isn't the end of the world. Apollo used to turn out one front foot when stacked. His elbows are fine. His breeder says she sees it alot with younger dogs who've not developed a chest yet. Apollo filled out a bit over the winter and that foot is turning out much less.
 

Smokeycat

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I didn't mean to cause any sort of panic. Sorry if I did. I've just found talking to other more knowledgeable dog owners (than me) and even some breeders that elbow dysplasia isn't very well known and many dogs never show clinical signs until later in life when they present with arthritis.
 

tojvan

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I didn't mean to cause any sort of panic. Sorry if I did. I've just found talking to other more knowledgeable dog owners (than me) and even some breeders that elbow dysplasia isn't very well known and many dogs never show clinical signs until later in life when they present with arthritis.

Never apologize for trying to help someone, on that note your apology not accepted!!! I really appreciate that you told me about it, I'd rather be safe than sorry. Thanks for taking the time out to help me, from one Canadian to another ;)
 

Kelly

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hope your puppy is better. did u get him to the vet today?

u arent in the lower mnld r u? cus i can reccomend an amazing vet here.....