Feet Braggs...he's so much better!!

iBaman · 12-15-2011, 07:07 PM

So, When we first got Sheldon, we noticed his feet were really weird. He walked really low on his feet, and found out it was downed pasterns...well, after 4 months, there has been a HUGE turn around....=3

Here's before (these are his front feet. First is him standing, second him sitting...sorry for not getting his whole body in...)

And here are updated pics!! (just now taken...our attempt at a stack....pretty good for a first timer!!!)

YAY!! So from 3 months to almost 7 months, HUGE improvement!!

DanielleOttoMom · 12-15-2011, 07:37 PM

Sheldon?? Like Sheldon from big band theory?? Lol love it!
He looks great! What a big change he has made. Is some thing you have worked on with your vet? Or physical therapy? Just curious?

iBaman · 12-15-2011, 07:42 PM

Lmao, pretty much =3 We think it fits him pretty well (really smart, really stubborn, and just a little on the awkward side).

Basically, I had to do all the research on my own...my vet didn't know too much about it. We did a combo of low protein food (21-24%, when we got him, he was on 35% protein food...I almost freaked...) and we did a lot of walking on different surfaces, as they think that has something to do with it. He was in a puppy store for about a month, so being in a cage all day I think set his feet up for failure (though his litter mates were fine). Personally, I think he's still got weak pasterns, but that's getting better and better, so he may recover 100% =D

DanielleOttoMom · 12-15-2011, 08:20 PM

Well I think is beautiful!

Congratz on your progress Sheldon. I also applaud you for all your hard work and efforts for helping give Sheldon a happy healthy life. Your hard work has really showed. I bet you have great plans together. So way to go!! :-) I hopeful keep us posted.

Lakl · 12-15-2011, 11:40 PM

Congratulations! I went through the same thing with my pup and he's doing great now. It will continue to get better.

robinhuerta · 12-15-2011, 11:44 PM

really, really a great job done.....HUGE difference! Congrats!

iBaman · 12-16-2011, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by DanielleOttoMom

Well I think is beautiful!

Congratz on your progress Sheldon. I also applaud you for all your hard work and efforts for helping give Sheldon a happy healthy life. Your hard work has really showed. I bet you have great plans together. So way to go!! :-) I hopeful keep us posted.

Tehe, thanks ^-^ We think he's pretty great. I'm excited to hopefully start herding with him, as he shows some of the instinct (heads us off, tries to bunch my SO and I together when we do off leash run/play).

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Originally Posted by Lakl

Congratulations! I went through the same thing with my pup and he's doing great now. It will continue to get better.

I'm glad I'm not the only one who's gone through this =3 congrats on your pup, too!!!

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Originally Posted by robinhuerta

really, really a great job done.....HUGE difference! Congrats!

Thanks!! That coming from you makes me really happy =D

12-15-2011, 07:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
iBaman Master Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Cedar City, UT Posts: 809	Feet Braggs...he's so much better!! So, When we first got Sheldon, we noticed his feet were really weird. He walked really low on his feet, and found out it was downed pasterns...well, after 4 months, there has been a HUGE turn around....=3 Here's before (these are his front feet. First is him standing, second him sitting...sorry for not getting his whole body in...) And here are updated pics!! (just now taken...our attempt at a stack....pretty good for a first timer!!!) YAY!! So from 3 months to almost 7 months, HUGE improvement!!

12-15-2011, 07:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
DanielleOttoMom Elite Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,952	Sheldon?? Like Sheldon from big band theory?? Lol love it! He looks great! What a big change he has made. Is some thing you have worked on with your vet? Or physical therapy? Just curious? __________________ Otto Blk GSD 02/23/10 Circe Blk Sable GSD 06/22/08 My fur babies!!

12-15-2011, 08:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
DanielleOttoMom Elite Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,952	Well I think is beautiful! Congratz on your progress Sheldon. I also applaud you for all your hard work and efforts for helping give Sheldon a happy healthy life. Your hard work has really showed. I bet you have great plans together. So way to go!! :-) I hopeful keep us posted. __________________ Otto Blk GSD 02/23/10 Circe Blk Sable GSD 06/22/08 My fur babies!!

12-15-2011, 11:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
robinhuerta Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,224	really, really a great job done.....HUGE difference! Congrats! __________________ Huerta Hof German Shepherds www.teamhuertahof.com ....where breeding is still considered an art....

12-15-2011, 07:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
iBaman Master Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Cedar City, UT Posts: 809	Lmao, pretty much =3 We think it fits him pretty well (really smart, really stubborn, and just a little on the awkward side). Basically, I had to do all the research on my own...my vet didn't know too much about it. We did a combo of low protein food (21-24%, when we got him, he was on 35% protein food...I almost freaked...) and we did a lot of walking on different surfaces, as they think that has something to do with it. He was in a puppy store for about a month, so being in a cage all day I think set his feet up for failure (though his litter mates were fine). Personally, I think he's still got weak pasterns, but that's getting better and better, so he may recover 100% =D

12-15-2011, 11:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lakl Master Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 525	Congratulations! I went through the same thing with my pup and he's doing great now. It will continue to get better.

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