paws way to big ( walking on elbows?)

Kodias Bear · 01-13-2012, 12:34 AM

hi all, just picked up my puppy after sending him cross crountry, 2 weeks ago, his paws are really big that he walks like he has clown shoes, cant really run right, is this his cartilage be messed up?

Freestep · 01-13-2012, 12:48 AM

Do you have a picture? All big dogs have disproportionately big feet when they are puppies, and it's normal for them to be a little clumsy.

carmspack · 01-13-2012, 12:53 AM

I think you may be saying he is down on his pasterns?

A picture would help.

CeCe · 01-13-2012, 12:58 AM

Yes. And when he gets older don't forget to teach him how to lift his leg and mark.

Kodias Bear · 01-13-2012, 06:47 PM

here is some pics
when he runs he flops around

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CeCe · 01-13-2012, 06:51 PM

Uh oh. That doesn't look good. Have a vet look him over. Sorry about my other post-I thought it was a troll.

1sttimeforgsd · 01-13-2012, 07:13 PM

Puppy with carpal subluxation - walking on elbows

There was another post on here dealing with this (downed pasterns) it may have some information on here that will be helpful to you.

Puppy with carpal subluxation - walking on elbows (

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Kodias Bear · 01-13-2012, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CeCe

Uh oh. That doesn't look good. Have a vet look him over. Sorry about my other post-I thought it was a troll.

oh thats not good, is there anything we can do? is this a permanent disfigurement?

CeCe · 01-13-2012, 08:25 PM

The link that thats been posted is very informative. I've never seen this condition before but someone linked to a website in the other post that has a before and after pic and the dog is normal in the second pic so it seems like it can get better. Please let your breeder know that he has a problem with his paws and show them the pictures you've posted. I'm hoping for the best for your little guy-he's very cute.

onyx'girl · 01-13-2012, 08:43 PM

I would think the breeder is aware of the pasterns. What was the pup eating at the breeder? I would start with better nutrition to help him.

01-13-2012, 12:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
Kodias Bear New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 23	paws way to big ( walking on elbows?) hi all, just picked up my puppy after sending him cross crountry, 2 weeks ago, his paws are really big that he walks like he has clown shoes, cant really run right, is this his cartilage be messed up? __________________ good boy! Last edited by MaggieRoseLee; 01-15-2012 at 08:06 AM.

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Freestep Knighted Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern California Posts: 3,087	Do you have a picture? All big dogs have disproportionately big feet when they are puppies, and it's normal for them to be a little clumsy. __________________ Luka von Sontausen, CD Vinca von Sontausen, CGC Freestep's Beluga Whale, BWD

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Kodias Bear New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 23	here is some pics when he runs he flops around oversized pictures removed by moderator Maximum picture posting size is 800 x 600 or 600 x 800. Please resize your pictures before posting. __________________ good boy! Last edited by Cassidy's Mom; 01-15-2012 at 12:25 PM. Reason: oversized pictures

01-13-2012, 07:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
1sttimeforgsd Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Virginia Posts: 4,891	Puppy with carpal subluxation - walking on elbows There was another post on here dealing with this (downed pasterns) it may have some information on here that will be helpful to you. Puppy with carpal subluxation - walking on elbows ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page) GROCKSHD __________________ karen, mom to: ace-gsd (bi-color) 6/14/2010 mandy-yellow lab 1/31/2009 baby-terrier mix 11/25/2000 Last edited by 1sttimeforgsd; 01-13-2012 at 07:15 PM.

01-13-2012, 08:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 17,605	I would think the breeder is aware of the pasterns. What was the pup eating at the breeder? I would start with better nutrition to help him. __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Gideon v Wildhaus aka Karlo

01-13-2012, 12:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
carmspack Knighted Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: ontario - Posts: 3,325	I think you may be saying he is down on his pasterns? A picture would help.

01-13-2012, 12:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
CeCe Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 280	Yes. And when he gets older don't forget to teach him how to lift his leg and mark.

01-13-2012, 06:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
CeCe Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 280	Uh oh. That doesn't look good. Have a vet look him over. Sorry about my other post-I thought it was a troll.

01-13-2012, 08:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
CeCe Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 280	The link that thats been posted is very informative. I've never seen this condition before but someone linked to a website in the other post that has a before and after pic and the dog is normal in the second pic so it seems like it can get better. Please let your breeder know that he has a problem with his paws and show them the pictures you've posted. I'm hoping for the best for your little guy-he's very cute.

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