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Posted by wabashvalleylep on 11-20-2009 12:53 AM:

young dog with leg problems what is it

I have a 6 month old pup that when you look at him it looks like his leg from the knee area down is bent. It is like he is walking on his whole bottom portion of his leg. I just noticed this today. My dogs are fed very well and are healthy. What is this and how can I cure it. I have had a guy say it was ricketts. Is that what you all think. Let me know.

Posted by Dan Dogs on 11-20-2009 01:00 AM:

sounds like ricketts, give cod liver oil..if its real severe you may need to splint its legs or have a vet give his thought on it.

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Posted by COALMINER28 on 11-20-2009 01:10 AM:

Cod liver oil & PLENTY OF SUNLIGHT I repeat SUNLIGHT is the key

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Posted by Bear on 11-20-2009 01:51 AM:

Ricketts,but at his age cod liver oil probally wont be enough.Splints are most likely way to go.

Posted by wabashvalleylep on 11-20-2009 01:54 AM:

thanks what causes this? I have never seen it before

Posted by Dan Dogs on 11-20-2009 11:39 PM:

lack of sunlight or vitamin A OR D.

Posted by Dogwhisper on 11-22-2009 03:04 PM:

I found this info. doing a search, thought I'd pass it on.

The illness of Rickets is present in young dogs due to the lack or deficiency of "calcium or vitamin D."
It is characterized by a tendency toward the formation of long bones in the legs. You will notice bone swellings developing in the extremities(legs) of the long bones.There is a tendency in puppies for the long bones to arch outwards due to the pressure of the body weight. In more advanced cases, the complete bone structure is deteriorated, and the dog has a lot of difficulties getting around.

" The lack of sunlight is also a contributing cause of rickets, as well as a bad diet. "

The case can worsen notably, leading to an irreversible state. If you think this is what your pup has, please take it to the vet soon!

Posted by Craig Harris on 11-22-2009 09:29 PM:

josh go to drug store get calcium pills ,give 2 times a day ,some cod liver oil on food wont hurt ,good amount of sun ,and with the calcium pills ,he will come out of it ,but can take several weeks ,and is the hunt the 28th a acha hunt

Posted by JEFFHESTER on 11-23-2009 06:26 AM:

Cod liver oil

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Originally posted by bearhunter
Ricketts,but at his age cod liver oil probally wont be enough.Splints are most likely way to go.

I had a post a few weeks ago talking about the benefits of cod liver oil. It works on some and some it don't. The cheapest place I've found it is at Walgreens. I've got a 4 month old pup that'll go 60 pounds or better. He was starting to get bowed legged the cod liver oil straightened him out.
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Posted by wabashvalleylep on 11-23-2009 01:30 PM:

craig the hunt on the 28 is the last acha hunt we have scheduled

Posted by Craig Harris on 11-23-2009 01:32 PM:

will try make it

Posted by Big Bawler on 11-23-2009 02:03 PM:

its probably not rickets...its called knuckled over. try a food change from puppy chow to normal adult feed like a 21-12. i had one a couple weeks back get real bad and after 4 or 5 days after the food change it went away and the pup is now perfect.
i also recomend 1 spoon of cod liver oil a day until the bottle is gone. here is a link about knuckled over pups..

http://www.greatdanelady.com/articl...ckling_over.htm

id be willing to bet after a feed change and some cod liver oil it will clear up within a week

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Posted by oklared on 11-23-2009 06:41 PM:

Call Doc Mitchel at 1 918 640 6225

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