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Flat Feet

Discussion in 'Health & Nutrition' started by JulianMTY, Oct 12, 2015.

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  1. JulianMTY

    JulianMTY Pup

    My brother has a 8 month old pup, I noticed last night that his feet seem very flat and got concerned. I hadn't noticed till just last night or I would have acted sooner, any tips on how to fix it?
     
    JulianMTY, Oct 12, 2015
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  2. JulianMTY

    JulianMTY Pup

    JulianMTY, Oct 12, 2015
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  3. slim12

    slim12 Super Moderator Staff Member

    They look OK to me. At 8 months there is so many different growth rates going on it would be hard to diagnose an actual problem and even harder to treat it. Bones in his legs could be growing at different rates. If the bones leading to the foot get the slightest bit longer the angulation changes and the result is the appearance of flatter feet.


    Anywhere from 6-12mos. can be that ugly stage. They can get long and spindly as the bones are outgrowing the rest of his body and then in the 18mo range things start coming together and at 2 and 3 the dog is beautiful, as well as anatomically correct.


    A balanced well rounded diet is a must during this time, parasite free, and properly exercised. I would not supplement to correct this issue unless a vet said his blood work indicated he was short on a mineral etc.etc.etc.


    Just my $0.02. Good luck. S
     
    slim12, Oct 12, 2015
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  4. JulianMTY

    JulianMTY Pup

    Well that's good to hear. I will just wait and see then. Thanks for the reply!
     
    JulianMTY, Oct 13, 2015
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  5. PHARMER

    PHARMER Pup

    I automatically thought of "duck feet" as I call it. I've found that dogs who've been crated a lot without being worked tend to have that look. Mostly on the front paws though.
     
    PHARMER, Oct 13, 2015
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  6. JulianMTY

    JulianMTY Pup

    He's never been crated, and hasn't been worked at all like I said he's only 8 months and I'm barely going to start getting him in better shape and try training him. Anyway that he could be affected by his feet?
     
    JulianMTY, Oct 14, 2015
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  7. Red Cemtre

    Red Cemtre Big Dog

    Could be just what he's born with. Found this on a greyhound website
    "Some pups are born with flat feet, unfortunately. When they are grown and start to race, they tend to get more injury problems, as greater strain is placed on the tendons and wrists, because of the flat feet. We have seen several like this and it had nothing to do with the rearing conditions. This was just their conformation. None of them turned out to be racing propositions, as they had too many injury problems".
    Might just need to take it easy a little with the dog in the future
     
    Red Cemtre, Oct 17, 2015
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  8. scratchin dog

    scratchin dog CH Dog

    Looks to me like he is "down in the hocks". The angulation in the hock is extreme. From the hock down to the foot should be more perpendicular to the ground, not on an angle where his hocks are underneath him. This gives the appearance of flat feet. Most likely it's genetic but it may correct itself as he grows. I wouldn't do any intense exercise and I would keep him lean just to keep the stress off the hocks. What are you feeding?
     
    scratchin dog, Oct 17, 2015
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  9. JulianMTY

    JulianMTY Pup

    Sorry I took so long for the reply, he's fed a medium quality kibble (not the best but not the worse either) and I don't think I'll be doing any hard work with him anymore.
     
    JulianMTY, Oct 31, 2015
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  10. JulianMTY

    JulianMTY Pup

    Red, It could be, I never actually knew the parents he was given to my brother as a puppy.
     
    JulianMTY, Oct 31, 2015
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