Help on Splay FEET - Page 1

One on the pups I sold had splay feet (all four legs)... the other siblings did not ... Is SPLAY feet genetic and inherited???... Is the pup lacking some Vitamin or minerals???... What causes splay feet and how can you avoid it... Is there a regimen to correct the cosmetic and functional problem??? Need answers ... Help for my pup...

could be genetic - or could be nutritional. To try to help the pup - increase the protein level of his food - if he's not already on puppy food, feed him puppy food, or add another protein source - raw egg, raw meat or maybe some canned food (not "good" for him but will help with protein/calory intake). Sometimes flat/splayed feet or weak/down pasterns are caused by the pup needing more protein in the diet. Don't let him get fat - that will hinder rather than help. More exercise in soft footing - if he's being kept on concrete get him off the concrete - get him on ground, or shavings, sand or gravel. molly

Molly, and Marci, I have always found if anyone starts to splay added Solid Gold Bone Meal takes care of the problem. In fact when I consulted my vet about this the very first time, he said Calcium definciencey. and I noted that this seems to happen about the time Mom starts to wean the pups, some may have this happen while othere will not, some litters one or two, some litters none. But Bone Meal has always cured the issue. Marci, You must be careful to only use Bone Meal for animal consumption, One idiot actually thought the vet meant the Bone Meal you use on flower beds. Nearly killed that dog. DO NOT use anything like that. The only outfit I know that makes bone meal for dogs is Solid Gold. So Solid Gold Bone Meal is safe Any other type I know nothing about. Consult your vet.