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by fawndallas on 08 July 2012 - 15:07
by Markobytes on 08 July 2012 - 16:07
by fawndallas on 08 July 2012 - 16:07
by Markobytes on 08 July 2012 - 16:07
by fawndallas on 08 July 2012 - 16:07
by Nans gsd on 08 July 2012 - 16:07
by FerrumGSDs on 08 July 2012 - 16:07
http://media.photobucket.com/image/Canine%20carpal%20subluxation/GROCKSHD/Jager/P1020189.jpg
by FerrumGSDs on 08 July 2012 - 16:07
http://www.freedomkennels.virtualave.net/carpal.htm
by Markobytes on 08 July 2012 - 16:07
A weak pastern puts too much stress on the joint connecting the lower arm with the pastern. I would think it would cause pain in extreme cases. The correct angle should be able to transfer and withstand the weight of a dog properly in forward motion as well as standing still. I assume it would affect a dog's surefootedness as well as endurance.
by EuroShepherd on 08 July 2012 - 16:07
Pasterns is the wrist area of the dog's forelegs. The joint from the paw to the lower foreleg.
Diet can also affect the pasterns, particularly very high protein kibble fed to puppies is known to cause very weak pasterns.
Pasterns can also "knuckle over" and there are forms of carpal subluxation that cause can cause severe twisting of the pasterns.
The most common pastern problem in GSDs is weak pasterns (also called downed pasterns)
Give me an hour or so and I'll go thru my collection of photos, circle the pasterns and post them here.
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