Bowed front legs – any advice?

Thanks for the update :-)

I’ve learned something new there; I wasn’t aware of this phenomenon at all.

Hi everyone,

Eko's little issue has been sorted.

It was definitely down to a growth spurt. (After a check-up with the vet and an X-ray: no abnormalities found).

The bones are growing faster than the muscles and tendons... that’s why his legs start bowing when he gets tired. After a week using raised bowls (no change to his food), he’s standing much better now.

Thanks everyone

Actually, because the puppy is still growing, developing and is hypermobile, he gets tired and this is the result... it looks quite dramatic but he isn’t in any pain. As soon as he gets up after a nap: his legs

Are straight.

I’ve never seen anything like it before. I’ve got an appointment with my vet tomorrow, so I’ll let you know...

A friend of mine who’s a physio and a massive animal lover came round to see him and told me that you see this same thing with some young horses.

That is just unbelievable... I wouldn't even dare walk the puppy if I saw that.

What exactly is the issue in vet terms?

Ylang’s paws used to look exactly like that at the end of our walks, so I followed the advice of a friend of mine who's a specialist and it worked.

I've never seen paws like that 😔

Thanks Marcovalou.

I’m relieved.

Ylang is gorgeous.

I’m posting a photo of Ekō's paws after a walk + playtime