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Flat-footedness

Discussion in 'Health & Nutrition' started by WNK, Aug 25, 2009.

  1. WNK

    WNK Big Dog

    Hello,

    my question is: What are the reasons for flat-footedness?
    Is it genetics (does it run in family of dog), bad growing up, bad food or are there other possible reasons?

    Greetings
     
    Last edited by a moderator: Aug 25, 2009
    WNK, Aug 25, 2009
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  2. Inter-tel

    Inter-tel Big Dog

    you mean splay foot? genetic fault.
     
    Inter-tel, Aug 25, 2009
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  3. WNK

    WNK Big Dog

    Yeah, splay foot.
     
    WNK, Aug 25, 2009
    #3
  4. Inter-tel

    Inter-tel Big Dog

    poor nutrition and 'shudder' wire flooring will also contribute to splay foot.
     
    Inter-tel, Aug 25, 2009
    #4
  5. TheVictor22

    TheVictor22 CH Dog

    It sometimes happend in heavly inbred dogs.... it can be from poor nutrition too.


    Vic
     
    TheVictor22, Aug 25, 2009
    #5
  6. bookerb

    bookerb Pup

    Can this be somewhat helped (not fixed, but maybe at least to make the dog more comfortable) by exercising on pea gravel to help exercise the foot and get more support?
     
    bookerb, Aug 25, 2009
    #6
  7. HighCoastHiker

    HighCoastHiker Top Dog

    All of the above. All can play a part.
     
    HighCoastHiker, Aug 25, 2009
    #7

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