There are many possibilities for a puppy's front legs to be bent. It may be caused by a lack of calcium or nutrition, or it may be caused by a joint disease, fracture, joint dislocation or other injury. Seek medical attention as soon as possible in this case.
1. Curved front legs caused by calcium deficiency in dogs
1. How to judge whether puppies are calcium deficient
Calcium deficiency in puppies usually means double rows of teeth and leg shape. It is unsightly, and the hair will become dull and sparse. A healthy dog's hair should be bright and shiny. However, dogs with calcium deficiency not only suffer from severe hair loss, but also have darker hair color, become increasingly sparse, and are not smooth to the touch. When your dog’s hair develops these conditions, it’s time to give your dog calcium supplements.
2. How to judge whether adult dogs are calcium deficient
The general symptoms of calcium deficiency in adult dogs are loss of appetite, gradual weight loss, and eventually joint swelling and deformation, ribs outside the The wrist and elbow joints of the forelimbs were deformed, and the patient was limping and unsteady. Therefore, it is even more important to ensure that dogs are provided with balanced nutrition, especially the ratio of calcium to phosphorus, to maintain bone health.
3. Calcium supplementation method: Feed foods high in calcium, such as bones, bone broth, etc.; feed calcium tablets, which are generally available in pet supply stores. Feed them in appropriate amounts and at the right time according to the drug instructions. That’s it; severe calcium deficiency (legs are bent) leads to the inability to walk normally, and you need to go to a pet store to hang a hanging bottle to supplement calcium.
2. Other reasons why the dog’s front legs are bent:
1. It may be related to the dog’s own bone development. For example, the development of the radius and ulna is not synchronized, causing the dog to The dog's front legs are bent.
2. Due to certain trauma, such as forelimb bone fractures that were not fixed correctly in time or forelimb joint ligament rupture.
3. Arthritis is a type of joint inflammation that may cause joint swelling, pain, and bending. Arthritis may be caused by genetics, age, excessive exercise, or other factors. Your veterinarian can provide treatment recommendations such as medications, joint supplements, or lifestyle changes.