Front legs bowing?? Photos.
Hey guys,My dane is almost 7 months old. Prior to getting him I was reading about the horror stories with leg bowing and the cost involved. So I watch Jax's legs like a hawk.The other day I notice...
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OK we went to the consult. Looks like all of his joints are doing great, all except where there is some cartilage in the way. The doc said it is hard to tell but he thinks Jax may grow out of it. He...
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I'm keeping my fingers crossed that time takes care of it. Let us know how things progress.
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His legs haven't gotten worse. His left one looks somewhat normal, but the darn right one is still crooked. His 2nd exam is this friday, so we will see what the doc says.
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Thanks for the updates...please keep them coming.Is wrapping or splinting being considered?
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Great news. Let us know how the Friday exam goes. Did you wrap?
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The doc told me not to wrap his legs or splint them because it weakens the muscle.However I don't see why I shouldn't try to while he is sleeping in his crate. But I know he would chew it off in no...
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Sorry, I forgot that wrapping had been considered and discussed earlier in this thread. You are seeing some improvement and that is fantastic.I look forward to reading what the vet has to say at the...
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I wouldn't say improvements, he just hasn't gotten any worse. The way he jumps and plays, goes up and down stairs, and walks just makes me think he is fine. Then I look at his crooked leg and think...
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Well the vet spoke with me Monday. He said it looks like he will need surgery. He said I can wait a few weeks just in case they get better from a growth spurt or something. Is there any disadvantage...
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Just curious why your vet wouldnt try spliting and wrapping before giving surgery a go? I dont see why you couldnt give it a shot before jumping right into surgery..
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Please check out the specialist you spoke of. I'm no vet but sure does seem a drastic approach. What will the surgery do? Has the growth plate closed too early?
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That's the thing the growth plates are still open from what he could tell. After looking at his business card he is a surgeon specialist, so I guess I was just given a surgical consult. I really want...
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Check to see if there is a Great Dane Club near you. They may be able to give you a good dane vet! I have to agree with you, to exhaust all other options.....that's what I did but still had to have...
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My parents are going to help me out with Jax. We have a good vet college with specialiasts about 30 minutes away. They were going to take him there to get a few specialists to look at him at once. So...
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We haven't been able to get Jax to see the specialists at the college. It's really hard trying to get ahold of somebody! Meanwhile on this new food he now weighs 70 lbs and is 28 inches at the...
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I know how frustrating it must be waiting to get ahold of the specialist. But, coming from someone who went through this... Keep in mind, each time Jax has a growth spurt.. the worse his legs will get...
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Squeaky wheel gets the oil lol, don't give up and keep trying to get in touch with them.
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Well after a few months I have good news! After his growth spurt and a few months on good food he digests correctly, I'm happy to report his left leg has completely straightened out! Also his right...
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Here's a pic of the boy investigating his first pumpkins. He is now 10.5 months old and 90+ lbs!
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