My puppy has small legs. Should I give him joint supplements?

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Hi I own a Rat Terrier he is now 19 weeks old. He has such small legs I worry about his joints, thinking of getting him joint supplements.. Do you recommend this? Anything you believe would be beneficial to him? Thanks. Pet's info: Dog | Rat Terrier | Male | unneutered | 4 months and 22 days old | 13 lbs

Karly Macon, DVM, MS, CVA Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist · Accepted Answer

Gunner does not need to be on joint medication at his age. I would concentrate on feeding him a balanced, high-quality puppy diet like Hills or Royal Canin until he is approximately 12 months old, when you can switch him to an adult diet. Make sure he has all of his vaccinations and deworming, and your veterinarian can examine his joints to make sure he looks healthy. Also, as he ages make sure he stays slim and never gets fat, as obesity is the number one cause of joint problems in older dogs. Hope that helps!

My puppy has small legs. Should I give him joint supplements?

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