My 7-month Lab's hind leg is diagonal. Is this normal? Exercises?

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I have a black Labrador, 7 months old. He tends to put his left hind leg a little diagonally in front rather than straight in front. Is this a cause of concern? Can any exercises help him? Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 7 months and 12 days old | 75 lbs

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

What you are describing can be normal in a hyper growing puppy that is still perfecting his coordination; however there are a few developmental disease that large breed puppies can get that can cause some altered gaits and intermittent lameness. Exercise will help if it is normal but may make it worse if there is a developmental problem. I would schedule an appointment with your vet to have Clive checked for an development disease

My 7-month Lab's hind leg is diagonal. Is this normal? Exercises?

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