Why is my puppy's leg shaking and bending, even after a normal X-ray?

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Hi, I have two month old lab puppy. He is fine otherwise, but his right (first) leg is shaking and at times his leg is bending, not standing as it should. I have done an x-ray of his leg but the specialist said that there wasn't anything odd. I can provide the scans to you, just in case. Can you help me understand what could be wrong with they puppy, and if that can be fully recovered in the future. Best regards, Ardian. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | neutered | 2 months and 8 days old | 6 lbs

Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH · Accepted Answer

Hi Ardian, I would ask your veterinarian about carpal flexural deformity. It is a condition that we can see in young puppies that have normal x-rays. They think it happens because the bones and tendons are growing at different rates, but they are not sure of the cause. The good news is that it seems to resolve in a few weeks and does not cause any long term problems. Some people recommend a diet change, but it has not been proven to make a difference. It is not recommended to splint the wrists. Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Why is my puppy's leg shaking and bending, even after a normal X-ray?

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