Did one 8-mile run harm my 11-week-old puppy's developing joints?

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Will my 11 week old puppy’s joints be OK (from a development perspective) from a one time 8 mile trail run, especially if I don’t do it again until he’s older? Did I damage him from one time occurrence or fine as long as not repetitive? He seems ok and walking like normal. Pet's info: Dog | Treeing Walker Coonhound | Male | unneutered | 11 lbs

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

This is impossible to predict as the bones and cartilage are very soft at 11 weeks and repetitive impact could cause pressure and wear but a once off would be unlikely to have any on going effects if it did not create lameness within the first 3-5days. I would recommend he is fed a high quality puppy food up until at least 12-15months to optimise bone and joint development and promote healthy cartilage

Did one 8-mile run harm my 11-week-old puppy's developing joints?

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