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Why is my German Shepherd puppy limping on its back leg since birth?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | spayed | 5 months and 7 days old | 26.4 lbs

My German sgshephe puppy have problems in back left leg bibirth

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 19th, 2018

Since this condition apparently is congenital, it will not go away by itself or with medication. You may want to see a veterinary orthopedic specialist for an exam. He will be able to tell you if there is a way to correct this either by surgery or bandaging or other methods.

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