Are my dog's bowed legs carpal valgus? Do Labradors get it too?

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Looking at his legs as shown in attach photo do you think he has carpal valgas ? Also does other breed like labrador also have or can generate this carpal valgas problem ? Though he walks and runs very fine and dont ever limp also ..... also do labradors also can develop this kinda leg shape. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | 2 years and 9 months old

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

Danny does appear to have an angular limb deformity, valgus refers to the toes pointing out rather than in. It can be caused by individual genetics or inappropriate nutrition. Nutritional causes can happen in any breed. It is important to look at a puppy's parents to see if they have good conformation since this condition is heritable. Once a puppy is fully grown, it is unlikely that we can try to correct this defect without surgery.

Are my dog's bowed legs carpal valgus? Do Labradors get it too?

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