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My puppy's paws point out. Is this east-west feet or carpal valgus?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | 2 years and 9 months old

What is this easy west feet ? Also pls tell me different feet shape and pattern shape and is carpal valgas and easy west feet are same ?

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Answered By Susan England-Foster

Veterinarian

Published on September 13th, 2018

I will say East-west feet are not something I hear about often. However it does appear some people use this term to describe a puppy with feet that point in abnormal positions. It does not 100% mean carpal valgus. Carpal Valgus most of the time is a congenital defect that does not correct itself with time and age. hope that helps

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