Why are my puppies dragging their hind legs and holding them stiff?

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My basset hound has her first litter out of 5 puppies 3 of them are dragging their hind legs. They are 35 days old. And they are not bending their knee bones. They are holding it stiff. Please help me how can i make them normal like other puppies and walk properly. Pet's info: Dog | Basset Hound | Female | unspayed

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

I hate to hear the puppies are having problems. The puppies need to be examined by the veterinarian within the next day. This could be related to a congenital problem, parasites, a brain infection or inappropriate environment. I'm not sure if your puppies are 'swimmer' puppies but this link may help explain this condition: https://www.petcoach.co/article/swimmer-puppies-puppies-that-have-difficulty-standing/ Bring in a stool sample for testing and your veterinarian will help determine the cause and treatment. Best of luck.

Why are my puppies dragging their hind legs and holding them stiff?

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