My puppy is flat-footed due to carpal hyperextension. What can I do?

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Hi there I recently bought a rottweiler puppy He is walking a bit 'flat footed' on his front legs, we took him to the vet, had some xrays done and everything seems to be ok. Their diagnosis was carpal hyperextension. What do you recommend? Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 20 days old | 26.5 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

According to a small animal surgical expert on VIN (the veterinary information network): "Treatment involves regular periods of exercise on secure surfaces such as a grassed area. Light supporting bandages may be used to support the carpus in very severely affected cases but splintage should be avoided because it protects the muscles from the load induced by exercise which is essential for the development of increased muscle tone. Most pups respond in 2–6 weeks to this form of treatment and the prognosis is good." I would speak to Hulk's vet about treatment for his condition.

My puppy is flat-footed due to carpal hyperextension. What can I do?

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