Leg problem in foster hound

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Cynthia Swearingen

Discussion Starter · Feb 7, 2005

Our new foster, Martina, has a very crooked foreleg. She does favor it a bit when walking, and the knee area appear knuckled over, while the foot itself is turned sharply outwards. Being as new to bassets as I am, I'm not sure what this might be. She has no pain in the leg that I can determine. Rescue said they see a great many of these, and it is a birth defect. Also, when she is walking, the kneecap area appears to be moving around. Any idea what this might be, and do I need to have it checked myself? The rescue organization had her vetted, but had no comment as to the leg. She runs fine, plays and jumps with no problems I can see. I know I'm a worrywart, but if it's something that needs to be fixed, I'd like to know.

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Mikey T

· #3 · Feb 7, 2005

Without x-ray and possibly an MRI it is not possible to tell what is the exact cause of the problem. But conformation problems in the front assembly of basset hounds is quite common. One of the most if not the most difficult tasks of a breeder is obtaining and mantaining a proper front in a basset. Give that bassets are prone to Elbow displasia

Elbow disease is a problem of growing dogs and the clinical signs of the three main problems are somewhat similar. The earliest problem recognised was UAP. The German Shepherd Dog and the Basset Hound are the two main breeds involved, although any middle size or larger breed may be affected.

and elbow incongruity

[ February 07, 2005, 02:12 AM: Message edited by: Toughynutter ]

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