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What's the matter with my dog's front leg being bent?

There are many possibilities for a dog's front leg to be bent, it may be due to a lack of calcium or nutrition, a joint disease, or fractures, joint dislocations, or other injuries. It is advisable to see a vet as soon as possible.

  1. Front leg bent caused by lack of calcium in dogs

  2. How to judge if a puppy is deficient in calcium

A puppy deficient in calcium generally has double teeth and an unpleasant leg shape. The fur will become dark in color and thin, and healthy dog fur should be bright and glossy. However, dogs deficient in calcium not only shed hair severely but also have dull hair color, increasingly sparse hair, and rough to the touch. When a dog's fur exhibits these symptoms, it's time to supplement calcium.

  1. How to judge if an adult dog is deficient in calcium

The general symptoms of calcium deficiency in adult dogs are loss of appetite, gradual weight loss, and eventually joint swelling and deformation, ribcage protrusion, and wrist and elbow joint deformation. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that dogs receive balanced nutrition, especially the ratio of calcium and phosphorus, to maintain bone health.

  1. Methods to supplement calcium: Feed foods high in calcium, such as bones and bone broth; give calcium supplements, which can be bought at pet stores, and feed them appropriately and timely according to the medication instructions; if the calcium deficiency is severe (leg bent) and affects normal walking, take the dog to a pet store for intravenous calcium supplementation.

  2. Other reasons for a dog's front leg to be bent:

  3. It may be related to the dog's own skeletal development, such as the radius and ulna developing unevenly, causing the dog's front leg to bend.

  4. It may be caused by certain injuries, such as untreated fractures or joint ligament ruptures in the front limbs.

  5. Arthritis is a joint inflammation that can cause joint swelling, pain, and bending. Arthritis may be caused by genetics, age, excessive exercise, or other factors. Vets can provide treatment suggestions, such as medication, joint health supplements, or lifestyle changes.