 Valgus deformity??? Has anyone heard of this??
Okay, so I've always considered the way my puppy's front paws turn out to be sooo adorable... Almost like she standing with 'pretty feet' in a slight first position. As her feet have been like this since i adopted her at six weeks (I know, WAAAAAY too young, but i got her from the pound, so there was no help for it) I've never thought anything of it. However, recently I've noticed that her 'turn out' has become much more pronounced, especially in her left leg, and I started thinking that it might be something more than just the adorable way God made her. So to Google I went. I wasn't able to find much, but I did come across the term 'valgus deformity' and I was wondering if anyone has ever heard of this or had any experience it. Should I be alarmed? Well, I am alarmed, but do I really need to be? The turn out really is rather slight... It only concerns me because the angle suddenly seems more acute. I do plan on taking her to the vet, but any info or suggestions/advice from y'all about what, if anything, this could be would be greatly appreciated!!! |