Malancha | 01-03-2011 10:21 PM | 6 wk old puppy underdeveloped Looking for anyone with experience working with underdeveloped Yorkies. This is not an injury but birth defect. Our puppy's xray shows underdeveloped knees. The vet says she has the "soft" spot too. (Another late develpoment.) She is 6 wks old and has no diet issues. She can cruise around on her knees but I am concerned she may cause damage. He says it might develop in time. This is not swimmer's feet though perhaps she could cause some of the abdominal concern associated with that. Early on she slept on her back. She now sleeps on her side. She has tried to use her feet properly recently and she can sit on her rear tucking her feet into place under her. (Both give me hope.) I am thinking of trying to create my own boggle with bias tape to secure her feet more properly in place as well as protect her knees since she crawls on them. It is my understanding that this may keep her lifted to protect abdomen flattening also. I've already called too numerous to mention vets in this area and seen one for xrays. We did neuter dad even though this is not necessarily hereditary. So any Constructive, experienced advice would be appreciated. |