miley25 Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Recently purchased great dane puppy. She's so friendly and loveable. Within 4 days of having her, i noticed her legs 'bowing' and her toes pointing out. This was a concern before i got the pup. I researched throughly the right food and needs of a great dane and thought i was on the right track. I decided on eagle pack giant breed puppy, small amount raw mince, small amount of canned eagle pack puppy, vitamin c and yoghurt. I took her to our vet and he said to just give her rest. I am very worries this will permently hurt her. She does not seem real worried about it all. I was thinking of puting her on the diet suggestted by the great dane lady, but most of the ingredients are not available in australia. Does any one know where you can get 'nzymes' brand dietry enzymes and ox-e drops? Or an similar brand? I am so worried that there should be more that i can do but don't know what. I have checked with breeder and this has not been a problem before. Any suggeston greatly appreciated. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Hello. this thread may be of help to you.. lots of information on the pages :D http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?show...=knuckling+over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Are you sure its a problem?? & not something you arent truly sure off. Different breeds certainly have different growing faces & over supplementing can be just as dangerous.If your breeder is a good one then they would now there lines as to the way they grow. Just be careful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaY Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 (edited) Hi Miley, Within 4 days of having her, i noticed her legs 'bowing' and her toes pointing out. Knuckling over and toes pointing out (east west feet ) are two different things. East west feet or bowing out, can be caused by to much protein in Great Dane puppies keep your food protein levels around 21-23% Dry food most dane breeders feed giant breed ADULT The puppy versions always have a higher protein level vitamin c and yoghurt are great, keep them up. I would cut out the can food, and stick to dry and mince. Come and visit us in the Dane thread http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?show...amp;start=17490 east west knuckling over Edited June 29, 2008 by SwaY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 I had a similar problem with a rescue pug pup I am fostering. She still has growth plate issues but we are pretty sure she was born with them. When she first started knuckling I cut back her food as I was feeding way to much. So make sure you aren't feeding her to much food for each meal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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