Staycalm Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Just heard from my sister in Brisbane that their new puppy won't have to be put down by the RSPCA. He was adopted by their family a couple of weeks ago and they noticed some knuckling and other strange leg actions, especially when he is tired. From what I read very briefly (because she has been very upset) the RSPCA vet told them he had some horribly painful genetic bone growth disorder and recommended he be returned to the RSPCA. And you can imagine what would happen next ;) Anyway, thankfully she took him to a specialist surgeon and he says "the puppy has carpal flexural deformity or carpal hyperflexion which is tautness of the tendons of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle. With rest and good quality diet a majority of animals spontaneously recover, in some puppies it is necessary to section the tendons to regain normal posture (a minor procedure). " We are all just rapt. I haven't met him but he sounds like a lovely little fellow and the family has been so upset this week. I am so glad for them. Has anyone had any experience with this? How did you find out and how was it treated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brennan's Mum Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Great news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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