pocketpit wrote:ACL injuries are very common with straight stifled dogs. Avoiding exercise where she has to do sudden stops and quick turns would be best to help prevent tears to the ACLs. You've already done the first recommend bit, which is to keep your dog at a proper weight
a-bull wrote:My guy has the same problem.
My first dog had it, too, and as he aged he developed a wicked swayback. Eventually, (at around age 14), his hind legs became weak and he would fall. Didn't stop him, though, but he was a hard one to get near water---and I agree that swimming is probably one of the best, low impact exercises you could do.
I know very little about genetics, but I think it's a genetic defect, so I'm actually not sure how much you can change, other than to strenghten the area to try to prevent injury or deterioration.
Look forward to hearing ideas/suggestions!
houlabulla? wrote:Im not sure what you all mean about straight legs? What is normal and what is abnormal?
Patch O' Pits wrote:a-bull wrote:My guy has the same problem.
My first dog had it, too, and as he aged he developed a wicked swayback. Eventually, (at around age 14), his hind legs became weak and he would fall. Didn't stop him, though, but he was a hard one to get near water---and I agree that swimming is probably one of the best, low impact exercises you could do.
I know very little about genetics, but I think it's a genetic defect, so I'm actually not sure how much you can change, other than to strenghten the area to try to prevent injury or deterioration.
Look forward to hearing ideas/suggestions!
That sounds like other genetic probles and maybe arthritis HD or degenerative disc troubles were also at play as not just straight stiffles
Patch O' Pits wrote:houlabulla? wrote:Im not sure what you all mean about straight legs? What is normal and what is abnormal?
It is the curve or turn in the stiffle which is like the thigh on the rear legs.
This will help you understand it better:
http://www.apbtconformation.com/hindquarters.htm
pitbullmamaliz wrote:Inara's perfect. Sorry for you fools!
Just kidding! Just wanted to yank some chains!
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