8 week old pit bull with bow legs

by vikki
(georgia)

my new puppy seems to be bow legged in the front and sometimes he walk on the back part of his front legs with the paw being bent????



Hi Vikki
I'm afraid that I can't say for sure what is going on with your pups' legs. It could be a congenital problem, possibly due to his position in the womb or an inherited flaw.

However, it could also be the result of inadequate, or incorrect, nutrition. A similar sort of 'knuckling over' is most often seen in large breed dogs such as Great Danes.

I would advise you to take your pup to the vet for a full evaluation so that you know what is causing the problem and can get him any treatment he needs.

I'd also suggest that you visit this webpage Puppy Feed Program for Knuckling Over as it has information and advice that may help.

I wish you the best of luck with this and hope that you're able to get this taken care of quickly.