Feet Splayed

[VON KIRCHER]

What are some remedies for feet that are splayed. Nutiriton, surroundings, and environment? Thanks

[chivas]

I was told it comes from the surface they walk on, but i could be wrong. Needs to walk on hard surfaces more was what i was told when i was worried about Chivas's feet but whether that is true or not i dont know. She grew up fine, no splayed feet.
Kim

[Judi W]

If you can walk the dog on sand or tiny pea gravel, that will require that they work their feet which can build strength within the limited of the genetic framework. A dog will not dig in with toes and flex feet on concrete or solid surfaces.

Do NOT supplement calcium per your other post. Calcium must be kept in a balanced proportion relative to other nutrients and supplementing can throw that all out of wack causing exactly the orthopedic problems you are hoping to avoid.

[samanthac]

I donlt know if this is true or not, but I was told that all Rottweiler puppies have the appearance of splayed feet but that most grow out of that.

[Rott-Wiley]

It may be due to an imbalance of calcium to phosphorous. I think I suggested you add bone meal to your dogs diet before. Is she also down on her feet? Do you know what I mean when I ask that?

[samanthac]

Originally posted by Judi W
Do NOT supplement calcium per your other post. Calcium must be kept in a balanced proportion relative to other nutrients and supplementing can throw that all out of wack causing exactly the orthopedic problems you are hoping to avoid.

OMG Judi is SO right. There is no need to supplement a growing dog with calcium or phosphorus. You want to watch those levels very closely. If they get too much it will cause the bones to grow too quick. Since bones already grow quicker than muscle, this would be catastrophic to structure.

[Trinitii]

I have never heard of splayed feet. What do they look like?


Trinitii

Just remembered I can probably look it up on the net! silly me

[VON KIRCHER]

Thank you so much, I was about to start him today. I am so happy with the forum, and all the help everyone gives.

To Rott-Wiley, no I don't know what you mean, can you explain?

[sophie's-mom]

Originally posted by Judi W
If you can walk the dog on sand or tiny pea gravel, that will require that they work their feet which can build strength within the limited of the genetic framework.

I have heard this from several people and it really seems like it will work.

This sounds like a good first step.......worry about supplimenting later down the road......not right now.

Ian's feet splay and his pasturns are low. He's 18 months old.....but you still have time.

[VON KIRCHER]

I can attest to the fact that changing his surface has already helped. He is starting to stand more on his toes. He is on our lawn in the back yard for most of the day, and now that it is getting warmer here in Calif. he can be out doors, and enjoy my 5 acres.

[Rott-Wiley]

Originally posted by VON KIRCHER
To Rott-Wiley, no I don't know what you mean, can you explain?

Oh, here goes. . . Make a tight fist and bend your wrist so your hand forms a nice L shape. Now, relax your hand and bend slightly at the wrist. That would roughly give you an example of being down on their feet.