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boxer pup bad front paws

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Question
i have a boxer pup who looks like if his front paws are broken but doesn't cry he walks like if he is very bowlegged. is this serious?


Answer
What has your veterinarian said about this?

It sounds as though your puppy has been on a very bad diet, possibly one containing too much calcium. Here is some information (photos) on what feeding a diet that causes excessive growth too early too soon does to some of the larger breeds: http://www.eaglepack.com/Pages/EP_PetHealth.html#lgnt

If he is on puppy food, take him off and put him on something that is lower protein, fat, and calcium.