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Puppy with turned out hips

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Question
Hi,  I have a litter of 4week old Labradors. They are all really healthy apart from one girl that seems to have turned out hips. I went and saw the vet, and she said that she needs to strengthen her hip and leg muscles. I am wondering if you know any exercises I could do with the puppy to help her?

Answer
Hi. Because she is so little, you don't want to over exercise her. You can roll a ball across the floor and let her chase it to start her out. When she gets older, you can walk her, I would do it on grass, and you could even walk her on a hill, this will strengthen her muscles. She should get exercise with her litter mates as well. Good luck!