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by FloppyEars
Sun Sep 22, 2019 8:52 am
Forum: Amputation
Topic: Adopting dog without rear paw, prosthetic advice?
Replies: 4
Views: 6509

Re: Adopting dog without rear paw, prosthetic advice?

Thank you for your insight! We initially thought he may never need a prosthetic but as he’s grown, dealing with his leg is causing him issues. He’s only missing the paw, so he has to haul around this big ol leg behind him, he’s a large German Shepherd mix!
by FloppyEars
Sat Sep 21, 2019 11:34 am
Forum: Amputation
Topic: Adopting dog without rear paw, prosthetic advice?
Replies: 4
Views: 6509

Adopting dog without rear paw, prosthetic advice?

Hello! I am so happy to have found this site! We are in the process of adopting this sweet boy, he’s missing his back paw from birth. The vet has said he’s an excellent candidate for a prosthetic. We will likely start him with a splint and then purchase him a custom prosthetic when he’s done growing...