We got a free pup from a pet store, and we love her to death, I was wondering if anyone new of any health problems associated with a dog that has a deformity like this.
Her 6 toes are on the bottom pad plus the one one toe on the top pad.
2006-09-24 13:05:43 · 16 answers · asked by Tweety B 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Nothing wrong with your puppy at all. It happens and they seem to adopt ot it. When you take the puppy to the vet just double check with them as well.
2006-09-24 13:13:54 · answer #1 · answered by lambchop20002003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There shouldn't be any issues. I had a cat with extra toes on all his feet, and nothing ever happened. It's just a weird little deformity
2006-09-24 20:12:40 · answer #2 · answered by bellelvsbeast 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a fish with 6 fins and a dog with 10 toes on each pad.Your
dog is just special
2006-09-24 20:33:48 · answer #3 · answered by Whispering.Cranes 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Chances are it is from in-breeding. That is usually the case . And the in-breeding may go back as far as to the puppy's grandparents. I just would make sure not to use her as a breeding dog.
2006-09-24 20:11:20 · answer #4 · answered by Norskeyenta 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some animals are just born with extra toes. It shouldn't cause any problems or any additional health problems. Just have fun with her!
2006-09-24 20:09:19 · answer #5 · answered by Carrie 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You go ahead & give her lots of TLC.
This came from a gen both parents carried.
Once her breeder saw this, she should have never did that breeding again.
Have your puppy fixed. Not wise to chance passing it on.
2006-09-25 02:46:02 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats called polydactyl. I would suggest you take it to the veterinarian and have them removed. They can cause problems by getting caught on things and then you will have a real problem!
2006-09-24 20:08:36 · answer #7 · answered by apha_barrelracer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No problems with it. Some breeds/mixes have double dews in the back.
2006-09-24 20:08:52 · answer #8 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
take her to the vet and see if you could get them taken off, it sounds cruel i know, but those extras can get caught on stuff and then she'll get hurt ... good luck and God Bless.
2006-09-24 20:10:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing to worry about I had several cats like that one of my cats had seven on both back six on both front we called him W.T or wide track.
2006-09-24 20:07:58 · answer #10 · answered by conundrum_dragon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋