The adoption agent at the local humane society says my puppy has rickets.
2006-12-04 05:53:03 · 9 answers · asked by the.kirk.princess 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
The adoption agent at the local humane society says my puppy has rickets. I've been feeding her hamburger, rice and cottage cheese. I have scheulded a vet appointment for her. The thing is i don't think it's rickets. Her stomach was big and hard when we got her, since we've been feeding her the rice diet it has gone down, the other day i gave her some regular dog food and her tummy went round and hard again. I'd like to thank all of you for the feed back but i figured you needed alittle more information.
2006-12-04 17:10:41 · update #1
aww i feel really bad for ur puppy......
Rickets
General Information:
Rickets is a disease of young, growing animals. It is characterized by improper bone development. Typical signs include swelling of the joints and bending or bowing of the bones in the legs. Fractures occur easily because of poor bone development.
Rickets is caused by a dietary imbalance of calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D. Because most dogs are fed commercial dog foods that are properly balanced, the disease is not common. Improper mineral supplementation or a diet high in meats can cause rickets.
Diet control is extremely important in treating rickets. Do not make any diet changes without consulting your veterinarian.
Notify your veterinarian if any of the following occur:
Your pet refuses to use one or more legs.
Your pet becomes increasingly weak.
2006-12-04 05:58:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-25 15:20:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What Are Rickets
2016-09-30 06:58:26 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a VET! They would know!!! It is hard in this day and age to have anything with rickets!!!!! You get Vit D from sunlight, and other sources! Do not take a diagnosis from the adoption agent. If there is a problem...see a vet!
2006-12-04 06:03:24 · answer #4 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a vitamin deficiency. That's all I can remember for sure, but I believe it is vitamin D, and causes the bones to soften. Most mamals can produce vitamin D if they get exposure to the sun, so you might let your puppy outside a little more often, leave the windows open, and DEFINITELY see about feeding him some better dog food.
2006-12-04 05:57:45 · answer #5 · answered by ye_river_xiv 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-06-01 14:13:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In humans it is a lack of Vitamin D...not sure if it translates over to dogs in the same way. It can cripple a man, but they can live fairly well.
2006-12-04 06:04:25 · answer #7 · answered by fairly smart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a nutritional deficiency that causes bow-legs. Your puppy may require a special diet.
2006-12-04 05:56:02 · answer #8 · answered by dolce 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
didn't know that dogs could get ricketts. in humans it combo from vitamin C defincency & some say linked to the childhood shot for measels
2006-12-04 05:59:41 · answer #9 · answered by rhonda c 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋