recently i was given 2 sweet puppies 8 weeks old 1 was born with 3 legs she is so sweet i need to find someone to help make a leg for my baby puppy so she can walk and play with her brother can someone please help
2007-03-03 13:49:04 · 16 answers · asked by Sweet Sue 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
They do have wheelchairs for dogs now. Not sure of the details though. Dogs can walk with 3 legs so she may be just fine. It might just be taking her longer to figure out how to use her muscles.
2007-03-03 13:53:46 · answer #1 · answered by Sun 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Is there more going on with your puppy than just the fact that she has only 3 legs? Most 3 legged dogs do not need assistance and do quite well. Give her time to develop! It just may take her a little longer to walk well. I'd avoid a prosthesis or cart at all costs if I could. That cannot be very comfortable for the dog at all, and should only be used as a last resort!
If you're unsure take her to a vet and ask their opinion.
Oh--by the way, which leg is your dog missing? Lots of people have suggested carts, but if she is missing a front leg a cart would be of no use whatsoever.
2007-03-03 14:05:49 · answer #2 · answered by team_bar1o 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is she trying to walk on her 3 legs yet? There are dogs that can adjust to doing that. I have seen many dogs with 3 legs that get around just fine. There are devices that you can strap onto the dog, they have 2 wheels that would straddle the dogs hind end. As the dog moves it's front legs the wheels take over for the hind legs. I found this place and provided the link for it below. I hope this helps.
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2007-03-03 14:06:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
3 legged dogs can and will keep up with 4 legged dogs. Dogs that were born with 4 will learn faster after amputation than a dog born with only 3 because they have already learnt to walk and limp on 3 legs. If its a hind leg she is missing, it will take longer because its harder to stand up. I have seen footage of many dogs missing 2 legs from birth, learn to walk and run unaided, and run very well too. Just give her some time to learn on her own so she isnt reliant on a contraption that you have to put on and take off every day before she can get up or lie down. Any of the artificial aids have to be taken off every day so the dog can sleep and wont get sores from. If she isnt up on her own by 16 weeks then i would worry. Good luck and i am sure she will be a perfect, imperfect dog.
2007-03-03 14:08:02 · answer #4 · answered by Big red 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Give her an honest chance to walk on her own first. Ask a vet also. Most 3 legged dogs do very well and if it is a front leg she is missing a cart is a waste.
2007-03-03 14:16:45 · answer #5 · answered by yip yip yip 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of dogs have lost a leg due to an accident, and get arund just fine on 3 legs. I have even seen pix and stories of dogs that only have 2 legs and learn to walk on 2. They do have doggy wheelchairs, but I wiuld try to see if your dog will walk with 3 legs.
2007-03-03 13:56:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Don't worry. She'll get along and be able to play just fine with only three legs.
In fact trying to get her a prostetic leg could actually be worse. It may give her sores where it rubs etc.
There are plent of dogs living very healthy lives with only 3 legs. She'll be fine.
2007-03-03 14:28:25 · answer #7 · answered by Bindi *dogtrainingbyjess.com* 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She will adjust better if you let her figure this one out on her own. Just give her a little time. Dogs with three legs usually live a full life never even realizing that they have a disability. If you feel that she is not progressing properly, enlist the assistance of a vet.
2007-03-03 13:55:34 · answer #8 · answered by krissy4543 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can always call a local vet (if you don't already have one for the puppies) and ask if they have anything to assist her. I've seen many of dogs/puppies walk and run with 3 legs (i've even owned one) and they do just fine. Being a puppy it might just take a while for her to learn than her brother but my guess is she will do just fine. They say once you lose a sense the others get stronger. same with the legs i guess. her one leg will compinsate for the loss of the other one and she'll learn to balance herself on it.
2007-03-03 13:58:40 · answer #9 · answered by Stina 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Your vet can probably help you the best on this one. They do make carts for dogs with disabilities. Don't count the 3 legged pup down and out just yet. Most do very well with only 3 legs, the pup will probably surprise you.
Good luck, your a very kindhearted lady!
2007-03-03 13:55:08 · answer #10 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋