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Quoteam contemplating adopting a tripawd great dane. She was born with 3 legs and has rickets in the other three as per the shelter she is currently in. I have a few concerns:-
- is rickets curable? or manageable with medication?
- What extra care do such puppies require?
- what all do i need to know.
I really want to adopt her. But want to be absolutely sure about what all is required.
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25 April 2007
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Thanks for joining, and bless you for considering adoption of this pup in need. We don't know about care the rickets, but caring for a three legged dog is not much different that any other dog. Please review Jerry's Required Reading List for the best advice and tips.
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Rickets could refer to many nutritional diseases but in a dog this young I would be most worried about the balance between calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D. Supplements aren't usually needed but a quality large-breed puppy or all-life-stage adult food is important. Is she getting along well with 3 legs now? If so proper diet should be all she needs. If not she may need supplements based on a veterinary exam.
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am highly distressed….have 4 dogs currently. 3 pugs (2 females and one male) and one boxer female. the girls are territorial – even the 6mnth old female pug is getting to be fiesty… So am torn between logic (territorial females + a tripawd baby girl = disaster) and emotional turmoil … i see her pic over and over at the adopotion center site and feel even more inclined to get her home…. dont know what to do :(
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25 April 2007
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You just need to do what is best for the dog. And if that is *not* introducing her to an unstable pack, then perhaps the best thing is to stop visiting the shelter website, or, try other ways to help the shelter find a new home. Bless you for your concern, and best of luck to you!
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