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Akitas => Akita Discussions => : Nautinala June 26, 2007, 02:37:53 AM

: Akita's Knobby Knees
: Nautinala June 26, 2007, 02:37:53 AM
I recently rescued a 3 month old purebred Akita pup.  We are having so much fun with her.  I have noticed lately that her joints above her paws on both of her front legs seem enlarged in proportion to the rest of her.  I rescued my last Akita at 9 months, so I didn't go through this puppy stage with her.  I am curious if this is normal, and part of the growing process, or something I should be concerned with.  At my last vet visit - he wasn't concerned b/c there wasn't any tenderness and both legs look the same - but also acknowledged that he hadn't seen it before.  Any thoughts?
: Re: Akita's Knobby Knees
: Sillygoose June 26, 2007, 03:19:59 AM
Hello,

I'm not a vet, but that sounds pretty normal to me. My pyr is 3 months old and his joints are like that as well. Try and find a picture of a large breed 3 month old front view and you'll see what I mean. I've included a pic of my friends 2 3 month olds. Is this what it looks like?
: Re: Akita's Knobby Knees
: Nautinala June 26, 2007, 04:50:49 AM
Thanks so much - your guys are absolutely beautiful.  Sasha's legs look exactly like that (just not as large-LOL).  Thanks for the reassurance!
: Re: Akita's Knobby Knees
: Sillygoose June 26, 2007, 07:24:56 PM
You're very welcome. Let your vet know that is is very normal.
: Re: Akita's Knobby Knees
: schelmischekitty August 16, 2007, 09:12:45 PM
i know this is an older post, but for future reference with new people here is a pic of axle (purebred) and his knobby knees when he was 3 months old.  sorry it's so blurry.
: Re: Akita's Knobby Knees
: einalem November 23, 2008, 02:40:39 PM
side comment, Abby you dog is sooo handsome :)