White Socks Miniature
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My new guy just arrived with his mom, I let them settle in that night.
I have noticed though that his stifles have been locking. I called the breeder who is also a good friend of mine and she said that it only started around 3 months of age and that thier vet said to not worry about it during his vet check as it is just a growth thing and he will grow out of it.
I found this statement a little funny though as I dont think this is an issue that is going to be completely resolved or "grown out of". Of course I bought him as a future breeding stallion pending that he turned out nicely and depending on showing as well. Breeding him is out of the question now.
I will be getting him the surgery if they continue to lock up. In the meantime is there anything I should be doing for exercising him or strengthening the joint? He is 4 mos old.
any input in what I should do regarding this situation?
Cheers
Masako
I have noticed though that his stifles have been locking. I called the breeder who is also a good friend of mine and she said that it only started around 3 months of age and that thier vet said to not worry about it during his vet check as it is just a growth thing and he will grow out of it.
I found this statement a little funny though as I dont think this is an issue that is going to be completely resolved or "grown out of". Of course I bought him as a future breeding stallion pending that he turned out nicely and depending on showing as well. Breeding him is out of the question now.
I will be getting him the surgery if they continue to lock up. In the meantime is there anything I should be doing for exercising him or strengthening the joint? He is 4 mos old.
any input in what I should do regarding this situation?
Cheers
Masako