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Carpal Laxity in Puppies

Young animals can develop abnormal wrist flexibility or posture.

Young animals can develop abnormal wrist flexibility or posture. Several contributing factors are suspected; veterinary assessment guides activity and environmental adjustments while monitoring development.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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