Abberration Splits Dog's Left Leg in Two

Tue Apr 1, 2008 4:34 PM EDT
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AVON LAKE — A developmental problem split Angel the dog's leg, making her look like a five-legged pet. Veterinarian Frank Krupka, with the Avon Lake Animal Clinic in suburban Cleveland, said he's never seen anything like it.

After examining X-rays, Krupka determined that a genetic aberration split Angel's front left leg in two, leaving her with three normal legs and two distinct parts of a fourth.

Krupka said the condition doesn't cause pain but gives her problems moving around. He said surgery is unlikely on the about-7-month-old dog. Krupka said any surgery would be cosmetic and not improve the animal's walk.

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Information from: The Chronicle-Telegram, http://www.chronicletelegram.com

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{"commentId":1644987,"authorDomain":"Wheel"}
Wheel

Clipped to Reigning Cats and Dogs.

Look at that face, obviously lots of love there. One of the wonderful things about dogs is their acceptance of what is. She's not in pain and she won't care about her leg as long as she has her family. I just love dogs.

I made a seed about a cat with a development problem here.

Thanks for seeding this, it's good for people to know that special pets can be special friends.

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Reply#1 - Tue Apr 1, 2008 5:05 PM EDT
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ShaunV

Very true, Wheel.

I once owned a blind dog. She adjusted fine.

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#1.1 - Tue Apr 1, 2008 5:19 PM EDT
{"commentId":1645703,"authorDomain":"iameverydaypeople"}
IAmEverydayPeople

I once owned a dog who lost one of her front legs to cancer. She woke up from surgery and hopped around just fine.

Once she saw a squirrel on the other side of the field, and I swear to God she grew her leg back temporarily so she could sprint after it.

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#1.2 - Tue Apr 1, 2008 8:59 PM EDT
{"commentId":1647216,"authorDomain":"SVForbes"}
ShaunV
Once she saw a squirrel on the other side of the field, and I swear to God she grew her leg back temporarily so she could sprint after it.

Thank you for sharing that.

Dogs are tough, they never feel sorry for themselves.

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#1.3 - Wed Apr 2, 2008 10:38 AM EDT
{"commentId":1652767,"authorDomain":"fullershaven"}
Proud American-252641

----------------Dogs are tough, they never feel sorry for themselves

Boy couldn't people take a lesson from that!

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#1.4 - Thu Apr 3, 2008 5:28 PM EDT
{"commentId":1654813,"authorDomain":"SVForbes"}
ShaunV

Dogs are tough, they never feel sorry for themselves

Boy couldn't people take a lesson from that!

I agree.

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#1.5 - Fri Apr 4, 2008 10:07 AM EDT
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Roy Batty
Once she saw a squirrel on the other side of the field, and I swear to God she grew her leg back temporarily so she could sprint after it.

Sweet.

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Reply#2 - Wed Apr 2, 2008 5:05 AM EDT
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Yossarian

Clipped to "Veterinary Medicine."

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Reply#3 - Wed Apr 2, 2008 11:00 AM EDT
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jdl-28

Angel has a very pretty care face and sure show her owner a lot of love, the nice thing about a pet they love you for who you are and will do what ever it take to please you. I wish more people could learn to love and care for a animal, for they would have a much better life. You can talk all day long to your pet and they will just sit and listen, how many humans would do that. I am also glad she is in no pain and see no reason to remove the legs.

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Reply#4 - Wed Apr 2, 2008 2:29 PM EDT
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