9 Month Old GSD with Weak Hindlegs - Page 1

http://youtu.be/y02fSx7s3yw
Dear all members
Kindly have a look at the above video and give your valuable suggestions. He is 9 month old GSD puppy

What are you feeding this poor dog??

You are concerned about his rear end but what about his front -- his pasterns are weak, feet are flat, and he is badly east/west.

The dog also looks to be very lacking in energy and lethargic.

Sorry if I missed anything but I could not watch the video to the end -- to painful for me.

I am feeding him Royal Canin GSD Junior 30. I really need help

What does he presently weigh at 9 months of age? 

Not really fond of feeds where the first ingredient listed is grain--in this case, it's rice--and the second ingredient, 'dehydrated poultry meat' is followed by vegetable  protein isolate. Are you able to feed any fresh meat, be it mutton, lamb, goat, fish, chicken, turkey, venison, or the like in addition to the Royal Canin?  I watched the full video, and also the one you shot of him as a 4 month old, and I see a rather laid-back dog at both ages, so I get the impression that's he's a pretty easy-going fellow in general.

Watching him move, I wonder if he's developing panosteitis in his right hind leg, as he doesn't seem to extend it fully when walking, and looks as if he's placing the right hind paw rather carefully as if it is uncomfortable for him.  He looks pretty tall for his age, which also makes me think of the 'growing pains' of panosteitis, which is not uncommon in the breed, especially in young dogs that are fed high protein/fat/carb rations that push their growth somewhat prematurely.  I would probably switch him to an adult formula feed that (a) has some form of meat, poultry or fish as the first ingredient, and (b) has a slightly lower protein/fat/carb content--24 to 26% protein and 15-18% fat is a decent balance for a young GSD, and (c) supplement the dry food with fresh meat, poultry or fish (preferably cooked, so as to avoid the risk of any parasites).  If he seems to be favoring one or more legs, consider having x-rays done of his hips, elbows and stifles (knees) to rule out any dysplasia and to look for signs of panosteitis. 

If you have access to a safe place where he can swim, that's the sort of exercise that is low impact while providing excellent conditioning of the musculature.

Typically gsd they are either to angulated or dó to angulated hindquarter they get different disease What a shame you see this often in the gsd breed

Well, he is 9 mos old. No need for the guessing game. Get that boy xrayed and you will know exactly what to do and what direction to go.  Your vet will also suggest a proper diet for his needs and condition.  JMO

If he wasnt walking on them, I'd think his front ankles were broken... they are snapping like rubber bands. 

There are so many things wrong with this that I'm only going to say if there isa  decent vet available or if the breeder is one who cares and near by, I think you need to get this poor puppy to one of them ASAP.

Find a good vet and get him there. He's horribly cow-hocked in the back, he almost has flat feet. He's underweight IMO, lethargic, looks sickly in general. His front feet turn out and I agree it's like they're popping every time he takes a step. I think it's something more than just bad hips, maybe some kind of deficiency. I'd definately have him looked at by a vet, have his hips x-rayed, and a chem 10 or chem 17 panel run on him. I'm sorry. Please let us know what a vet says.  

and please try and help him stop, or if he isnt, avoid him from slamming on pavement until you get his issues figured out! I hope he is salvageable... I couldnt watch it to the end either! Maybe get some bloodwork,fecal and some nutrtion will get him back on track where you need him to be. He needs some special care.. just my opinion !Good luck.. sherry