leg width concern

[mpr86]

Hi there,

 

We gave our CAG a bath today and when he was drying, I noticed by feeling his legs, that his left leg is noticably wider (from front to rear) and the bone/muscle that connects to the foot is slightly different than his right leg. He seems to grip stronger with his right foot than his left. When he walks, he seems to wobble a bit and his stance is hunched. When he climbs, it seems that he is mostly using his right foot to help him pull up and also uses the right foot to hold food. He is about 4 and 1/2 months old.

 

Is this normal?

 

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[Tari]

Don't think so. Has he been to an avian vet?

[BMustee]

I would take him to the avian vet to get it checked out.

[danmcq]

Hi Mpr,

 

That certainly does not seem normal in leg growth or posture and walking abilities.

 

I, as the others would highly recommend taking him to a vet.

 

Please keep us updated :-)

[judygram]

I concur with the other members here, I would have him checked out by an avian vet and please let us know what you find out.

[mpr86]

We took him to the vet the day after we picked him up, and the vet said everything was normal and even took a blood sample from a toenail on the leg in question. I will call him today.

[judygram]

Be sure to let us know what you find out, we are curious too.