BSR Boone Doggy
An 8 week old puppy taken in due to a congenital malformation of one of its forearms. The puppy had experienced a difference in bone growth rates, and the two forearm bones and their wrist and digits did not properly align,leaving him with a non-functional
limb the appearance of having two paws. One of BSR’s veterinary advisors, an orthopedic surgeon in Florida, researched the condition extensively to find other instances of the kind of surgery needed, and was able to discuss with a colleague who
had performed a similar surgery and had a good outcome. Boone did get his surgery, which essentially combined both forearm bones at the lowest possible point to create a “super limb” and the extra digits were removed to give him one paw. Boone is doing great! But he will remain a permanent foster dog so that BSR can manage his care for the future.
limb the appearance of having two paws. One of BSR’s veterinary advisors, an orthopedic surgeon in Florida, researched the condition extensively to find other instances of the kind of surgery needed, and was able to discuss with a colleague who
had performed a similar surgery and had a good outcome. Boone did get his surgery, which essentially combined both forearm bones at the lowest possible point to create a “super limb” and the extra digits were removed to give him one paw. Boone is doing great! But he will remain a permanent foster dog so that BSR can manage his care for the future.
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