Sharing: Puppies, exercise and growth plates.

[skinnydipper]

Dr. Darryl L. Millis is a Diplomate of both the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, and a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner. He is a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Director of the CARES Center for Veterinary Sports Medicine at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, where he has taught veterinary orthopedics for over 25 years.

The following is a recent post on his blog. It is an interesting read.

https://www.mylamedog.com/post/what...ng-puppies-until-the-growth-plates-are-closed

 

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Very interesting, thank you for sharing.

 

[windand rain]

So exercising the dog in straight line is fine but no sharp turns, ball chasing or climbing stairs etc until 14 months or so for a large dog. Pretty much how I saw it before but nice to see the science