I adopted a 8 month old Mastiff (160lbs) and he is great other than
his back left hind leg is awkward. When he walks his Kneee goes inward
and his psaw twists outward. It does seem to hurt him or stop him from
getting around but I feel the people i got them from saw a surgery in
the near future and pawne him off to me with the line "he is just bow
legged" any advise other than take him to the vet....i know that.

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I adopted a 8 month old Mastiff (160lbs) and he is great
other than his back left hind leg is awkward. When he walks
his Kneee goes inward and his psaw twists outward. It does
seem to hurt him or stop him from getting around but I feel
the people i got them from saw a surgery in the near future
and pawne him off to me with the line "he is just bow
legged" any advise other than take him to the vet....i know
that.

You know the answer to the question you didn't want an answer
to: take him to the vet. 160 pounds seems heavy for such a
young Mastiff and may be contributing to his joint issues, but
your vet will know better than me.

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--Matt.

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I adopted a 8 month old Mastiff (160lbs) and he is great other than
his back left hind leg is awkward. When he walks his Kneee goes inward
and his psaw twists outward. It does seem to hurt him or stop him from
getting around but I feel the people i got them from saw a surgery in
the near future and pawne him off to me with the line "he is just bow
legged" any advise other than take him to the vet....i know that.

.....Ditto what Matt said.. Plus, next time you get any kind of dog, free or
not, ask for vet records. It sounds to me as if he's got hip dysplasia or
had some kind of accident.

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