puppy

[123heather]

im getting a puppy that was born with out a tail will there be any trouble with him walking as he gets older no one can tell me he is a pommy mix

[Dr Lee]

Originally Posted by 123heather

im getting a puppy that was born with out a tail will there be any trouble with him walking as he gets older no one can tell me he is a pommy mix

Usually not, however remember that the tail is part of the vertebral skeletal system and if the 'agenesis' (lack of normal growth) extends deeper then the tail then there occasionally can be some spinal issues. I would have your veterinarian evaluate the puppy. Radiographs as the puppy gets older may help out.

Hope fully everything will be fine. Please send us pictures.