He had carpal valgus limb deformity and was taken to the Washington State University Veterinary Hospital for reconstructive surgery, which was unsuccessful. Sherman Gepherd's leg was amputated.

They identified a forelimb deformity, known as carpal valgus, caused by a developmental asymmetric growth of the radius and ulna. This resulted in his paws being turned outwards.

They identified a forelimb deformity, known as carpal valgus, caused by a developmental asymmetric growth of the radius and ulna. This resulted in his paws being turned outwards. To treat Floyd, the ...