My bitch has had 3 litters of pups and I've never had a health concern with any pups. I keep in touch with all owners because I love my dogs. Her last litter a lady bought a male and female, she's contacted me informing me the vet said they both have retained cartilegenous cores and have been on heavy pain meds for 4 weeks. I suggested a 3rd party vet for a 2nd opinion. I've contacted all the other litter mates and no other pups have any problems. I'm looking for more info than what I've found online? Is this hereditary, why just now the problem after 3 litters and as a breeder what should I do. She's a light color choc and same with sire. They are AKC registered and no cross breeding. I went back 6 generations help please
Retained ulnar cartilage cores is a developmental disorder of the distal ulnar physis in young, large, and giant dogs characterized by abnormal endochondral ossification. As a result, progressive physeal calcification ceases, and forelimb bone growth is restrained. The exact etiology is unknown, although dietary causes are suspected. I'd find out what she has been feeding the two puppies.
You must be very worried, I think this is a good suggestion. It might even be worth paying for a consultation with your own vet just to get clarification on what is involved and what your responsibility (if anything) might be. It's tempting to blame yourself as a breeder when something goes wrong with a pup, but sometimes it is just bad luck
