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There are many potential causes for front leg deformities in dogs; some of the more common ones include: 1  Trauma: This is most common cause; it may interfere with new cartilage production, resulting in a stoppage of bone elongation.
Other Causes of Limping in Dogs. While limping in a puppy or young dog may be related to growth, in older dogs there may be different causes. Following are some non-growth-related causes of limping, affecting the front legs and the rear legs. Limping Affecting Only Front Legs. Elbow dysplasia.