Lobster Claw Syndrome (Ectrodactyly) in a German Shepherd Pup

Abstract

A two-month-old German Shepherd pup was presented to Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex, Mannuthy, Kerala with visible deformity of left forelimb. From the history narrated by the owner, the condition was congenital in occurrence.With the help of radiography, the condition was diagnosed as lobster claw syndrome.Due to the unwillingness of the owner for the surgical correction, we advised the palliative care.