Here’s a verrrry good girl with a little extra pep in her steps … she was born with 6 legs but veterinarians say the pooch is miraculously beating the odds.
This newborn Aussie-border collie mix named Miracle but who also goes by Skipper was born in Oklahoma City and taken to a vet after she was rejected by her mom. Vets at Neel Veterinary Hospital say she’s nothing short of a miracle because she’s survived longer than expected. The pup was 4 days old at the time the pic was taken.
And get this … the vets say Skipper has duplicate organs basically from her waist down, and they’re all functioning. There’s no published research showing another dog with this condition born alive.
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Skipper has congenital conjoining disorders called … monocephalus dipygus and monocephalus rachipagus dibrachius tetrapus … that’s science talk for 1 head and chest cavity but 2 pelvic regions, 2 lower urinary tracts, 2 reproductive systems, 2 tails and 6 legs, among other things.
All things considered … Skipper does have some positive signs going for her. The vets say her organs appear to be in great condition and she’s peeing and pooping like a normal doggy, She’s also very strong and growing appropriately so far.
It looks like Skipper’s going to need physical therapy and assistance with mobility down the road … but if she continues to improve as she has so far, there’s a good chance she’ll be pain-free and live a very comfortable life.