Panosteitis

Panosteitis in dogs

Overview

Panosteitis is a bone disease that can affect young, large breed dogs from the ages of about 5 months to 2 years of age. The illness results in inflammation with in the bones, near the growth plates, causing severe pain and lameness. It can affect front legs, hind legs or both. It is often seen in more than one leg at a time and can shift from leg to leg. The bones of the front leg are mot often affected. 

Panosteitis in dogs

Overview

Panosteitis is a bone disease that can affect young, large breed dogs from the ages of about 5 months to 2 years of age. The illness results in inflammation with in the bones, near the growth plates, causing severe pain and lameness. It can affect front legs, hind legs or both. It is often seen in more than one leg at a time and can shift from leg to leg. The bones of the front leg are mot often affected.