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Panosteitis
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can anyone tell me anything about this condition ? Reeva suddenly starting limping today, she is restless and crying when she is moving. She is holding up her front right leg. She hasn't done anything to hurt it as far as I know. I have checked her pads etc and they seem fine.
My partner spoke to the breeder earlier and she reckons it could be Panosteitis as it is common in GSD's of Reeva's age.
Thanks in advance
can anyone tell me anything about this condition ? Reeva suddenly starting limping today, she is restless and crying when she is moving. She is holding up her front right leg. She hasn't done anything to hurt it as far as I know. I have checked her pads etc and they seem fine.
My partner spoke to the breeder earlier and she reckons it could be Panosteitis as it is common in GSD's of Reeva's age.
Thanks in advance
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Sorry to hear this, hope its just growing pains that some larger breeds get at around this age. Try contacting on of the ladies involved with the GSD Owners Information Group, they have information on many different health issues and will talk to you about them and give advice. http:// www.cer mar.co. uk/GSD_ Owners_ Info.ht m
Also a good article on the Videx website: http:// www.vid exgsd.c om/pano steitis .htm
Thank you so much for the link to both site, very useful. The vet thinks it is growing pains and Reeva is about to have a growth spurt .We have to keep a close eye on her and restrict her exercise for a while. Just out of interest , how long do you think she should be getting exercised each day ? She has just gone 8 months. TIA.
I agree with Lisa, up to a year old I would not do any serious lead walking, just a couple of short walks a day plus free playing when you can. The five minutes per month of age should be split up so for an eight month old no more than a couple of twenty minute 'strolls'. Lots do get growing pains and provided you don't overdo it they get over it with no lasting damage. Make sure there is a reasonable amount of calcium in her diet too to help the bones grow.
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