Panosteitis causes shifting leg pain in young large breed dogs during growth. Understanding this self-limiting condition helps owners manage welfare appropriately.
Panosteitis causes significant pain during episodes, with affected dogs crying out when bones are touched and reluctant to bear weight on the affected limb. The shifting nature, moving between limbs over days, can be confusing for owners. Pain management with NSAIDs during acute episodes is the primary welfare intervention. Exercise restriction during painful periods prevents exacerbation. Despite causing real welfare compromise during episodes, panosteitis is benign and self-limiting, with complete resolution expected as bone metabolism matures.