Panosteite

Panosteitis, sometimes shortened to pano among breeders, is an occasionally seen long bone condition in large breed dogs. Pan (means all or entire) oste (refers to bone) and itis (signifies inflammation). It manifests with sudden, unexplained pain and lameness that may shift from leg to leg, usually between 5 and 14 months of age, earning the nickname "growing pains. " Signs such as fever, weight loss, anorexia, and lethargy can also be seen. The cause is unknown, but genetics, stress, infection, metabolism, or an autoimmune component may be factors. It has also been suggested that rapid growt