Panosteitis is a spontaneously occurring lameness that usually occurs
in young large breed dogs, with German Shepherd seeming to be particularly predisposed to this condition.
Young large breed dogs are at higher risk of developing skeletal problems than small breed dogs, even when both are fed diets with too little or too much calcium.
One form happens in
younger large breed dogs, and the Great Dane and Mastiff are the most common breeds.
The second most likely problem in
a young large breed dog is osteochronditis dissecans (OCD) affecting the elbow.
This is one of the most important rationales for feeding «large breed» foods to
young large breed dogs.
Seek veterinary advice if
your young large breed dog is persistently lame in a forelimb, especially after exercise.
Elbow dysplasia is a common cause of front limb lameness in
young large breed dogs.