It is typically a disease in pups that affects both their hind and front legs. Canine Panosteitis is painful because it can cause inflammation and limping in dogs making it hard for them to move around. Pet owners are often worried that their dog has a severe medical condition, this is common.

Is there swelling with Panosteitis?

Panosteitis is a painful inflammation of the outer surface or shaft of one or more long bones of the legs. It is sometimes called growing pains. Panosteitis may occur in more than one bone at a time or may move around, causing a shifting lameness that goes from one bone or leg to another.

What are the signs of Panosteitis?

The predominant symptom of panosteitis is limping and leg pain. The pain can come on suddenly and then resolve very quickly. You usually won't see any signs of injury or trauma—your dog just wakes up limping one day. It can also be hard to know when your dog is in pain.