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COGSD

by COGSD on 27 April 2017 - 15:04

Hey everyone. Our 16 month old male GSD went through a bought of pano last week in his left-rear leg. He developed a fever (don't know how high but his pads got warm) for a couple days and didn't eat during that time. The fever's past now and the leg's recovering, but he's been slow to get back to his normal eating level. We've been having to only give him the food that he really likes (chicken legs, etc), but he's not eating vegetables or kibble. Before he was a great eater.

Anyone have any experience with this?

Thanks in advance.

Jenni78

by Jenni78 on 27 April 2017 - 17:04

Mine have not stopped eating with pano, HOWEVER, I know of many who have. What you're describing sounds like classic pano. May I ask how you diagnosed it?

Hundmutter

by Hundmutter on 27 April 2017 - 18:04

The only one I had with Pano. never stopped eating, IIRC. But he was a dog of very good appetite anyway. I think he was in pain but he never ran a fever with it, and I don't think the pain ever got bad enough to ruin his hunger. Sorry to hear about your youngster, hope he gets over it quickly.

COGSD

by COGSD on 28 April 2017 - 14:04

Jenni, I did a lot of research and the symptoms matched the description of Pano; fast-growing male GSD under 18 months old, sudden lameness with no apparent trauma or other cause. He's gone through a couple minor cases in his front legs before (with no other symptoms other than the leg pain), but this is the first time his eating was affected. Each time I've treated with rest, baby aspirin, and joint supplements with good success.

He ate about 1/2 of his usual breakfast this morning, so I think we're on the way to full recovery. At this point I'm just a little confused about whether to keep "babying" him to get him to eat or to just feed him like usual. I'm concerned about spoiling him if we keep doing special things to help him eat.

Thanks for the input.

Hundmutter

by Hundmutter on 28 April 2017 - 17:04

I myself would just "feed as usual" - simply because I have never found that "babying" a dog, esp. a GSD, is anytime a good move.

Rik

by Rik on 29 April 2017 - 03:04

the "old timers" advice used to be feed as low protein as possible with pano.

I'm in the camp that pano is 100% genetic and food choice doesn't really matter.

best,
Rik

Hundmutter

by Hundmutter on 29 April 2017 - 05:04

This 'old timer' feeds as low protein as possible anyway, since there is usually far too much in most commercial kibbles to suit dogs with mostly sedentary 'pet' lifestyles. Presuming the dog with Pano is 'resting' anyway, or ought not to be doing too much work/sport while in pain, that would probably be a good idea.

by hexe on 29 April 2017 - 06:04

First off, buy yourself a cheap digital thermometer @ some big box store, mark it as being the dog's, and take your dog's temperature--it's not difficult, and knowing whether his temp is normal or not is an important part of judging how serious a problem you're dealing with. Make sure you lubricate the thermometer with either petroleum jelly or water-based personal lubricating jelly.

Some dogs will show change in appetite if the pain is sufficient.

Be very careful about giving aspirin, even if it's baby aspirin--never give it on an empty stomach, it should be given with or immediately after a meal [not just a dog biscuit or two--you want enough food in the stomach to act as a buffer for stomach lining].

Agree with Sunsilver re feeding moderately when it comes to protein levels--while there is undoubtedly some genetic predisposition to development of panosteitis, that's all it is...a predisposition. Feed the dog in a manner which promotes rapid physical growth, and you're likely going to trigger the condition if the genetics are there for it; feed the dog for moderate growth and the dog is more likely to reach physical maturity without ever going through an episode.

If you're not already doing so, I'd suggest you consider adding fish oil twice a day with the dog's meals, as it has good anti-inflammatory effect which will provide pain relief to the dog.




by Nans gsd on 30 April 2017 - 01:04

WELL HAVE NOT FOUND fish oil to help. BUT, yes my boy was off and on his food when he had pano for about a month or two. And seemed he would let me know. OK, I just believe they need our help with massage and rest time, I did not work my boy during this time; just let him decide if he wanted to play ball or whatever. Rest is the key and nourishing the body when needed. BOL Nan

COGSD

by COGSD on 01 May 2017 - 17:05

Thanks for the input everyone. Bruno starting eating normally again this weekend, and is only showing a slight limp!

Regarding protein, what is considered "low protein" levels in kibble?





 


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