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Panosteitis Nutrition/Supplements- Thanks in advance

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Question
Hello Karla and thank you in advance for your time/help. My 1 year old German Shepherd just got diagnosed with Panosteitis, which showed up in his right rear leg. I was given an anti-inflammatory medication, but after researching it and seeing many horror stories about it I don't feel comfortable giving it to him. What is a supplement and/or food products I can give him that have anti-inflammatory properties? He has been eating "Taste of the Wild" "Pacific Stream Adult Formula" (Salmon/Sweet Potato/Whitefish based) as recommended by the vet earlier in his puppyhood due to allergies. Now after getting his diagnosis I've read on German Shepherd forums that this might have too much calcium and could have contributed to his problem. Can you offer any advice on what I should do to help him? Thank you!

Answer
Hi, sorry it has taken me a while to answer but I was waiting for an answer from a scientist  to provide insight.  
Here is what i have learned.  Supplements containing tart cherries will help inflammation or add raw unpasteurized goats milk (which dogs love btw) to his food.  Natur Pet makes something called "arthri soothe" but i am not sure how well this will treat an acute case- I assume it is more of a preventative supplement.
The other thing you can try is a product available at www.4pets-health.com

I am not a vet or a nutritionist but these compounds may help his situation used in conjunction with a balanced diet.

Thanks.