Pano

Question
Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to answer this question.  I would like to know your thoughts regarding Panosteitis or "pano." I noticed my 5 month old German Shepherd (male) limping so after research and observation  i decided to take him to the vet.  I explained to the vet that i thought it was pano.  After the exam and some leg manipulation he confirmed it was Panosteitis.  It is my understanding growth disease is more common in large, male dogs. It can show up as young as 4 to 12 months and usually does not occur after a dog is 18 to 20 months.  Now i have read some studies that have linked genetic and food protein to the cause, but there is not enough conclusive evidence to support that theory.  I feed my dog a 75% dry dog food( Taste of the wild) and 25% cooked /natural food diet.  The dog's diet is made up of about 20% to 25% protein; is this to much protein? The vet told me to give the dog 1/2 of a 325mg bufferd aspirin for pain or 2 81 mg baby aspirins.  Should I give him vitamin C or ester C too?  What about a calcium supplement?  Thanks for you help have a great day

Answer
I really thought I answered your question..I did, didn't I? At any rate, I will address what I see here tomorrow. Im sorry for any confusion, I really am. As you knkow, I am not a medical person but perhaps I can make a few food and supplement suggestions. My vet is not a fan of aspirins and dogs but if the baby aspirin is short term then perhaps this is ok.

I just reread this mail from you and it IS NEW...i AM SO tired, I apologize. I will respond tomorrow. I really have some better food suggestions for you. will write tomorrow, Ok?? Sue

PS: It took me a couple of days and I apoloagize. I would really like to see you feed your pup RAW. Re: supplements--anything you purchase in the store is loaded with synthetics so you need REAL FOOD SUPPLEMENTS WHICH ARE NOT EASY TO FIND. I found a company out west that specializes in organics and real food supplements and I now use them with my dogs. I was so impressed with this company that I became a rep. I hesitate to give you my link lest you think I am soliciting but if you would like it, please write and ask me and I will explain more.

Your diet sounds pretty good except for the supplements you want to add. The synthetics in the supplements you would probably use would not be very beneficial because they are created in a LAB and additives are put into them. They would not help your dog much. As far as calcium is concerned you need to use ONLY egg shell calcium that you make yourself. Listen, you have such a specific problem and quesiton that I am going to give you the email address of the woman I credit with saving my Yorkie's life. She is a master with diet and real food supplements and yes, she works for the company that makes them. But her advice is PRICELESS AND YOU WILL BE THRILLED WITH HOW SHE WILL HELP YOU--FREE.I still contact her with the slightest problem and BELIEVE ME, YOU WILL BE IMPRESSED. Give her my name: Sue Behlmar (Henry, DixieCup and Buddy are my dogs)when you write and give her some time. SHE WILL RESPOND. YOU WILL BE SO HAPPY YOU DID THIS.

Here is her email: DoniaSea@aol.com PLEASE KEEP ME IN THE LOOP AND LET ME KNOW WHAT HAPPENS. YOU ARE GOING TO GET SOME REAL HELP NOW. Susan Behlmar
www.simplexityhealth.com/susanbehlmar