[roscolaylamommy]

When Rosco was little, he would get an irritated stomach and diarrhea if he ate rawhides. I switch to giving him bully sticks (dried beef tendon) and he was able to chew those without any problem. Layla on the other hand will get gas bubbles and an upset tummy with the bully sticks (although I'm not certain that she isn't swallowing air when she eats hers). If we notice that she's got a gas bubble, we give her some gas-x and gently pat her belly until she either burps or settles down.

Rosco tends to have more problems with indigestion in general if he isn't given meals and treats at regular intervals. If he tummy is upset, he will eat grass and vomit (usually in the house on the first clean thing he can find). It some times take him a while to come back around before he feels like eating. I think the antacids are the way to go.

Glad to hear he's feeling better. You think of trying some different chew treats just so it won't happen again.

 

[woof_sense]

Hi! This is what I gathered from Bone Diseases Explained ? TopDogHealth.com

".......Panosteitis is a bone disease most commonly found in young large breeds of dogs (6-18 months) and can last as long as 18 months, though the average is 2 to 5 months. Pano is a condition where the bones remodel and proliferate (growth by the rapid multiplication of parts). Dogs affected display lameness that will come and go and can change from leg to leg. The cause for this debilitating disease is, similar to the other bone diseases mentioned here, unknown. Also similar to other some other bone diseases, male dogs are much more likely to develop panosteitis than female dogs are. Certain breeds have displayed higher chances in developing Pano including Great Danes, Doberman Pinschers, German Sheperds, Labrador Retrievers, Basset Hounds and Rottweilers..."

I hope this can enlighten you on the important points of the condition.