10 Year Old Great Dane With Injured Leg

Dog Question: On a 10 yo Great Dane, she has somehow injured the small back part (not the front bone) of her leg that is between the  stile and the hock.  She has been limping and I was feeling around.  One is very loose while the other is very taught.  I placed an ace bandage on it and she seems to do better with it.  What medical treatment is there for an injury in this area?  Do you have an literature or links to information on these injuries so I can learn more for my dogs sake?  Thank you for your time.

Hi Janice,

You could give him aspirin to help with the pain.

Great Danes often get a condition known as panosteitis.  It is a temporary inflammation of the bone and joints.

I can't tell you a good website but you should be able to find a lot of information on line about it.

If it is a ligament or tendon damage then nothing but rest will help.  Restricting his activity should help.

If it does not resolve you need to see a vet.