In a message dated 10/21/2008 2:07:46 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx writes: Pano generally occurs at the onset of long bone growth, and 8-9 weeks is pretty young. Usually can start after 4-6 months when the more rapid growth occurs. And diagnosing HD at this age.....now way. Where was the puppy xrayed to determine pano? I'm thinking it's a nutrition/vitamin deficiency. I recommended he put the puppy on a good puppy food to experiment. Cheaper than a vet visit. Liz _www.lealynn.com_ (http://www.lealynn.com/) GSDCA member since 1976 Signers of the Breeders Code **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000002) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================