Sunday, February 26, 2012

German Shepherd Health Problems

By Chris Miller


German shepherd health problems can be classified as usual and serious. Knowing what these health problems are can help you keep your German Shepherd vigorous.

You can accurately describe the warning signs to the veterinarian if you have an idea what to look for. Habitual visits to the veterinarian are also needed because problems can be detected this way. Aside from this, if your see your pet in pain and behaving in a manner that indicates some problem with its health, you would need to find out the reason for it and offer pain relief that is appropriate to that health circumstance.

German Shepherds have the following usual health problems:

Dysplasia of the hip or the elbow joint is a skeletal issue that occurs due to an abnormal development of the hip joint. Your pet could experience substantial hurting due to this and it can also start walking with a limp. In some cases your pet can also develop serious arthritis due to this problem.

One of the scariest diseases that your pet can have is the Von Willebrand's disease or VWD. In this condition, your dog's wounds wouldn't heal because he cannot use his platelets. Too much bleeding may result in death if the wound is too deep. Canines with this condition may present flow of blood in the nose or gums without injuries.

Some eye issues may include cataract or eyelid growth issues.

Some German Shepherds show epileptic seizures during their later years. Convulsions when sick are warning signs that your pet may have this condition.

Skin allergy symptoms are also a common health problem that most pets face. Allergic reactions to food, insects and dust may be present.

One other common problem to check out is gastric torsion, in which gas gets trapped in the stomach area. Your German shepherd might go through an awful lot of pain and if left untreated can be lethal. German Shepherds and other breeds with deep chests are susceptible to this condition.

A Perianal fistula is a health problem where your dog will develop an abnormal opening near the anal area and this can cause so much of pain. Even when your dog has bathed, a foul smell comes out of his anal area.

An alarming disease known as degenerative myelopathy could develop and attack the nerves of your pet.

Some pet dogs are also susceptible to developing cancer in the blood vessels and spleen. Regular visits to the vet will make sure that your dog is healthy.




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