Category: Health & Care
Bloat in German Shepherds is more common that you think. Bloat is extremely painful, and it can kill your German Shepherd within minutes! Sadly, this health problem is common among big and deep-chested dogs like the Labrador Retriever and the Great Dane. Signs of bloat in dogs need …
Did you know that older intact female dogs can suffer from a deadly disease called Pyometra? Pyometra in dogs is a disease that needs to be treated immediately. What is Pyometra in Dogs? Pyometra in dogs is a life-threatening infection of the uterus. The disease got its name …
Hot days can make your German Shepherd feel uneasy and uncomfortable. Then you wonder: is ice for dogs a good idea? Will giving your German Shepherd ice be safe? Let’s face it. Dogs do not sweat like we do and this makes cooling down harder for them. Dogs …
Foxtail plants are weeds that look like grass and are mostly found in the Western part of the United States. Foxtails may look harmless, but they can potentially kill dogs. They have barbed seed heads that can get stuck into ANY part of your German Shepherd. Not only …
Heat Stroke in dogs is common especially in the summer and knowing how to deal with it may just help you save a life. Brachycephalic dogs such as Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, Pekingese, Shih Tzus, and more are more prone to suffering from Heat Stroke. Thick-coated dogs such as …
German Shepherds love to eat, and they would sometimes gobble up things they’re not supposed to, or worse: things that could harm them. This is why knowing how to induce vomiting in your German Shepherd can be very useful. Even with all the precautions and dog-proofing, your German …
Toad poisoning in dogs is not rare, and because German Shepherds love spending their time outdoors, it is very possible for them to find one and even try to bite it. Dogs are natural predators and being a dog breed with a high prey drive; some German Shepherds …
Caring for senior dogs isn’t really difficult. Senior dogs may require different care compared to middle-aged dogs and puppies but it’s not that hard. But when are dogs considered senior? According to veterinarians, a dog is considered a senior when he or she turns seven years old. During …
Do you know how to do a CPR on your German Shepherd? CPR for dogs is something you should know as an owner. Accidents can happen anytime and knowing how to do it may just save your dog’s life. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation or CPR is a procedure that is …
Does your German Shepherd drink enough water each day? How much water do German Shepherds need anyway? Generally, a normal and healthy dog needs to drink 0.5 to 1 oz. of water per pound of body weight daily. This means that an 80-pound German Shepherd needs 40 to …
