Category: Health & Care
It is not unusual to discover leptospirosis in German Shepherds because the breed loves being active outdoors. Dogs are infected with leptospirosis when the spiral-shaped bacteria Leptospira interrogans penetrate their skin and infiltrate into the bloodstream. The spirochete is often found in stagnant water close to places where …
The breeding practices adopted in recent decades make arthritis in German Shepherds more widespread. A major cause of disability in senior dogs, this inflammatory condition can affect any of your pet’s joints – causing pain and discomfort. Arthritis Effects on German Shepherds Arthritis is a medical term used …
Megaesophagus in German Shepherds is a condition that results in an enlarged esophagus, the tube-like part of the digestive system that connects the throat and the stomach. The esophagus’ function is to allow transport of food down to the stomach for digestion. When the esophagus is partly blocked …
Degenerative Myelopathy in German Shepherds is a progressive neurological disorder that affects the spinal cord and muscle coordination in their hind limbs. The disease affecting dogs exhibit similar symptoms as found in the case of humans with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis problem. Your German Shepherd suffers from the degeneration of the “white matter” – the outer layer of the spinal cord in the thoracic section, particularly with the loss of myelin sheath around the spine. This white matter contains fibers that transmit movement signals and commands from …
Heartworm disease in German Shepherds is a type of parasite infestation. Caused by heartworms or dirofilaria immitis, a parasitic roundworm transmitted via mosquito bites, the disease is considered one of the deadliest of parasite infections seen in dogs. What is Heartworm Disease in German Shepherds? Heartworm disease in German Shepherds can cause irreparable organ damage, heart failure, and death if left untreated. Dog heartworms are found worldwide and …
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 …
