| an expect health issues with pretty much any pet | | | | German Shepherds can sometimes develop eye |
| you bring home and while a small percentage of pets | | | | problems as well, ranging from cataracts to eyelid |
| ever do develop health problems you should still | | | | issues. The eyelids may develop incorrectly or |
| know how to recognize the signs of German | | | | eyelashes may start forming too close to the eye |
| Shepherd health problems if you are a German | | | | causing irritation. Any of these eye conditions can be |
| Shepherd owner. Your vet and your breeder will give | | | | corrected with surgery so if your pet is developing |
| you the information you need to figure out if you are | | | | eye problems make sure you take them to the vet. |
| dealing with normal German Shepherd behavior or | | | | In some cases there are dog breeds that can |
| potential health problems. It is always important to be | | | | develop the blood condition known as Von |
| able to recognize the warning signs. | | | | Willebrand's Disease or VWD. VWD is like hemophilia |
| One of the common health issues of larger dogs like | | | | in humans, in that the dog's blood does not clot as it |
| German Shepherds is a dysplasia of the hip or the | | | | should and the dog will bleed profusely even with the |
| elbow joint that can result in severe pain and | | | | smallest injury. This is one of the more serious |
| difficulty walking for your pet. If you notice that your | | | | German Shepherd health problems and if you notice |
| German Shepherd is starting to have difficulty moving | | | | your pet with nose bleeds for no apparent reason or |
| around then it may be time to get them to the vet | | | | if you begin to notice your German Shepherd's gums |
| for a check up. | | | | bleeding then it could be VWD and you need to get |
| Another common German Shepherd health problem is | | | | your pet to the vet as soon as possible for |
| epilepsy. Basically the brain goes into a spasm for | | | | evaluation and treatment. |
| several reasons and your dog will go into convulsions | | | | As a responsible pet owner it is up to you to make |
| and seizures. This can usually start around the age of | | | | sure that you keep track of your pet's health and |
| one year and can be taken care of in conjunction | | | | that you stay in contact with your vet and your |
| with your vet through diet and medication. It is | | | | breeder so that you will be able to tell when |
| terrifying to see your pet go through a seizure so | | | | symptoms may arise. Your pet looks to you for its |
| make sure you contact the vet immediately if this | | | | care and health and if you begin to notice health |
| happens and for your sake and the animal's sake do | | | | issues with your German Shepherd then you need to |
| not panic because even in a state of seizure a dog | | | | make an appointment to get your dog checked out |
| needs you to be there for it. | | | | by the vet as soon as possible. |