"Health of the German Shepherd Dog"

"Cowboy"

Unfortunately, whenever a breed gains great popularity, health problems seem to increase in the breed.  The German Shepherd Dog certainly has its share.  Hopefully, with responsible breeding and health screening, the German Shepherd Dog fanciers can win the battle against some of these health concerns.  Also, as the owner or a prospective owner of a German Shepherd, one should be aware of health concerns that the breed is susceptible to.  I shall continue to add to this page in hope that it may benefit other dog and German Shepherd Dog lovers.  Click here to see the beginning of the list of health links/articles I have collected.

Have you ever wondered how your dog is as compared to a human's age?  The old 7 human years per dog year really is not accurate.  Here is a more accurate chart:

Articles Etc.

  Bloat - An Analysis of Risk and Prevention

Panosteitis

Links:

Heaven's Gate (A Cause of GSD Death Data Base)

Amberixs German Shepherds (Offers Health and Breed Defect Information)

Perianal Fistulas (PF)

Panosteitis

Von Willebrand's and Hypothyroidism

Megaesphogus
(Read about Zuli the rescue and how her owner's help her with megaesphogus.)

Canine Cushing's Disease
Canine Cushing's disease support group	Veterinary Cushing's Disease and Syndrome Forum
Epilepsy
Canine Epilepsy (Information, links and email group) Canine Epilepsy Guardian Angels (Information, treatments and solutions) Canine epilepsy resources More canine epilepsy resources Epilepsy links More Epilepsy links List about dealing with canine epilepsy Epilepsy Foundation Gold bead implants for seizures and links Quaid's epilepsy story and gold implants with links Herb aids for seizure disorders Nutritional approaches for epilepsy Potassium Bromide handout Potassium Bromide and Phenobarbital uses Vagus nerve stimulation treatment	Epilepsy and GABA Article on GABA Retail site for GABA Nutritional information for neurological difficulties Selected Article: Control Epilepsy With Natural Treatments Article on epilepsy Article all about epilepsy Article on animal epilepsy Article on DMG and its effects on epi patients Article on seizures and fainting Article on seizure disorders in dogs Article on DMG and its success with seizures Phenobarbital in dog food Yahoo! group for canine epilepsy Canine Epilepsy Network Seizures in the Mastiff
Kennel Cough
Kennel cough info	Kennel cough info
Eye Ailments
American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists Diplomates The Medical and Surgical Management of Glaucoma Cat and Dog Eye Info	Wyatt's Journeywith Glaucoma Eye Problems In Cats and Dogs Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Pannus, Corneal Inflammation
Heart Ailments
New Treatments for Congestive Heart Failure	Veterinary Cardiology Specialists
Lyme Disease
Doxycycline & Effect on Lyme Disease Article on Lyme disease: Fact from Fiction	Transmission of Borrelia Burgdorferi Lots of links on Lyme disease
Vets and Vet Information
Purdue Vet University Tufts Vet University The Merck Veterinary Manual Foster and Smith's w/Links Healthcare and Pet Products w/ Links Pet Care Articles and Links American Vet Medical Association Animal Medical Center with Links Veterinary Information Service and "Ask Dr. Mike" Site for Titers How to Read Lab Tests Common Animal Dentistry Problems The Nambudripad Allergy Elimination Technique Free Cancer Registry	Pancreatitis and Diabetes Information Dogs with 700 site links Dog Links for Handicapped Resource library Pro Dog Vet Information Canine Intervertebral Disk Disease Orthopedic Disc Group Orthopedic Vet List ASPCA's Ani-Med Pet Care Information Article: The Immune System and Disease Resistance The Dog's Anatomy Guide

Vaccination Issues
Yearly Vaccinations Dangers Article on Vaccine Issues Article: Are We Over-Vaccinating? New Measures of Immunology Vaccination Decisions	Problems with Over-Vaccination Duration of Immunities To Canine Vaccinations Vaccinations in Veterinary Medicine Vaccines, Infectious Diseases and the Canine Immune System
Poison Control
24 hour Animal Poison Control: 1-888-4ANI-HELP
Natural/Holistic
American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Nutritional Healthcare with Alternative Diets Holistic Medicine for Dogs Natural Animal Health Preventative Care and Nutrition Magazine Bach Rescue Remedies Veterinary Homeopathy (with many links)	All-Natural Nutritional Suppliments Anaflora Animal Communication and Flower Essences Health Vitamins and Supplements Whole Dog Journal's Top 10 Dry Food Recommendations Kibble Ingredients with Links to Manufacturers Pet Nutrition Bulletin Board

Dog Food Links:

Understanding Dog Foods and Dog Food Labels

Dog Food Comparison Chart

What's Really In Dog Food

Pet Food Investigative Report

Puppy Food Or Adult Food - When To Change?

Raw Or Not???

Miscellaneous:

Poisonous Plants

How To Dremel Your Dog's Nails

Canine CPR

Carts and Wheels For Recovery:

Do you have a link or article that you feel needs to be added?  Is there a broken link listed?   Please e-mail me and help keep this list updated!  Thank you.

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