| German Shepherd health is one area over which you | | | | health examinations and is current on all its |
| have a lot of control. Long prized for its elegance, | | | | vaccinations. Finding a veterinarian that is familiar with |
| intelligence, loyalty, versatility and working abilities, the | | | | GSD Health Problems and with dealing with all the |
| GSD can be a very stoic animal that will play and | | | | hereditary diseases that affect our breed is an |
| work hard through a lot of pain and not easily show | | | | excellent idea. Not all veterinarians are as familiar with |
| any underlying health problems. It often takes a | | | | German Shepherd health issues as they might be |
| sharp and observant owner to know whether or not | | | | with other dog breeds. |
| his or her dog is suffering from any type of pain or | | | | Routine vet exams will include a check of your GSDs |
| illness. | | | | eyes, heart, lungs, ears, mouth, teeth and coat as |
| There is no reason any German Shepherd, aka, | | | | well as any lumps, bumps, cuts or bruises that the |
| Alsatian, should suffer from any pain, disease or | | | | dog may have. Associate veterinary visits with a |
| illness. It is the owners responsibility to keep the dog | | | | positive experience and it will make future doctor |
| in great condition and healthy by:feeding him a good | | | | visits much easier for your German Shepherd puppy. |
| and healthy diet,brushing his teeth often as | | | | It is also a good idea to take your new German |
| possible,grooming him regularly andgiving your dog | | | | Shepherd puppy or dog to the veterinarian for |
| plenty of exercise and attention to keep him healthy. | | | | occasional "social visits" just for them to see that |
| Another way of keeping tabs on your Alsatians | | | | going there does not have to always a bad thing. |
| health is by performing a weekly home German | | | | Both your GSDs health and socialization are very, |
| Shepherd health exam. This will help you spot many | | | | very important. Check with your vet and his staff to |
| of the common GSD health problems before they | | | | "schedule" a time to visit that is not too busy. The |
| become serious. This will also make you very aware | | | | Alsatian pup can have both a positive and healthy |
| of your GSD's body and easily help you detect any | | | | experience by going there - meeting the staff, |
| changes that may happen over time due to injury, | | | | meeting other dogs and owners to socialize with, etc. |
| disease or any kind of dog related emergencies. | | | | Keep in mind not to introduce your dog to truly sick |
| The best way of taking care of your Alsatians health | | | | animals, however, since you do not want to make |
| is by taking your dog to the veterinarian regularly. | | | | your healthy GSD puppy ill. |
| Make sure your GSD receives regular physical and | | | | |