GSD Health Concerns

Disease Name	Symptoms	How it's Diagnosed	Treatment
Autoimmune Problems	becomes sick very easily, weak	blood test resulting in abnormally large amounts of white blood cells	medications, antibiotics
Bloat: abdominal swelling filled with gas and air, preventing dog to vomit or pass gas	dog will be in distress, pacing or panting, and the dog's sides will begin to swell up	abnormal pacing and behavior	call vet immediately for treatment to releive pressure, death can follow within an hour
Cancer:	lumps or bumps especially as your dog is growing older	biopsy of growth	growth can be removed, chances of succes are greater if detected early
Hip Dysplasia: failure of the thigh bone to fit into the hip socket	mild lameness to crippling pain	x-rays sent to the OFA (Orthopaedic Foundation for Animals) for reading, grading and certification	corrective surgery
Panosteitis: lameness usually affecting one leg at a time	lameness and pain in rapidly growing puppies, 6 to 18 mos.old	limping in rapidly growing puppies	aspirin, goes away with age
Permeal Degenaration: progressive degenaration of muscles, connective tissue, and skin around the anus	trouble passing stools	degenaration of the anal muscles, connective tissue and skin	surgery if done during early stages
Thyroid Disease: thyroid gland produces less hormones than it should affecting different bodily fuctions	dry, dull coat, flaky skin, runny eyes, diffuculty walking, and infertility.	simple blood test	oral medications