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german shepherd arthritis
have german shepherd its 12 years old has arthritis and is on medication prednisolone?

12 year old german shepherd on prednisolone for over 4 months for arthritis started off 4 tablets a day then went to 4 tablets every other day now on 2 tablets once a day dont seem to be helping much but have heard things like long term use has bad side effects, does any one know if this is true or not and if there is any cream you can buy for arthritis in dogs please dont say put her down cos shes brill apart from arthritis and i know people id sooner put down than my dog.

There are alternatives to pred for arthritis inflammation and pain. Check with your vet for Rimadyl, Adequan, and Palaprin6.

How long does a dog have to live after arthritis sets in?

He’s always had a super young spirit, and it’s really sad seeing how stiff he can get because it’s really killing his hyper activity. He doesn’t even look that old! It just became noticeable this month.

You didn’t really say how old he is, but my german shepherd had severe arthritis in her rear legs for several years. She just passed this January at 10 years of age. She was on pain medication and glucosamine as well as other suppliments for several years and got along really well. During her last six months she got progressively worse. I started getting her weekly shots which also helped her out but then it just didn’t work any more. She couldn’t get up or stand for a long period of time, she started having accidents in the house, and her quality of life went down hill very quickly. Being in the warmer weather will probably help. Just so you know, the pain medication and suppliments are not cheap. I was probably spending about $175 a month on them for her. The weekly shots also (which were vitamins, and some other suppliments) were about $105 a week. But she was worth it to me and it was very sad when she had to be put down. Good luck with her and I hope you have many more years with her.

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My German Shepherd Cries when she potties.?

I have been taking her to the Vet now for this for about 6 months. I believe this started when she developed an allergy to red dye in her food and was continually chewing at her skin. Therefore injesting fur which made having a bowel movement painful. I have changed her food and her skin is very healthy. However she still screams when deficating. We have had her on numerous antibiotics which seem to work at the time but once she is finished with them we are back to the same problem. The vet says there really isn’t anything we can do which breaks my heart. I couldn’t stand to put her down. She is very frisky, loving and playful all of the time, even after this seemingly painful experience. What can I do to help her?

For pete’s sake, CHANGE VETS! She obviously has some anus problems. All those antibiotics could be part of the problem….they are known to destroy normal bacteria in the bowel as well as the abnormal. There’s a good possibility that her digestive system isn’t working properly because of it, resulting in hard stools that have left her anus sore. Monitor her fluid intake…..encourage more drinking by adding a few drops of chicken or beef broth to her water. Give her a bit of canned pumpkin once a day with her regular dog food. If you are giving her dry dog food, moisten it with chicken or beef broth to create softer stools. Give her a fish oil capsule daily. Isn’t anything you can do, my hind foot!!! SEE ANOTHER VET!

Is it normal that there is no coat on a small area of my German Shepherd dog after he had a skin problem?

How long does it take for coat to return to normal after a skin problem of my german shepherd dog

Yes, sometimes the skin problem can affect the root of the hair and cause the hair not to grow back. And sometimes it will just take a while. Patience will let you know….

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does a white german shepherd have a lot of health problems?

If you get a white German Shepherd from a good breeder, he will be as healthy as any other color. the exception is that he may need to have sunblock on the edges of his ears, as they sunburn easily if not furry enough.
If you live in the USA or Canada, you are likely to find the perfect German Shepherd here> http://search.petfinder.com/search/search.cgi?action=1&pet.Animal=Dog&pet.Breed=german+shepherd&pet.Age=Young&pet.Size=&pet.Sex=&location=CA&preview=1&scope=0&x=4&y=12
Just put in your own postal code to find the ones nearest you.
I see lovely GSDs in all colors on that site.

Wow! Just check out this beauty in California! > http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=6075783

My 6 year old 80 pound German Shepherd/Black Lab limps for a day every once in a while?

Is it hip displayshia(sp), or more likely arthritis? It doesnt slow her down at all, when she’s running around outside, and after a day, the limp goes away. Should I give her aspirin every once in awhile? She doesnt have any health problems, just the limp that comes and goes, maybe once a month, for a day or so.

Nobody can possibly tell what’s causing your dog’s limp without first examining the dog and doing an x-ray. No you can’t give your dog aspirin, not any other human pain meds. Your dog needs to see her vet for a proper diagnosis and the vet will tell you what treatment she needs to keep her pain free.

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Where can I adopt a retired police dog in Delhi?

I stay in New Delhi and have two children. Both, I and my husband are working and our children are 7 and 4. Though we cannot take out as much as is required to train a puppy from scratch, we are exploring the possibility of adopting a retired police dog. We can give ample time where it comes to walks, we have kept German Shepherds earlier (died of old age), are very particular about nutrition and vaccination of the pet.

It seems a lot of people here don’t think that retired police dogs can make good pets, but when I was younger some family friends had one. If I remember correctly she had been shot and that’s why she retired. She was great with the kids and the family, but everyone was “dog-savvy” and knew how to act around dogs.

A friend of mine from the Phillipines, his father also had a retired police dog when he was younger. He loved the dog and it was very smart–almost too smart. I wouldn’t say they make bad pets. In my experience it runs the opposite.

Your two best options are either to find a friend of a friend who works in the police station and can set you up with someone who knows a dog that is retiring and needs a home. It’s rare to find one, though, because usually they go home with their handler, although not as often if he gets a new k-9.

I would say the best thing you could do would be to go to the police station and find out where they get their dogs from, and then go to that source. Usually it is a private breeder/trainer. Oftentimes there are dogs that don’t make it through training or get returned. You could look for a dog that was returned for not being intense enough, like it got the training to be obedient and smart but just wasn’t likely enough to bite to make it into the police force. Many dogs that don’t make it onto the extremely physical and demanding k-9 unit are trained instead for airport security, bomb or drug sniffing, etc. You could find one of those dogs but make it your pet instead!

Also, many breeders and rescues will have older dogs returned to them, and you should check those out, too. German Shepherds are intelligent and protective in general so you shouldn’t need a retired police dog, strictly speaking, to get those traits.

Good luck either way!

Can grey hair on a young dog mean something bad?

I have a 2 year old german shepherd. He’s suffering from the dog food poisoning bs. Not to long ago, the hair under his nose turned gray. I know that in humans it can mean bad nutrition but is it the same for dogs?

I can’t answer for a G.S….but I have a rat terrier who’s 3 and by the time he was 2 he had alot of gray on his face. If you saw him now, you’d think he was 10 or so!!!! BUT…I know that rat terriers start turning gray as soon as they turn into adults…so they start turning gray a little over a year!!!!

But…since he’s got a medical issue already, I’d just give any vet a call to ask. They’re only a phone call away and they don’t charge for answering questions. I’d be interested in what you find out too, actuallY!

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I have a female German Shepherd almost 7 months old and she has some sord of light ping rash on her nose .However she is acting normal . But is her black going to grow back?Will it affect anything?

Guess #1:
Most likely she is a digger, and has worn some of the skin off her nose.
The black won’t re-appear until she gives up digging and lets her nose heal.

Guess #2:
If you are currently having a cold winter, she could be showing what we call “snow nose”.
The black should reappear when summer arrives.

Guess #3:
If she is a liver or a blue (or a self-white that would have been liver or blue if the genes for white hadn’t blocked all coat pigments) there is the possibility of sunburn.
Protect her nose so that the sunburn doesn’t lead to a cancer.

• Add http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/The_GSD_Source to your browser’s Bookmarks or Favorites so that you can easily look up such as feeding, vaccinations, worming, clubs, weights, teething, neutering, disorders, genetics.

• To ask about GSDs, join some of the 400+ YahooGroups dedicated to various aspects of living with them. Each group’s Home page tells you which aspects they like to discuss, and how active they are. Unlike YA, they are set up so that you can have an ongoing discussion with follow-up questions for clarification. Most allow you to include photos in your messages.
Les P, owner of GSD_Friendly: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/GSD_Friendly
“In GSDs” as of 1967

HELP! My dog skin allergy?

MY 16 month old male german shepherd had this rash / scab looking things on his inner thighs and portion of his stomach. The vet gave him some antibiotics which worked but then spread to rest of his body. The vet says its a plant allergy. I want a second opinion because it doesnt seem like it is getting better. Some spots are just raised bumps, some have scabs on top that you can scratch right off and others are just red.

When an animal’s immune system overreacts to certain substances – it is deemed an allergic reaction. When the trigger of the allergy enters the body, the body produces antibodies as a form of protection. These antibodies then attach themselves to immune cells (within the skin and other body tissues).

So, when the allergens eventually penetrate tissue surfaces, the antibodies stimulate the immune cells to release powerful chemicals (called histamines) into the surrounding tissue. This then causes inflammation and itching on your pet.

There are a number of factors to consider when locating the cause of a skin allergy. Allergies that affect a pet’s skin are usually caused by one (or all) of the following things: fleas, food, airborne particles, and contact with allergens.

Avoiding the allergens, treating the symptoms or desensitizing your pet can control skin allergies. Drugs such as steroids and antihistamines may be prescribed to relieve the symptoms of itchiness and inflammation in pets, however, like any drugs – they may come with unwanted side effects and the long-term effects are not known.

Long-term steroid use is discouraged because these drugs work by suppressing the immune system. This means that over time your pet may be left vulnerable to infection, diabetes, and other conditions.
Natural Remedies

Luckily for pet owners, there are many safe and natural herbal and homeopathic remedies for animals suffering from skin problems.

Althaea officinalis root (marshmallow) is an excellent and well-known remedy for soothing the skin – while Melaleuca alternifolia can be used externally for promoting skin health and keeping the skin clean. Homeopathic remedies such as Ledum and Apis have excellent soothing properties and are particularly useful in soothing inflamed and irritated skin, or minor stings and wounds.

You may get more info here http://www.healthherbsandnutrition.com/pets/wounddr-scratches-cuts-cats-dogs.htm

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Early erected ears for Geman Shepherd means health problems?

I am looking for a German shepherd puppy to buy and one of the breeder said that if the ears have erected when he’s 1-3 months that means the dog has health problems, is it true? He said the best time for the ears to erect naturally is around 5 months old. Thank you very much! Any information about German shepherd puppy is also welcome!

That wasn’t a reputable breeder, it was an ignorant BYBer who allows dogs to mate.

GSDs’ ears erect any time from 4 weeks old to never, depending on the pup’s genes and health.
Ears that erected before 5 months old almost always soften during teething. Most re-erect by or while 7 months old. The longest I’ve had to wait was until Nadja was 9 months.

NEVER let anyone talk you into taping or gluing a pup’s ears to “assist” them up. A pup irritated by that tape or glue will spend its night trying to kick the irritation away, and by morning has haematomas that make the ears too heavy to ever erect.
People who are “experts” at “assisting” ears are poor breeders, people ignorant about genetics and willing to take breeding risks. Let them KEEP their pups.

• Add http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/The_GSD_Source to your browser’s Bookmarks or Favorites so that you can easily look up such as feeding, vaccinations, worming, clubs, weights, teething, neutering, disorders, genetics.
If you actually Join the group you can look in its Photos section at the Ears album to see some of the positions GSD ears adopt before erecting. You can also access its Files section to download the Choosing _a_GSD.doc file that has lots of scales to help you work out which breeder and which litter to choose a pup from, and whether maybe a rescued GSD or one in an SPCA shelter might suit your needs.

• To ask about GSDs, join some of the 400+ YahooGroups dedicated to various aspects of living with them. Each group’s Home page tells you which aspects they like to discuss, and how active they are. Unlike YA, they are set up so that you can have an ongoing discussion with follow-up questions for clarification. Most allow you to include photos in your messages.
Les P, owner of GSD_Friendly: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/GSD_Friendly
“In GSDs” as of 1967

Do all of the pure breed german shepherd have alot of health problems like ear effections?

No they don’t. It really depends on breeding and environment. Any dog with erect ears in a windy area has an increased chance of ear infections due to debris blowing in the ears. The same goes for a drop eared dog in a very moist environment because of the moisture being held under the ears instead of drying quickly. With GSD, your two biggest concerns are dysplasia (hip and elbow) and Endocrine Pancreatic Insuffiency (EPI). Just research the breeder and his/her lines before buying. If you’re getting a rescue, it’s a crap shoot. There is no truth to the ‘hybrid vigor’ myth (which is a misnomer anyway as they are not hybrids but ‘mix breeds’. Instead of having set disorders, you are combining disorders from two or more breeds. For more information, you can see the link below (which has an article and provides more links) and you can also find more information by typing ‘hybrid vigor myth’ into any search engine.

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How can I tell if my dog has fleas?

I have a rott/german shepherd mix who’s about a year old. Lately he seems extra itchy and I thought he had some mosquito bites because its summer and we spend a lot of time outdoors & in the backyard.

He likely does have fleas, but the frontline should help since its a fairly effective flea preventative. You can buy a flea comb and a pet store and try to brush some of them out while bathing your dog. It is almost impossible for there to only be one flea. You may also want to treat your home with an insecticide or pesticide, especially if you notice any flea bites on you or your family.

Choosing an Allergy Friendly Dog

People who suffer from dog allergies tend to have a very tough time being around dogs in general making it miserable for them to have a pet dog. Their allergies flair up and bring about terrible sneezing, stuffy noses, skin rashes and watery/itchy eyes that they develop while in the proximity of dogs. Luckily, there are special types of dog which are considered hypoallergenic dogs that can allow someone with dog allergies to still have a canine pet.

Generally dog allergy symptoms develop because of allergen particles which are given off in the air from dog skin and hair. The allergens mostly come from things the dog hair has come into contact with such as dust and pollen, which trigger allergies. People who have dog allergies have immune systems which tend to be weaker when they are in contact with the various allergens, triggering the various symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing and skin rashes or hives. To further illustrate why dogs can cause allergies for some people, dogs which have more hair tend to pick up more of the allergen particles. Therefore someone who suffers from dog allergies would want to avoid dogs like the German Shepherd, Irish Setter or Afghan Hound.

The alternative to having no dog whatsoever is to choose a dog which will cause less or minimal allergies. Hypoallergenic dogs are dogs that create less allergens in the air due to their physical size and fur lengths. Some of these dogs have very minimal shedding of their hair which helps to reduce the chance for any allergen particles being sent into the air. It’s important to note that no dog is considered truly hypoallergenic, because all dogs give off some degree of allergens, and dog allergies can be different from person to person.

There’s several potential pets that a person with dog allergies can consider. Breeds of dog such as the Pomeranian, Irish Terrier, Samoyed, Portuguese Water Dog and Miniature Schnauzers are considered great pets for those with dog allergies due to minimal shedding or dander. The Incha Orchid, Chinese Crested, American Hairless Terrier or the Mexican Hairless are also great choices as these dogs are almost all hairless. Also consider the environment or living arrangement when choosing the dog. Dogs such as Irish Terriers and Poodles tend to do better with families while Portuguese Water Dogs and Chihuahuas are better with one person.

When selecting a prospective pet dog, one of the best pieces of advice for the prospective dog owner who has dog allergies is for that person to spend at least 30 minutes around the potential pet dog. This can help the individual gauge whether or not that dog will be right for them, or cause them to suffer from dog allergies. If the dog being considered lives at a breeder far away, sending a piece of clothing is an alternate way to test things. Once the clothing item has been placed near the dog for a day or so it can be sent back for the individual to test by wearing or smelling to see if it causes any allergy problems.

People who enjoy the companionship of having a pet dog yet have allergy complications don’t have to be pet-less. A hypoallergenic dog can provide the perfect solution to allow a dog allergy sufferer to have a pet dog while cutting down on the coughing, sneezing and irritations that come with allergies.

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what is the best type of food to feed a German shepherd pup?

a lot of GSD are allergic to corn or wheat…you should use high end dry puppy food, but make sure there is no Corn, Wheat or bi products (which are hard to digest) in the food.

What kind of food should i feed my German Shepherd? I feel like he is still skinny ,hes 18 months old. thanks?

He is fed very well, we were giving him inova but it ran out, so we got this other brand which i forget what its called, specifically for German Shepherds. his stools are normal. his energy is high, he runs with me everyday at 6am, and 7pm when i get home, im thinking its because hes still young and hasnt fully filled in yet? any other foods that you guys think will help him gain healthy weight?
ROYAL CANIN is what we are feeding him now.

German Shepherds are notorious for having weight issues. Does this dog vomit often? By often I mean once a week or more. Does he have normal stools? Are they formed or soft? What do you feed him now? What is his energy level? Would need more info to judge whether it’s a food issue or vet time.

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German Shepherd Dog Allergy?

I have two german shepherd dogs, both female. They both have some sort of allergy which makes them really itchy. The eldest dog, Sasha, has the itch on her lower back. I had a look at it today and found tiny little red dots on the skin there. The other shepherd, Pooni, tends to have the itch on and around her eyes and muzzle. Both dogs have been taken to the vet, who said it was definitely some kind of allergy, like a food, environment or flea allergy. Has anyone else had this problem with their dog(s) and what can I do to cure it?
I forgot to add, the vet did prescribe a medicated wash but my mum only used it (on Pooni) once because it didn’t seem to have any effect. The vet didn’t say that it would definitely work, but rather prescribed it as something to try.

Do those tiny red dots MOVE?
Were they there when the vet checked?
‘Coz they sound like mange-mites – especially on the face – and the vet SHOULD have noticed them.

Or do they leave a red smear on white paper when you dab the dots? If so, they are blood spots – but WHAT is making them bleed?

Allergies tend to cause a wet-rash, and usually in places like the arm-pits and groin rather than the face & croup. (But every disorder & pet is an individual!)

There are also organisms such as fungi & yeasts that can grow on the skin when there is plenty of starch-or-carbohydrate-stuff embedded there.

Definitely use the medicated shampoo on BOTH pooches, rubbed WELL in, to clean up the skin and anything yeasty growing on the hairs. And REPEAT it a few days later.
Replace the dogs’ bedding, and spray insecticide EVERYWHERE they lie – and right into the corners nearby – fleas, for instance, lay their eggs in cracks and carpets.

But WE can’t see & smell what you are talking about.

• Add http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/The_GSD_Source to your browser’s Bookmarks or Favorites so that you can easily look up such as feeding, vaccinations, clubs, weights, teething, neutering, disorders.
In its Links => Diseases_&_Disorders section click Veterinary_Site_Search – you can then search for all sorts of problems, with Allergy, Mange, and Mites being 3 obvious search-seeds.
DON’T use the site to “diagnose” a problem – you don’t have a vet’s training & equipment with which to test possible diagnoses. But it will help you understand possibilities, and some of the “home treatments” worth trying.

Kibbles and garden plants are probably the biggest source of allergies. GSDs are canids, and canids evolved to eat RAW animal proteins – birds, eggs, fish (but not the needles), insects, mammals, reptiles. Work your way through rhe Links => Feeding section of that group-site.

• To ask about GSDs, join some of the 400+ YahooGroups dedicated to various aspects of living with them. Each group’s Home page tells you which aspects they like to discuss, and how active they are. Unlike YA, they are set up so that you can have an ongoing discussion with follow-up questions for clarification. Most allow you to include photos.
Les P, owner of GSD_Friendly: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/GSD_Friendly
“In GSDs” as of 1967

Dog Dermatitis: Causes & Solution

There are a lot of diseases that dogs are prone to and one of them is the infamous itching problem known as dog dermatitis. Dermatitis is basically the general term used to describe transient or chronic itching in dogs that causes not only their coats to become flaky, scaly, and painful but can also affect the overall health of the dog entirely. Since dermatitis is a general term, there are different types of the disease which could either be transient (short-term and can be treated) or chronic (long term and can be fatal to the dog) in nature. If you’ve noticed your own dog scratching and biting off bits of his or her fur incessantly, it could be a case of canine dermatitis, which means you should take him or her to your local veterinarian for medications and treatments to cure the skin disease.

Causes

To better understand the nature of dog dermatitis, it is important that you know what factors can cause this skin disease in many dogs. In truth, the causes can vary from mere sunburns and flea bites to actual skin cancers and diseases for dogs. In most cases, the most common causes of dog dermatitis include allergies, irritating substances, seborrhea, reactions to drugs or toxins, fungi, bacterial, and parasitical infections, bad reactions to certain kinds of food, and the like. Another factor could be the dog’s breed as some are more prone to such skin infections.

Types

As mentioned previously, there are different kinds or types of dog dermatitis, each with their own set of characteristics and symptoms that make them identifiable. Here are some of the most common:

- Canine atopy: this is a very common cause of chronic itching in most dogs and is caused by an allergic reaction to substances in the environment, especially in grassy areas. This also affects mostly dogs between one and five years and that have a weak immune system to resist such substances. Atopy can be identified if the dog itches and scratches a lot, especially in the face and feet that causes skin to become red, moist, and irritated.

- Pyotraumatic dermatitis: usually known or referred to as a “hot spot”, this kind of dog dermatitis is usually identified with a red, moist, hairless, and painful sore on the dog’s body that appears suddenly. This kind of skin infection is usually common among dog breeds like Golden retrievers, German shepherds, and Bernese mountain dogs that have thick coats and long hair. Pyotraumatic dermatitis develops when the dog licks and scratches his or her skin raw because of something that causes such irritation.

- Contact dermatitis: this is a dog skin disorder that usually develops due to direct contact with certain materials such as fertilizers, flea collars, carpet cleaners, or other corrosive substances used in cleaning the home. It also occurs to dogs that are overly sensitive to a particular substance that is normally not an irritant. It can cause itchy red skin in the parts of the dog’s body that has been exposed to the irritant.

Solution

As previously mentioned, as soon as you suspect your dog has dermatitis, you should bring your dog to the vet and seek immediate treatment. I also recommend you consider purchasing specialized balms that help relieve dog dermatitis. There are a variety out there but one of the most effective ones I’ve ever seen contains the Mayan traditional herb Tepezcohuite.

About the Author

Brandon Roe is the author of “The Official Dog Coat and Skin Care Guide”, a comprehensive guide to help you dog maintain a beautiful and healthy coat and clear skin. Download your FREE copy today at http://www.k9klearup.com/guide.

He is also the developer of K9 KlearUp, the worlds only dog balm that helps clear up the 17 most common canine skin and coat problems… Guaranteed or your money back.

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