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[nextpage] Hypothyroidism in German Shepherds is often ignored as many symptoms look similar to that of other diseases. German Shepherds are among the canine breeds more susceptible to this hormonal disorder. Unless treated early, hypothyroidism may lead to long-term complications.   Is hypothyroidism life threatening? Hypothyroidism in German Shepherds is characterized by an underactive thyroid gland. Normally, the thyroid gland produces thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) hormones. T3 and T4…

This German Shepherd is too funny and silly. Watch as this dog tries to catch water spurting from the hose. The dog’s owner is filling a plastic tub with water using the hose, when the GSD sees the opportunity for playtime. The water pressure is high and when the water from the hose hits the water in the…

[nextpage] Dog dogs see color or do they see in black and white? How do dogs see the world?  It was once believed that dogs only see in black and white and this myth was debunked only recently. Do Dogs See Colors? If They Do, Do They See the World the Way We Do? If…

[nextpage] Megaesophagus in German Shepherds is a condition that results in an enlarged esophagus, the tube-like part of the digestive system that connects the throat and the stomach. The esophagus’ function is to allow transport of food down to the stomach for digestion. When the esophagus is partly blocked over a period of time, it…

Here’s a nice and fun idea to play with your dog! Watch as this German Shepherd plays Monkey in the Middle with her owners in the pool!   It’s a beautiful day to soak in the pool and these two men have found a cool way to keep themselves and Roxie the GSD entertained! Most dogs love…

[nextpage] This is Karma, an adorable little German Shepherd puppy who thinks she’s a human baby! Most puppies are content with a chew toy and socks, but this young German Shepherd pup from Welling, Kent in the UK is different. She is a baby and she likes sucking on her pacifier, sleeping in a baby trolley, and…

It is a known fact that German Shepherds are athletic and intelligent dogs! In this video, Tefnut demonstrates just how high a German Shepherd can jump!   The dog’s owner uses a ladder to put Tefnut to the test. To show the scale and height of the ladder, the owner stands up beside it for comparison. The owner holds…

A German Shepherd and a brown bear are best friends!  What an unusual interspecies friendship! Watch them play as the brown bear sprays her canine buddy with a hose! While we think bears belong in the wild, Tima, with the help of her German Shepherd friend, seems to be doing okay! The footage was, captured in Villacarrillo, Jaén, Spain.…

[nextpage] Heartworm disease in German Shepherds is a type of parasite infestation. Caused by heartworms or dirofilaria immitis, a parasitic roundworm transmitted via mosquito bites, the disease is considered one of the deadliest of parasite infections seen in dogs.   What is Heartworm Disease in German Shepherds? Heartworm disease in German Shepherds can cause irreparable organ damage, heart failure, and death if left untreated. Dog heartworms are found worldwide and are transmitted via mosquito bites. They infest not…

Two sweet dogs have become celebrities in their own right! Awesome vines of a Border Collie hugging a German Shepherd are making their rounds in the internet and have gone viral! Taylor Duguay taught her 2-year-old Border Collie to hug his furry best friend, a 2-year-old German Shepherd named Grizzly. The two have since become internet celebrities! Lottie’s latest hug,…