Be Alert about possible Black German Shepherd health issues!!!

Generally, it’s easy to train a black German Shepherd dog, but it's important for owners of
these dogs to be aware of the various health concerns associated with them. This awareness is
crucial for the owner to ensure proper care for BGSD.

But not to worry once you get to know the possible health issues of BGSD, you will be able to
better look after them.

Here is a complete list of Black German shepherd health issues.

• Hip/elbow Dysplasia
This is the most common health issue of which a black German shepherd suffer. its symptoms
vary breed to breed they can be acute to severe. this can be arthritic which results from the
abnormality in the hip and elbow which can lead to weakening and damaging of bones.

Cause
Hip/elbow dysplasia can be causes due to the fast growth of BGSD puppies. It can also be a
hereditary disease.

Treatment
It can be treated by certain medication and therapies meant for BGSD.

• Cauda equina Syndrome

This is another Black German shepherd health issue from which this breed suffers. In this
disease lameness can be occurred due to the stiffness and pain in hip and tail.

Cause
It can be caused due to the high hip scoring. one must check the parents hip scoring before
owning a Black German shepherd puppy.

Treatment
Regular checkup to vet can help to diagnose and treat this BGSD health issue.

• Degenerative Myelopathy
This is the old age black German shepherd health issue. In older age usually in 8-14 years of a
BGSD suffer from coordination loss in hind limbs. in this condition a dog limp and drag its
feet.

Cause
the exact cause is unknown but the possible cause is dysfunctionality in spinal cord.

Treatment
There is no cure for BGSD degenerative myelopathy yet.

• Osteoarthritis
It is also a degenerative joint disease which can lead to the loss of movement and stiffness in
joints.

Cause
If proper exercise is not being practiced a BGSD can suffer from osteoarthritis.

Treatment
Thankfully, BGSD osteoarthritis can be treated by both ways through medication and surgery.

• Other Black German Shepherd health issues

Other than that, there are many other diseases from which a black German shepherd can suffer
such as Von Willebrand's disease, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, cancer, digestive diseases
and eye diseases etc.

with proper care, exercises and regular checkups a BGSD can stay away from all possible health
issues.

Summary
Hip/elbow dysplasia, Osteoarthritis, heart diseases, Degenerative myelopathy and cauda equina
syndrome are some of many Black German Shepherd health issues. There can be different
causes of them like Genetics, improper exercises and parents’ high hip scoring etc. They can be
treated by proper exercises, medication and surgery.

Is your black beauty safe from all Black German shepherd's health issue? if yes, then great
otherwise properly look after them and take them to vet for weekly/monthly check-ups. let us
know what special measure you take to maintain your BGSD 's health.