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Common Diseases of the German Shepherd Dog
Cleft palate is where there is an opening at
the roof of the mouth leaving the nasal cavity
open to the oral cavity.

Cystinuria - a condition where there is a
high concentration of cystine in the urine of
the dog, making him prone to forming stones
in the kidneys, ureter, urinary bladder and the
urethra.

https://www.pets4homes.co.uk/pet-advice/hip-dysplasia-in-dogs.html Epilepsy - is a neurological disorder, where
Atopic dermatitis - inflammation of the skin that there are brief to long periods of shaking
appears as itchy, red and swollen skin
Hip and Elbow Dysplasia - is the abnormal
formation of the hip and the leg bone, wherein
the joint is not perfectly fitted. Elbow dysplasia
invovlves developmental abnormalities in the
elbow.

Pancreatic Insufficiency - the lack of
digestive enzymes making it difficult to digest
food

https://www.germanshepherds.com/forum/health-issues/173473-need-help-black-skin-rash.html
Cleft lip and palate - where there is an opening in the upper lip that may Osteosarcoma - cancerous tumor of the bone
extend to the nose.

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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - where the body’s immune system Von Willebrand’s Disease (VWD) - a hereditary blood clotting disorder.
attacks healthy tissue in many parts of the body.

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