The German Shepherd Dog breed is particularly prone to digestive issues like constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, and lack of appetite and skin conditions like allergies, yeast infections, impetigo, ringworm, alopecia, and folliculitis. Our data shows that 28% of German Shepherd Dog owners reported digestive issues like constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, and lack of appetite. GSD's risk for these health issues increases as they age.
Additionally, 22% reported skin conditions like allergies, yeast infections, impetigo, ringworm, alopecia, and folliculitis. Finally, 20% of German Shepherd Dog owners indicated their dog struggles with joint problems like arthritis, elbow dysplasia, degenerative issues, and osteosarcoma, which are common GSD health concerns. If you have concerns about any of these health issues, consult your GSD's veterinarian.