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Healthy Pups
Schäferhund Tips For Healthy Pups
The shepherd breed over the years has developed many health issues. Hip and elbow dysplasia, blood disorders, digestive problems, epilepsy, chronic eczema, keratitis, dwarfism and flea allergies to name a few.
Epilepsy
What it means?
A neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions, associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
What can cause it?
Idiopathic epilepsy, the most common cause of seizures in the dog, is an inherited disorder, but its exact cause is unknown. Other causes include liver disease, kidney failure, brain tumors, brain trauma, or toxins.
What are the next steps?
When it comes to treating seizures, there are medications that your vet will likely recommend, as well as certain holistic options you might be able to consider, depending on your pet’s particular circumstances.
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