German Shorthaired Pointers: Common Health Concerns & Prevention

German shorthaired pointers could be affected by the following (but not limited to) health conditions and diseases, some of which are hereditary. They aren't all high-risk health conditions and diseases for German shorthaired pointers. Some of them are environmental illnesses so can be easily avoided by giving German shorthaired pointers proper care and attention.

Bone, Muscle, and Joint Issues

• Hemivertebrae
• Hypertrophic osteodystrophy
• Osteochondrosis dissecans
• Osteosarcoma
• Panosteitis

Cardiovascular Issues

• Aortic stenosis
• Hemophilia
• Thrombocytopenia
• Von willebrand's disease

Endocrine Issues

• Addison's disease
• Hypothyroidism

Skin Issues

• Demodectic mange
• Follicular Dysplasia

Vision and Hearing Issues

• Entropion
• Pannus

Gastrointestinal Issues

• Gastric torsion

Other Health Issues

• Lymphedema