Ateliotic Dwarfism in the German Shepherd Dog

Pituitary dwarfism in German Shepherd dogs.

· Growth hormone (GH), which is essential for growth · Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), which regulates thyroid function · Prolactin (PRL), which is essential for lactation · Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing hormone (LH), which are essential for ovulation in female animals and sperm production in male animals · Adrenocorticotroph hormone (ACTH), which stimulates the adrenal ...

Bilateral Pancarpal Arthrodesis in a German Shepherd Dog

Case Description- A 5-year old male German shepherd weighting 28 kg with the history of falling from the third floor 9 month previous was referred to the Small Animal Hospital. Clinical Findings- In clinical examination roughness and thickness of the skin of the palmar surface of both forelimbs were felt. The animal was using his palmar plane of both forelimbs to walk without any signs of pain ...

Multiple Cutaneous Inverted Papilloma in a German Shepherd Dog

Case Description- In this clinical report, occurrence of a rare case of canine cutaneous inverted papilloma was discussed. A 4-year-old, intact, male German shepherd dog was presented with multiple skin lesions, located on the inguinal region near the root of penis, which have been progressively growing since two months ago. In close examination of the lesions multiple, firm, painful, and cup-s...

Concurrent diabetes mellitus and lymphoma in a German shepherd dog

Concurrent disorders with diabetes mellitus is one of the most challenging subject. Our knowledge of the most common concurrent disorders in diabetic dogs may be useful in diagnosis of these disorders and better treatment of diabetic dogs. In this study diabetes mellitus was diagnosed in a 7-year-old male German shepherd dog, based on clinical and laboratory findings. Following the diagnosis of...

A review of hereditary diseases of the German shepherd dog