Tag: Breed-specific health screening timelines

Annual vet visits are important—but for German Shepherds, generic pet care isn’t enough. Hip dysplasia affects 20–25% of the breed. Degenerative Myelopathy has a 14% carrier rate. These conditions develop silently, showing no symptoms until significant damage occurs. By then, treatment options are limited and less effective. But strategic, age-appropriate health screening catches these issues…