IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING YOUR SHEPHERD with the best in preventive veterinary care, you should be aware of several diseases, conditions, and injuries that tend to be particularly problematic for the German shepherd. Armed with this knowledge, you can be on the lookout for symptoms that could indicate that your shepherd needs immediate, veterinary attention. Regardless of the disease, condition, or injury involved, the sooner your shepherd receives veterinary care, the better her chances of recovering.