The best (and worst) dog foods. Vaccinations and booster shots: needed or not? How long do German Shepherds live? Finding the right vets and avoiding the wrong vets. Spaying and neutering. For good health and long life, you need to raise your German Shepherd in all the right ways.

German Shepherd dog breed

German Shepherd Health

By Michele Welton. Copyright © 2000-2010



Old man with old dog How Long Do German Shepherds Live?
Expected life span for German Shepherds -- and how to help YOUR German Shepherd live longer.


Real homemade dog food The Best Dog Food For Your German Shepherd
The information on this feeding page may shock you. Feeding homemade food is the best food for your German Shepherd.


Natural dog foods for your German Shepherd. The Second-Best Dog Food For Your German Shepherd
If you can't feed homemade dog food, this is your second-best choice for feeding your German Shepherd.


Information on booster shots for your German Shepherd. Vaccinations and Booster Shots: Needed or Not?
How many vaccinations do German Shepherd puppies really need? Does your adult German Shepherd need yearly booster shots? The vaccination guidelines have changed. Find out what some vets aren't telling you....


Information on choosing the best vet for your German Shepherd. The "Right" Vets and the "Wrong" Vets
How to find the right vet for your German Shepherd -- and avoid the wrong vets. Learn about the differences between AHVMA and AVMA vets. They're not the same at all, and which one you choose will make a world of difference to the future health of your dog.


Information on spaying or neutering your German Shepherd. Spaying and Neutering: Pros and Cons
Advantages and disadvantages of spaying your female German Shepherd or neutering your male.