[header] How to diagnose heart disease in german shepherds [title] Listen for coughing. [step] Pay attention to if your german shepherd coughs for more than a few days. You may notice that the coughing is worse at night or when he's resting.
[header] How to diagnose heart disease in german shepherds [title] Listen for coughing. [step] Pay attention to if your german shepherd coughs for more than a few days. You may notice that the coughing is worse at night or when he's resting.
It may even stop when he's sleeping. Don't immediately assume that something is wrong. [substeps] You may also notice tingling in his arms as well. The dog may also have a quicker decline in muscle strength at night and an increased need to urinate in the evening. [substeps] If your german shepherd makes a lot of whistling, tapping, or growling sounds, this may be heart disease. Try to reason with your dog so he doesn't develop heart disease. Coughing is usually caused by fluid buildup in the lungs. [substeps] Coughing may also be a result of an enlarged heart pushing up on your dog's windpipe.