Is there head shaking, scratching, holding the head at an odd angle, or increased sensitivity to touch? Have your veterinarian examine your dog. Ear infections can cause permanent, lasting damage<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nEye Care<\/h3>\n
A normal eye will not have any discharge or film. A GSP should have a clear, dark, and expressive eye. Just like a person, a German Shorthaired Pointers can have a little bit of occasional residue in his eyes that is easy to wipe clean. If you find that your dog’s eyes are producing a greenish discharge, he may have conjunctivitis or another type of eye infection. See your veterinarian immediately.<\/p>\n
When it comes to your shorthair’s eyes, anything other than the normal should be examined more closely. Reddened whites, inflammation, excessive tears, or any other type of discharge could be caused by an injury or by a more serious eye condition. If your dog’s eyes are itchy or inflamed, he will try to scratch them or rub them, which risks injury to the eye. You will want your veterinarian to be sure your German Shorthaired Pointers doesn’t have an injury, a malformed eyelash, an infection, or some other kind of disease that is causing these problems.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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