It’s no secret that people love cute and cuddly animals. Watching them grow from clumsy puppies to full-grown adults is a joy for many.

German Shepherds are known for their impressive size as they mature into adult dogs. However, one particular German Shepherd will remain puppy-sized for the rest of his life. Meet Ranger, the adorable dog diagnosed with Pituitary Dwarfism, a rare condition caused by an infection called Giardia.

After receiving treatment for the infection in his neck, Ranger’s owners noticed that he wasn’t growing at a normal rate. A visit to the vet revealed the diagnosis of dwarfism, often associated with a thyroid disorder called hypothyroidism, which inhibits the production of thyroid hormones.

Despite his unique condition, Ranger is living a happy life with his loving owners, and his small size only adds to his charm. His story serves as a reminder that all animals, big or small, are deserving of love and care.

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This is Ranger

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At only 2 years old, Ranger is a purebred German Shepherd who will remain a tiny puppy for life due to a rare condition called Pituitary Dwarfism. The diagnosis came after he contracted an infection caused by a parasite called Giardia, which affected his growth and development. Despite being fully grown, Ranger will always have the appearance of a little pup.

A 2-year-old German Shepherd with a rare condition that has him stay in puppy-hood forever

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According to Ranger’s owner, Shelby Mayo, the little pup’s condition is a result of a series of unfortunate events. Initially, when they received Ranger from the breeder, he was noticeably smaller than his littermates. The cause was attributed to a parasitic infection called Coccidia.

Despite the treatment, Ranger’s health troubles persisted, and he contracted another parasite called Giardia. Additionally, an infection in his neck was also discovered, causing further complications. With their diligence and care, his owners were able to eventually treat and manage his infections. After several months, they were finally able to rid Ranger of Giardia, but the experience left him with a lifelong condition of Pituitary Dwarfism.

He was diagnosed with Pituitary Dwarfism after having an infection

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Following Ranger’s recovery from his illness, his owners became concerned when they realized that he was not growing at the expected rate. A visit to the veterinarian revealed that Ranger was dealing with an unusual condition.

But despite the health issues that followed his diagnosis

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Despite the adorably small appearance that comes with his condition, Ranger’s dwarfism does have some associated health effects. Among these are issues with shedding fur and flaky skin, which stem from a disorder of the endocrine system known as Hypothyroidism. This condition results from an underactive thyroid gland that does not produce enough thyroid hormone.

Ranger is now a very cute, fully healthy and happy doggo!

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Fortunately, Ranger’s devoted owners and enchanted online followers ensured that he received appropriate treatment, and he has now made a complete recovery. Throughout his journey, Ranger has remained cheerful and healthy, and he loves spending time with his furry friends and siblings.

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