Both humans and canines may be genetically predisposed to develop similar diseases. One of these diseases that may even sound familiar to you is lymphedema. We have all heard that we have lymph glands that are important for our bodies to function as a healthy unit. The German Shorthaired Pointer also has lymph glands. Lymph is a clear fluid that is taken from the tissues of the body and the space between the tissues. Typically, lymph is filled with protein and is returned to the blood through the lymph glands. However, it sometimes occurs that there is excess of fluid between the body tissues which results in swelling (edema), and the result is referred to …