Sentences with phrase «dogs at most risk»

Dogs at most risk for exposure are those with a social lifestyle and participate in group events or are housed in communal facilities, especially in communities where H3N2 CIV is circulating.

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SUN SHIELD Although sunburn is uncommon in most hounds, and there's no conclusive evidence to suggest that dogs frequently exposed to the sun are at higher risk of skin cancer than those that aren't, it never hurts to take precautions such as applying sunscreen on Fido.

Dogs most at risk for dehydration are those who suffer from various illnesses such as kidney disorders, cancer and infectious disease.

While most dogs are not at risk, we want all dogs to be protected and beginning Monday, June 19th we will offer the Canine Influenza Vaccine.

Dogs most at risk are the very young, very old, and any dogs with a compromised immune sysDogs most at risk are the very young, very old, and any dogs with a compromised immune sysdogs with a compromised immune system.

These maps allow you to see where at - risk animals — cats and dogs living in areas that are sending the most animals into shelters — are coming from and target those hot spots with intervention programs.

Take a look at your state to see which tick - borne disease your dog is most at risk for

Unvaccinated dogs and puppies younger than four months old are the most at risk for Canine Parvovirus - 2 or parvo.

Take a look at your state to see which tick - borne disease your dog is most at risk for contracting.

Most dogs are at risk of overheating in summer and as a pet owner, of course, you are well informed of how dangerous overheating for pets can be.

And David Miller, CIC, CRM, and managing director at Bensman Risk Management in Chicago gave a detailed response, «I am a dog owner (our dog is an 80 lb mixed - breed, most likely including some Lab and Border Collie in his mix), so I can empathize with dog owners who do not agree with an insurance company's decision to deny coverage based on a dog's breed.»

The two most virulent strains, Virus H3N8 and H3N2, are not related in any way, so here at ZippiVet, we recommend that dogs at risk should be vaccinated against both strains.

The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) provides great data each year on how tick - borne diseases impact dogs in each region of the United States.Take a look at your state to see which tick - borne disease your dog is most at risk for contracting.

Middle - aged to elderly toy breed dogs are most at risk.

has served as a safety net for the most at - risk dogs and cats of Austin, all in our effort to create and maintain Austin as a No - Kill city.

One of the most common problems large breed dogs like German Shepherds face is that they are at high risk of musculoskeletal problems.

These dogs were the most concerning because they were at risk for biting a volunteer, though not intentionally.

«The ASV recognizes that one of the most important things we can do for cats and dogs in our communities is to ensure that spay - neuter services are widely available and accessible to the animals that are most at risk of contributing to shelter impoundment,» states Brenda Griffin, DVM, MS, DACVIM, University of Florida, member of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians, and of the Task Force to Advance Spay - Neuter.

A large part of dog bite prevention is understanding who is most at risk when it comes to being bitten.

Any dog can develop arthritis, but Greyhounds are at a higher risk as they are large breed dogs that have most likely sustained racing injuries and have been bred irresponsibly.

Please watch this video before taking any dog to a dog park, particularly those who are most at risk - puppies, dogs with fear issues, and rescue dogs.

While most cats are not likely to become infected, cats in shelters or that live with dogs that could be infected may be at higher risk.

Unfortunately, most dogs find any type of organic material spread out on a lawn to be a delicacy, and therefore are at great risk for toxicity.

The reactivity associated with Lepto vaccine can make a patient very itchy for three to four years and most agree, the vaccine is incapable of protecting a dog against Leptospira and worse yet, if the dog were to develop a Leptospira infection to one of the serovars transmissible to man, the owner would be at greater risk of suffering a Leptospira infection because his / her dog was vaccinated!

As they saved those most at - risk animals, they inherited the old city shelter, and were able to expand their lifesaving to include tougher cases, including dogs who weren't yet behaviorally ready for a foster home.

Raising Aid for Dogs at Risk (RADAR) was founded to support these «below the radar» country - road shelters in caring for the most vulnerable and at - risk dogs, such as seniors and those with medical issDogs at Risk (RADAR) was founded to support these «below the radar» country - road shelters in caring for the most vulnerable and at - risk dogs, such as seniors and those with medical issRisk (RADAR) was founded to support these «below the radar» country - road shelters in caring for the most vulnerable and at - risk dogs, such as seniors and those with medical issrisk dogs, such as seniors and those with medical issdogs, such as seniors and those with medical issues.

Additionally, we have a network of foster homes that take in the most at risk dogs while we look for their forever home.

Any dog can develop an ear mite infection, but young dogs and dogs in animal shelters are the most at risk — older dogs tend to be a little more resistant to ear mites.

This program rescues the most vulnerable, at - risk population of dogs — elderly strays, puppy mill victims, and older dogs slated for euthanasia at animal control facilities.

The most common at - risk areas are boarding kennels, animal shelters, commercial pet shops, research facilities, grooming facilities, dog shows, agility trials, field trials, dog parks, dog groomers, veterinary clinics and similar close - contact environments.

The most at - risk dogs are those with a social lifestyle who often come into contact with other dogs, whether at a park, dog show, grooming salon, or kennel.

Research has shown that dogs with the most common genetics are shown to be at a higher risk for breed - specific diseases.

Dogs who have not been vaccinated for Canine Distemper are the most at - risk.

Thie form of the disease can cause blindness — children are at most serious risk especially if play behavior is in an environment where dog, cat, or raccoon feces may be present... such as in a sandbox.

Most of the time we will drop the Corona Virus if the dog is not at risk for it.

All dogs are at risk for ringworm, but the condition is most common in puppies less than a year old, and in older dogs with compromised immune systems.

Any dog can be infected with just a single bite of an infected mosquito, but those in areas that are warm and humid are mostly at a risk to have it since these are where most mosquitoes thrive.

The eggs require at least a month in soil to develop to an infective stage so fresh feces is not a risk but because it is feces that contaminates soil, most communities require dog owners to dispose of feces deposited in public parks and restrict dog access to many public areas.

However, while dogs are the most common host for heartworm, cats are also at risk for contracting heartworm.

In 2011, The New York Times reported on a study conducted by Dr. Walter F. Burghardt, Jr. — the chief of behavioral medicine at the Daniel E. Holland Military Working Dog Hospital at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas — that found that military working dogs are at risk for developing behavioral problems that were most easily categorized as «canine post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).»

There is a vaccine available for dogs at risk, protecting for the most common strains.

In our area, dogs most at risk are hunting dogs, dogs that go camping, or dogs who live on property which is home to wildlife (deer, raccoons, etc).

Open - intake shelters have the most difficulty marketing senior dogs, which are then at risk when the shelter is overcrowded.

Thanks to recent scientific advances, Embark now offers the most accurate at - home dog DNA test available on the market — for breed identification AND genetic health risks.

The brain is the organ most at risk from over-heating, so dogs have another counter currant heat exchanger between the carotid arteries and vessels to the brain, this time the heat from the arterial blood is cooled by the venous blood returning from the nose and mouth.

While fairly rare in cats it is comparatively common in dogs; with miniature poodles, dachshunds, boxers, Boston terriers and beagles the most at risk breeds.

This is the kind of situation that sets kids up for being victims of dog bites, and young children are the population most at risk for dog bites and most at risk for severe injury, maiming, or death should that dog choose to voice his displeasure with his teeth — the one canine communication tool humans are bound to listen to.

Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious virus that can affect all dogs, but unvaccinated dogs and puppies younger than four months old are the most at risk.

On Saturday, Jan. 15, at TNAVC, Pfizer will participate in a luncheon announcing its financial and scientific support of the Morris Animal Foundation's Canine Lifetime Health Project, the largest and most comprehensive study ever conducted in dogs to identify genetic, environmental and nutritional risk factors for the development of cancer and other diseases.

In general, brachycephalic dogs (think shih tzus and pugs), older dogs, long - haired dogs, and obese dogs are most at risk on really hot summer days and should be given access to air conditioning.