Not exact matches
Diabetic Problems and Blood Sugar Interactions If your
dog is on medication for common
conditions like Diabetes, it is
generally not a good idea to give them a Glucosamine supplement as this can interfere
with how well their diabetes medication works.
While my breed (Weimaraner)
generally is not on the affected list, several breeders (myself included) are now DNA testing our breeding stock through a test developed by Univ. of California Davis... I can't post a link here but if anyone is interested, google UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory Inexpensive simple cheek swab... this is a big problem
with Dalmations... we are finding some carriers and affected
dogs within our breed, but have not really heard of many UTI problems that were a result of this
condition.
While this
condition can be managed
with medicine it
generally shortens the expected lifespan of your
dog.
The formula doesn't pad the blend
with any grain, but it does give your
dog a well - balanced blend of additional vitamins and minerals that keep their coat in excellent
condition and
generally keep them in tiptop shape overall.
Miniature American Shepherds are
generally healthy
dogs, and responsible breeders test their stock for health
conditions, communicating
with other dedicated breeders to work together for breed health and preservation of the breed's unique qualities.
These are
generally healthy
dogs, however, as
with all breeds, their genetics can predispose them to a few
conditions.
This
condition results in bumps filled
with pus that
generally occur on the
dog's back.
All
dogs with hives or atopic skin
conditions generally benefit from the soothing effects of a cool bath (warm or hot water makes may make the itching worse),
with a colloidal oatmeal shampoo and / or conditioner.
Dogs with kidney and liver failure typically have a guarded prognosis, however, if the additional urine production is due to a urinary tract infection, crystal formation, or diabetes, the
condition is
generally reversible
with proper medication and dietary adjustments.