Sentences with phrase «unlike dogs and humans»

Unlike dogs and humans, cats lack enzymes that would allow them to fully utilize plant proteins.

Cats, unlike dogs and humans, are carnivores.

Not exact matches

Additionally, unlike humans, most dogs lick bandaging, either to get to their wound or because of the alluring smell and taste of adhesives.

Unlike humans, dogs don't usually lose their hair as they age; and while dogs do go through shedding periods in which they get a lighter coat for summer and a heavier one for winter, this doesn't explain bald spots or random massive shedding.

Unlike with humans, there is no dog flu season and infections can occur year - round.

Unlike us humans, a dog's digestive system can not handle changes in food often as it could cause stomach upset and diarrhea.

Changing foods, and even flavors, can be tricky, according to Peterson, who advises that all such switches should incorporate a transitional period because dogs, not unlike humans and other animals, can be creatures of habit.

Unlike humans and dogs with heart disease, cats rarely cough if they have heart disease.

Unlike professionally trained service animals who act as guide dogs or detect seizures, therapy dogs are volunteers whose friendly personalities and excellent manners make them suitable to comfort and emotionally support humans in need of furry companionship.

Because the ear canal in dogs is mostly vertical (unlike a human ear canal that is horizontal), it is easy for debris and moisture to be retained in the ear canal.

Unlike therapy dogs, service dogs and their human companions must be allowed access to buildings (including restaurants, libraries, supermarkets, and churches), transportation systems, and other public areas and services.

Unlike some scenthounds who prefer the company of other dogs over humans, this breed is loving and affectionate with family — they need plenty of attention and human interaction.

Unlike humans, who think that «thin is in,» being underweight is not healthy for dogs and can compromise their long - term health and quality of life.

Unlike cats, dogs, and other pets, «human» food is actually good for pet birds, when prepared and fed correctly.

However, unlike dogs (and humans) who will scratch at an itch, cats do not show «itchiness».

Unlike humans, dogs and cats have evolved so as not to suffer from the ill effects of moderate amounts of animal fats.

Unlike humans, dogs and cats are unable to sweat like their human owners.

Dogs, unlike humans, absorb the allergens through their paws and fur, making it nearly impossible for them to escape their discomfort unless it is scrubbed off of them.

Signs of an ACL tear in dogs, such as lameness and internal swelling of the knee, may come on quickly or slowly, but, unlike with humans, these injuries are almost always debilitating.

Unlike most dog sports in which the dog and human perform a prescribed set of exercises or run a set course, musical freestyle is limited only by the imagination and abilities of the human / dog team.

Unlike humans, this shouldn't be a dog's number one source of calories, but it does give them a ready source of energy and a little starch is basically required when it comes to making and baking kibble.

Unlike humans, dogs and other crepuscular or nocturnal animals have a light - reflecting surface at the back of their eyes called the tapetum lucidum.

Unlike human beings, dogs love bland meat and would relish every bite and like children, they are ill - equipped to handle fish - bones and are likely to choke.

Unlike humans, dogs come with a ready - made pair of shoes and their padded paws!

Unlike humans and even IVDD in the cervical (neck) region in dogs, T - L IVDD can be a true veterinary emergency.

Unlike dogs, cats don't greet their owners with wagging tails and sloppy kisses, but that doesn't mean they don't have genuine affection for their human companions.

Since unlike humans, dogs do not brush their teeth, taking extra precautions to keep their dental hygiene and health is of the essence.

Maybe I should have said «Dogs are naturally clean and do not like to urinate or defecate in their home, unlike human children who seem to take a sick delight in doing so.»

Unlike up to 5 million pets in the United States that humans adopt, a minimum of 31 % of dogs and 41 % of cats are killed simply because they do not have an owner.

Unlike humans who have one of a few hairs growing in each follicle, most dogs and cats have many hairs in each follicle.

Unlike humans (who only have two eyelids), dogs and cats have three.

As demonstrated by the above illustration, the dog's ear canal has both a vertical and a horizontal component, unlike the human ear canal which is straight.

The mosquito - borne parasite Dirofilaria immitis is known to infect multiple species, including dogs, cats, ferrets, wolves, coyotes, foxes, sea lions, and even humans.1 Canids, including dogs, are the definitive hosts, while cats are viewed as aberrant or atypical hosts.1 Unlike dogs, in North and South America, D immitis is the only filarial disease that infects cats.2

Unlike humans and various other creatures (dogs included), cats» evolutionary process has resulted in no dietary need for carbohydrates.

Keep in mind that dogs live only in present time, unlike humans, and have a small memory.

Unlike humans, dogs do not know to stop eating at the core / pit and easily ingest them.

The good news is that unlike many other dog collars, Seresto doesn't use Tetrachlorvinphos (TCVP), which is harmful to both humans and pets.

Unlike humans whose allergy symptoms usually involve the respiratory tract, dog allergies and cat allergies more often take the form of skin irritation or inflammation — a condition called allergic dermatitis.

Dogs and cats derive their energy from fats and proteins unlike humans who derive energy from carbohydrates.

Unlike humans, dogs and cats come in multiple sizes, shapes and pedigrees — each with it's own set of problems.

Unlike with humans and certain dog breeds, cat hair grows to a fixed length, dies, and falls out as it's replaced by a new hair, explains Dr. Gary D. Norsworthy, board - certified feline specialist and owner of the Alamo Feline Health Center in San Antonio.

Unlike humans, dogs, cats and other pets will not remain still with their mouth open for the duration of an oral examination and cleaning.

And, unlike humans, dogs tend to be a little more obvious about how happy they are with an interaction or a method, if we can just learn to pay attention.

And, unlike human workout partners who may skip an exercise session because of appointments, extra chores or bad weather, dogs never give you an excuse to skip exercising.

Dogs» and cats» bodies are about 65 % moisture and unlike humans, they are designed to obtain the majority of their water from the foods they eat.

Unlike the normal and understandable human reaction, there is no «how come this happened to me» or grief period — dogs just get on with their happy, doggy life.

Unlike humans, dogs don't show obvious signs of pregnancy until just before the puppies are born, and the physical characteristics of mini schnauzers can further obscure some common signs of pregnancy.

But unlike humans, dogs can also have chronic cruciate damage just from day - to - day wear and tear on their knee joints simply because of the angle of your dog's knee (I've included numerous videos that show this so don't think that your dog has a defective knee joint, they are all built that way).

One notable difference is that dogs and cats almost never get coronary artery disease unlike us humans, in which it is one of the leading causes of acquired heart disease.

They can not get enough nutritional support from plant - based proteins such as grains and vegetables, because, unlike humans and dogs, they lack the specific enzyme that processes plant - based proteins metabolically.