Sentences with phrase «addition to the tested dog»

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In addition, a volunteer might be asked to perform a temperment test on an ACD while at the shelter to provide more information to potential foster homes about the dog's personality, needs and adoptability.

Breeders should, in addition, use the available DNA test to determine the genetic status of their dog (s) for the Cord1 mutation.

AKC must have read this over a decade ago because today the American Kennel Club offers Canine Good Citizen tests in addition to structured Obedience and Agility, both of which test a dog's I.Q. and stability.

In addition, each dog is given a temperament test before he or she is allowed to interact with other canines off leash.

In addition, since some dogs will get urinary tract infections, and older female dogs often have pre-existing bladder control issues, it is often worthwhile to have your veterinarian perform a urine test to look for infection or other causes for abnormal urinations.

In addition, each member has signed the ETSCA Code of Ethics and agrees to perform ETSCA recommended health testing on their dogs.

So while temperament testing can be extremely valuable, it is important to remember that while we may not be able to change an individual dog's genetic history, we can still help shape his attitude towards people, animals, things and places that he will encounter in life, in addition to managing the dog's behavior.

In addition to antibodies (which titer tests measure), your dog's immune system contains memory cells (B - lymphocytes) that stick around much, much longer than antibodies — and probably for the life of the dog.

In addition, you might want regular blood tests on your dog to assess early symptoms of infection.

In fact, in addition to monkeys, cats, bats, and countless other animal species, dogs are the common victims of cruel testing.

COMPLIMENTARY TEMPERAMENT TEST REQUIRED FOR GROUP PLAY ** (In addition to passing the temperament test, your pet must be in good health; free of any communicable conditions; must be spayed or neutered; must be at least 4 months or older; have proof of current Rabies, Distemper / Parvo, and Bordetella vaccinations; free of fleas and on a current flea preventative; must not be People Aggressive or Dog Aggressive; and not be protective of food or toTEST REQUIRED FOR GROUP PLAY ** (In addition to passing the temperament test, your pet must be in good health; free of any communicable conditions; must be spayed or neutered; must be at least 4 months or older; have proof of current Rabies, Distemper / Parvo, and Bordetella vaccinations; free of fleas and on a current flea preventative; must not be People Aggressive or Dog Aggressive; and not be protective of food or totest, your pet must be in good health; free of any communicable conditions; must be spayed or neutered; must be at least 4 months or older; have proof of current Rabies, Distemper / Parvo, and Bordetella vaccinations; free of fleas and on a current flea preventative; must not be People Aggressive or Dog Aggressive; and not be protective of food or toys.)

If your dog or cat is traveling to Hawaii, or internationally, there may be more requirements for travel in addition to the Health Certificate and Rabies Certificate (microchip, blood tests, special forms, USDA endorsement, etc).

«In addition to year - round prevention, the American Heartworm Society recommends an annual heartworm test for all dogs, regardless of where they live or whether they are on preventive,» says Andrea Sanchez, Senior Manager of Veterinary Policies and Standards for Banfield Pet Hospital.

In addition to all the above tests, the senior dog testing package also includes a thyroid function test and complete urinalysis.

A test is now available to identify carriers of the disease.Although it is commonly referred to as «dwarf» dogs in the USA, it involves much more than short stature - in addition to stunted growth, affected dogs often exhibit misshapen limbs, shortened and bent long bones, enlarged joints, extended hind limbs flattening of the rib cage.

In addition, if the dog has spent time in an area where heartworm disease is prevalent, it's always a good idea to have pet tested.

Talk to your veterinarian about allergy testing and methods for preventing allergy symptoms, such as the addition of locally sourced bee pollen or honey into your dog's diet.

In addition to testing for genetic markers for hereditary diseases, some dogs require breeders to artificially inseminate the bitch.

Most local clubs offer training opportunities, in addition to testing, and this can be a great place to learn how to train your pointing dog puppy.

In addition, prior to our accepting your dog for rehoming through our rescue, you will be required to provide us with your Lab's current rabies vaccination certificate, a copy of your Lab's complete Vet records, and our form of Veterinary Certification completed by your Veterinarian, which indicates, among other things, that your Lab is up - to - date on all vaccinations and has either tested negative for heartworm within the last 30 days or has been on a year - round monthly preventive since your dog's last negative heartworm test.

Then a Russian bear dog puppy from friendly, health tested parents could make a fun new addition to the family.

In addition to spaying and neutering, DHA offers other related services at the time of surgery, including low cost vaccinations, testing for Feline Leukemia / AIDS, testing for heartworms (dogs only), microchipping, deworming, flea and tick prevention, and more.

In addition to providing thyroid supplementation for dogs showing the typical signs of thyroid disease, we now know that treatment of dogs showing the early stages of thyroiditis (based on the testing described above) is necessary and important to correct the underlying thyroid imbalance, reduce the risk of developing other related immune - mediated disorders, and to control or prevent the process of thyroiditis from progressing to depletion and exhaustion of the thyroid gland.

This fee helps to offset the costs of basic preventative care including spaying and neutering, vaccines and heartworm tests, in addition to any extra medical care the dog may need.

The hospital has undergone three structural renovations since its original establishment in order to best meet the needs of our growing clientele, including but not limited to: two exam rooms, advanced laboratory with in - house testing, x-ray room with digital x-ray technology, surgery room, isolation room, surgery recovery room, and fully equipped cat and dog boarding facilities, as well as the most recent addition of a grooming facility on the west end of the building At Bountiful Animal Hospital we feel our greatest asset is our caring and compassionate staff.

In addition, on intervening days between experiments, dogs were brought into the enclosure for 30 min and underwent the same acclimation protocol to reduce any aversion to the testing arena that may have developed on experiment days.

With the signing of Vick, to the New York Jets, in March, Tessa Stuart in the Village Voice, wrote, «In addition to plunking down $ 34,000 to buy the Smithfield, Virginia, property where dozens of dogs were chained to car axles buried in the ground while they fought, sometimes to the death, in front of betting spectators, Vick and his co-defendants admitted to killing at least six (but perhaps as many as eight) dogs who did not display sufficiently aggressive traits during the «testing» process.

Beaver control to prevent migration Killing traps are one of the beaver control methods now being tested, in addition to adapting North American beaver control techniques using trappers, dogs, helicopters and boats.