Sentences with phrase «affect the puppy by»

Researchers have identified the gene mutation that causes NEwS, and a DNA test is now available that allows breeders to avoid producing affected puppies by never breeding two dogs to each other if they are both carriers of the abnormal gene.

AChR was extracted from external intercostal muscle specimens of both affected puppies by a procedure modified from that of Lindstrom and Lambert [21].

Not exact matches

While a majority spoke in support of stricter regulations for pet shops, Debbie Boronda, a customer of the only Orland Park business that would be affected by any new rules said the shop, Happiness is Pets, is «a victim of a broken system that allows puppy mills,» arguing a ban on sales wouldn't address the root of the problem, the mills themselves.

Just last fall, an outbreak of campylobacter infections spread by puppies from a national pet store chain affected 55 people in 12 states.

The price of a Teacup is often affected by the bloodline and pedigree of the puppy.

It is thought that female puppies learn care instincts during the period between 4 to 6 weeks and the response to the puppies vocalization of distress by the bitch or human may affect the way they care for their future litters.

What we see in behaviors is a combination of: genetics, the influence of hormones during pregnancy (stress hormones can affect fetal development), early interactions between mother, puppies, and humans and then the work done by the new owner.

To find this out, test mating is done to a dog that is affected with the genetic problem (resulting usually in puppies that are both affected and non-affected carriers) or by inbreeding to a related dog that also doesn't show the signs of being affected (usually litter mates are used) this will usually result in some puppies free of the problem, some puppies as carriers, and some puppies affected if both dogs carry the problem gene (this is not as accurate as breeding to an affected dog, but you are less likely to have to put all the puppies down).

Dogs affected by puppy separation anxiety develop a vast array of signs and symptoms which take place only when the owner is absent or at a distance.

It affects mainly puppies and is caused by a large reddish mite that can be seen under a magnifying glass.

Because we adore the handful of breeds that are affected by breeding and / or whelping difficulties, we accept the risk but smart bitch owners need not accept that bitches delivered by C - section will be bad mothers, reject, or kill their puppies.

Affected puppies usually die from viral infectins by 12 - 16 weeks of age.

Our laboratory received DNA samples from three related Miniature Schnauzer puppies affected by GCKD.

It is best to not dehydrate the puppies when they are affected by a prolonged diarrhea.

We DNA test all our breeding stock for this disorder and while we prefer to breed clear to clear we will only breed a carrier to a clear and therefore ensure all our puppy buyers that they will not be affected by these two disorders.

There are only two pet stores in San Diego — San Diego Puppy and Pet Market — that would be affected by the new ordinance.

This is another indicator, though, that can be affected by your puppy's genetic heritage, especially if she is a mixed breed.

Therefore, we only test puppies that we are holding on to longer as show prospects and since we have already taken the precautions in which dogs we have paired together before the breeding we will only be producing clear or carriers and therefore none of our puppies will ever be affected by these disorders specifically.

To find this out, test mating is done to a dog that is affected with the genetic problem (resulting usually in puppies that are both affected and non-affected carriers) or by inbreeding to a related dog that also doesn't show the signs of being affected (usually littermates are used) this will usually result in some puppies free of the problem, some puppies as carriers, and some puppies affected if both dogs carry the problem gene (this is not as accurate as breeding to an affected dog, but you are less likely to have to put all the puppies down).

When the area of cloudiness on the lens remains the same size, by the time the puppy becomes an adult, the affected portion of the lens is relatively small.

However, puppies that still have maternal antibodies will not be affected by the vaccine.

The occurrence of renal disease in young Shih - Tzu puppies and the fact that usually more than one puppy in a litter and in some instances, the entire litter is affected leads us to suspect it is inherited and that every effort should be made by Shih - Tzu breeders to avoid breeding any stock whose former offspring have been affected.

Spread by contact with feces from infected dogs, it mainly affects puppies, but can also be seen in dogs that have not had regular booster vaccinations.

Puppies and young adolescent dogs are particularly affected by under - stimulation and may decide to bite sleeves and pant legs as well.

And in some instances, it is a safer and healthier option, especially for young kittens and puppies whose immune systems are more likely to be affected by common ailments found in animal shelters.

«The third critical period, from 49 to 84 days of age (i.e. 7 to 12 weeks),... found to be the best time to form the man - dog relationships, and an attachment by the puppy which will permanently affect the attitude of the dog to human beings and his acceptance of direction and education.»

If a puppy has TSCA, Toy Sheltie Club of America, registration papers, all genetic testing has been done by the breeder and the pairing has been confirmed suitable (will not produce an «affected» puppy) by the TSCA.

This will normally cause the dog or puppy to itch and scratch the affected area or chew and lick and become worried or overly concerned by the skin problem.

The personality of your Chihuahua will be strongly affected by his interactions or lack of interactions with people, situations, and other dogs when he is a puppy.

A month of healthy happy puppies had gone by smoothly before we began to notice that Dixie, one of the females, was acting unusually sluggish, enough for us to assume she was affected with worms.

The reality is, puppy mills not only affect innocent dogs, but taxpayers as well, when the financial burden is passed on to the taxpayers for the cost of caring for discarded unprofitable dogs, dogs confiscated by authorities, both, often require extensive veterinary care and socialization.

Young puppies will also have been affected by their momma dog's temperament, the conditions they've grown up in, and the care they've had from their breeder.

Older dogs are less likely affected by distemper than puppies since exposure to the virus leads to immunity to the disease and to the fact that older dogs usually have been already vaccinated for the disease.

Eye issues affect a small percentage of huskies (less than 10 %) and you can minimize the chance of acquiring a puppy with eye issues by talking to the breeder before adoption.

If puppies are not checked until after 7 - 8 weeks of age they may have become masked affected and the disease undetectable by eye exam.

Brokers who have been dealing exclusively or in large part in puppies under the age of 6 months will be affected by the rule and may have to change their business model.

Again, there is no test available to determine if a Beagle will be affected by or carry the gene (s) for IVDD, so Beagle breeders should avoid breeding dogs who are known to have IVDD or produce puppies affected with IVDD.

Fortunately, most puppies affected by this disorder eventually recover, and are fairly normal by the age of 1 to 1.5 years old.

Less severely affected pups may be back to normal by the age of 3 - 4 months, although most dogs who survive shaking puppy syndrome will have mild hind limb tremors lifelong.

Sadly, without intervention, it can be fatal to the puppies that are affected by it.

This new rule does not affect «backyard» breeders who sell puppies out of their homes or other bricks and sticks locations, but affects any breeder who has more than 4 females bred to sell over the internet or by other electronic means.

The same is true with puppies and kittens; adult animals are almost never affected by Salmonella infection.

And it only makes sense that, just like with humans, an unborn baby might be affected by a mother's stress: Stressful puppy mill conditions that hurt mom, which include being bred constantly without any rest time, can potentially also harm her puppies.

Most animals are not affected by the presence of these common mites, but puppies or older dogs with poor immune systems are more likely to end up with this type of dog mange due to the mites.

This ensures that if a potential breeding dog is a carrier of a specific disease - carrying gene that safety measures are put in place to prevent producing puppies affected by it.

While development of large breed puppies can be affected by heredity, over exercise, genetics, injury or trauma, nutrition plays as much of a role.

Severe conformational changes have necessitated a high rate of artificial insemination and Caesarean sections and litter sizes tend to be small.5, 9 The breed ranks second in congenital disease and associated puppy mortality [5], due mainly to birth defects such as flat chests with splayed legs; anasarca (water babies) and cleft palate [6].10, 11 Although some English bulldogs enjoy reasonable health, their longevity is definitely affected by the degree of conformational change and inbreeding, which is reflected by lifespan estimates ranging from 3.2 to 11.3 years with a median of 8.4 years [7].

Most puppies not vaccinated against distemper are surely affected by canine distemper virus, as this disease is highly contagious and occurs worldwide.

Other potential issues can also be checked by your vet for dogs with mange, as puppy mange may be a sign of a secondary infection or disease affecting the immune system.

But in this new study published in PLOS Genetics, by comparing the genomes of healthy and LAD - affected puppies, researchers have reached a breakthrough.