Sentences with phrase «affected dogs at risk»

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Whether SP110 affects the risk of DM also in other dog breeds requires further investigation, says Kate Megquier, veterinarian and PhD student at Uppsala University and Broad Institute.

There isn't any definitive proof on how cinnamon affects your dog, but some vets say that cinnamon won't harm an overweight dog who's at risk for diabetes.

Canine Parvovirus is an extremely common and contagious disease that can affect any dog, with unvaccinated dogs and puppies at the highest risk.

Any dog can be affected, but Gordon Setters, Standard and Miniature Schnauzers, Doberman Pinschers, and Scottish terriers, among others, are at increased risk to develop melanoma, suggesting that this disease may have a hereditary component.

Although the animal's age when it was neutered affected its risk of disease, all five of the diseases analyzed were recorded at higher rates among neutered dogs compared to non-neutered dogs.

The term, «canine familial dermatomyositis» currently should be reserved for dogs with clinical and histopathologic evidence of a juvenile onset heritable inflammatory disease affecting skin and muscle in a breed known to be at increased risk.

German Shepherd Dogs and greyhounds are at increased risk, although any breed can be affected.

Neutering and the age at which a dog is neutered may affect the animal's risk for developing certain cancers and joint diseases, according to a study published Feb. 13 in the online scientific journal PLOS ONE.

While arthritis is a very common condition that can affect all dogs especially those that are already in their golden years, there are certain breeds that are, sad to say, at higher risk for developing the condition.

While the disease can affect any animal, dogs from the following breeds may be at an increased risk of developing Addison's disease: Standard poodle, Great Dane, Portuguese water dog, West Highland white terrier, Rottweiler, English springer spaniel, Welsh springer spaniel, German shorthaired pointer, Soft - coated wheaten terrier, Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever, and the Bearded collie.

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AFFECTED dogs carry two copies of the IG - PRA1 risk allele and thus have the genetic make - up that indicates they are at HIGH RISK to develop PRA due to the IG - PRA1 risk allrisk allele and thus have the genetic make - up that indicates they are at HIGH RISK to develop PRA due to the IG - PRA1 risk allRISK to develop PRA due to the IG - PRA1 risk allrisk allele.

Neutering, and the age at which a dog is neutered, may affect the animal's risk for developing certain cancers and joint diseases, according to a new study of golden retrievers by a team of researchers at the University of California, Davis.

In addition, we are told they have some dogs at their shelter, who will be affected — with donations, they can help get the dogs into other jurisdictions where they won't be at risk due to breed - specific legislation.

Congenital conditions affect a dog's quality of life and seemed to be diagnosed at relatively early ages with the dogs neutered soon thereafter likely accounting for the higher risk in intact dogs.

However, for breeders with dogs at high risk of being carriers and no genetic test, it is the only tool that objectively allows them to lower the risk of their breeding stock and minimize the risk of producing affected dogs.

This will leave your dog at risk of sunburn and heatstroke, and will affect the way that their hair grows back.

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.

Dogs of all breeds and sizes can be affected, but those with heavily pigmented oral mucosa, such as Chows, may be at an increased risk for developing melanoma.

For dogs showing clinical signs with a presumptive diagnosis of DM, «AT RISK / AFFECTED» test results can be used as an additional tool to aid in the diagnosis of DM.

C (AT RISK / AFFECTED): These dogs have two copies of the mutation and will likely develop DM during their lifetime.

In addition, not all dogs testing as «AT RISK / AFFECTED» have shown clinical signs of DM.

It is estimated that 10 % of dogs have heart disease.1 This percentage increases as dogs age, with heart disease affecting 25 % of dogs 9 to 12 years of age and as many as 75 % of those 16 years of age or older.2 Most clients are unaware that their dogs may be at risk for heart disease.

Dogs at higher risk include working dogs, over weight dogs, extremely active dogs or those that have one of the disorders that affect cartilage or collagen in the joiDogs at higher risk include working dogs, over weight dogs, extremely active dogs or those that have one of the disorders that affect cartilage or collagen in the joidogs, over weight dogs, extremely active dogs or those that have one of the disorders that affect cartilage or collagen in the joidogs, extremely active dogs or those that have one of the disorders that affect cartilage or collagen in the joidogs or those that have one of the disorders that affect cartilage or collagen in the joints.

Dogs who are most at risk include those who walk or hike in wooded areas or tall grass, but any dog can pick up a tick and be affected with tick paralysis.

In the same way that inbreeding among human populations can increase the frequency of normally rare genes that cause diseases, the selective breeding that created the hundreds of modern dog breeds has put purebred dogs at risk for a large number of health problems, affecting both body and behavior.

Thankfully, most canines aren't affected by accidental ingestions, but non-spayed female dogs are at risk of side effects.

Genetic test results can be used to help guide medical management of affected dogs, identify dogs at risk even before they form stones, and to inform breeding decisions.

Other factors may well affect the final phenotype, but HSF4 provides a key indicator of dogs that are at significant risk for developing cataracts at some time in their lives.

Because symptoms may not appear until adulthood and some at - risk / affected dogs do not develop the disease, genetic testing should be performed before breeding.

And while it tends to affect large breed dogs more frequently, all breeds of dogs are at risk.

Certain strains are at risk of some health problems that affect the purebred, however, and it is good to be aware of these so that you can treat your dog if need be.

Whilst the symptoms don't match carbon monoxide poisoning; I will mention that if you have a wood burning stove, ensure that it is serviced annually to ensure you aren't putting your life at risk, a small dog can be like a canary in a coal mine as they are more adversely affected by small amount of carbon monoxide than humans.

A year ago, the affected dog's owner had decided preventive medicine wasn't necessary for a city pooch, but he learned the hard way that dogs are at risk no matter where they live.

Although there are breeds that appear to be at increased risk for this disease, lymphoma can affect any dog of any breed at any age.

Levels less than 20 or 25 % indicate very little normal vWF is being produced and that the dog is probably affected and at risk for bleeding.

Dogs testing in the abnormal range were generally considered affected with vWD and at risk for transmitting an abnormal vWF gene to their offspring, and in some individuals for expressing an abnormal bleeding tendency.

Breeding untested dogs or breeding two carrier dogs puts you at risk of producing PRA - affected pups.

Though all cats (and dogs) are at risk of urethral obstruction, the condition tends to happen most often in cats — and amongst them, the most commonly affected are the male cats and those with certain other «predisposing factors».

The most commonly affected breeds are those with a large, deep chest, such as the Akita, Great Dane, German Shepherd and Doberman Pincher, though all dogs are at risk for developing this condition.

Whatever the primary cause, affected dogs tend to regurgitate their food and are at risk of developing aspiration pneumonia.

Small dogs are at greater risk: Due to their small size it only takes a small amount of chocolate to affect them.

Canine Distemper is a highly contagious viral disease that can affect dogs of any age, with young puppies being at the highest risk.

Although it more commonly affects dogs, cats are still at risk.

Although dogs with this disorder are at risk for spontaneous Hemorrhage and internal bleeding, affected dogs may not be identified until a surgery is performed or trauma occurs at which time excessive bleeding is noted.

MDR1 - affected dogs receiving chemotherapeutic agents that are P - glycoprotein substrates are at increased risk for neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, and adverse gastrointestinal effects.

Affected dogs are often at risk for dehydration, sepsis, and low blood sugar, protein and electrolyte levels.

Those considered to be at higher risk are dogs visiting affected areas, dog shows, boarding facilities and / or groomers.

Obviously, the genetic factor is important but apart from this clear factor, the shape of certain dog breeds makes them at higher risk of being affected by GDV.

Though any dog can be affected, breeds such as pit bulls, rottweilers, and dobermans are at increased risk of infection.