Sentences with phrase «aging dogs generally»

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Depending on breed, dogs and cats are generally considered geriatric by the age of 7.

Generally, puppies, seniors, and very active dogs drink more water than middle - aged, sedentary dogs.

When and How to Switch Foods Senior status for dogs is generally considered to come at age 11, but large breeds should probably switch one to two years earlier.

Generally, dogs go into heat every six to eight months and experience their first heat cycle around six months of age.

Dysplastic dogs experience pain, generally are not as active as healthy dogs, and may need expensive corrective surgery as they age.

In dogs with the bad gene, early symptoms such as night blindness or dilated pupils generally begin around three to five years of age.

Many times, dog aggression problems arise in multi-dog households once dogs reach social maturity which generally takes place between 18 to 36 months of age.

Supplements are generally recommended for dogs over the age of 7, but dogs who are younger and in an unhealthy state may benefit from its use as well.

Male dogs: Male dogs generally go through a period in which they become sexually around at around fifteen to twelve months of age.

Although every breed matures differently, generally at the age of 1, most dogs are ready to get obedience trained.

Males are generally bigger and heavier than female dogs of the same breed and age.

Generally, as dogs age, this kind of play dies down.

Female dogs should be spayed before their first heat, if possible, which generally occurs between six months and one year of age.

Generally the larger breed dogs seem to age faster than small ones.

As age increases, socialability generally decreases in dogs.

Senior food is generally more calorie dense as appetite decreases with age so the older dog can eat less volume of food but still maintain the same or only marginally lower caloric intake.

Hypothyroidism generally develops in middle aged or elderly dogs.

Generally, costs depend on your dog's age, the type of coverage you choose and the area you live in, and they start from $ 50 / month.

Intervertebral disc disease occurs when the shock - absorbing discs in a dog's spinal column start degenerating, generally a result of age.

Spaying or neutering at the youngest possible age, before the dog or cat has reached sexual maturity, generally has no effect whatsoever on weight.

It generally occurs when the animal is between 4 and 8 months of age, though it can show up in older dogs.

The dogs are generally mixed breeds, six months to a year in age, in good health, and with aim - to - please energetic personalities.

There is generally no need to test a dog for antigen or microfilariae prior to ~ 7 mo of age.

At The Drake Center, puppy visits generally end around 4 months of age and for many dogs this means that we will not be examining them or reviewing their health care needs until they are 12 - 16 months old.

Generally speaking, dogs and cats enter puberty around 6 months of age, but it can happen for some at 4 months old.

Small dog breeds that mature at or under 25 pounds, such as shi tzus, generally are close to their mature height and weight at 4 months of age.

Infectious tracheobronchitis (Kennel Cough) is generally a mild self - limiting disease involving the trachea and bronchi of any age dog.

Senior dogs, moving a bit slower than their middle - aged cousins, generally require fewer calories but may suffer from health issues that require a change in food.

The mass protrusion maybe indirectly related to the lymphoma, but there are many other causes of mass protrusion from the vagina which are possibly related to older age, urinary problems etc... Knowing when «it's time» is hard since as a loving owner you are biased towards looking at the positives rather than the negatives and since dogs are generally stoic by nature you may not see the full extent of her pain; you really need to look at Precious objectively and decide if she is the same dog or if there is something different, behavioural changes are usually the first signs.

Lymphoma is generally seen in middle aged to older dogs (median age, 6 - 9 years).

«Pyometra» is the life - threatening infection of the uterus which generally occurs in middle - aged to older female dogs in the six weeks following heat.

Some hereditary cataracts generally appear at an early age, and while they may or may not interfere with the dog's vision, some do progress into loss of vision.

According to the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) life stage guidelines for dogs and cats, the neonatal stage extends from birth to weaning (~ 4 weeks of age) and the pediatric stage is generally from weaning until sexual maturity (~ 6 months of age, depending on breed and species).1, 2

These lumps are generally found in older dogs over the age of six.

For instance, female dogs may mature physically and sexually around 7 and 10 months of age (this does not mean they should be bred on their first heat), whereas, wolves are generally not mature until they are approximately 22 months.

There are some heart conditions common in Boxers than can be devastating to their owners, often leading to the dog dropping dead at two or three years of age, and the tests for these are generally considered the most important.

This depends on your training goals, length of program, and puppy's age, but generally, we focus on house training, crate training, socialization to city sights & sounds, people, and other dogs, and basic puppy manners including chew toy training and basic obedience.

This happens in 5 - 10 % of dogs with CEA / CH, generally by 2 years of age, and can affect either one or both eyes.

A: Adoption donations vary based on the age and health of the rescued dog, as well the cost of their medical care, but generally range from $ 100 - 700.

We generally recommend that dogs and cats under 7 years of age see their veterinarian at least annually, and pets over 7 years of age should see their veterinarian every 6 months.

No one was sure what would happen, since Janice was ill and Edgar's age was unknown, though he appears to be a senior (dogs are generally considered senior pets around 7 years of age, depending on the breed).

However, as the dog ages, they generally develop secondary arthritis with associated pain and reduced mobility.

Generally, by the time the dog is twelve to eighteen months of age, the lameness may have resolved on its own.

The Anatolian Shepherd is generally thought to live on average between 12 - 15 years with the dog usually succumbing to failing joints in old age, heart trouble or cancer.

Same - Sex Aggression - Adult Canaan Dogs generally do not immediately welcome same - sex playmates unless there is a definite delineation in status, such as one is neutered and one is not, or a significant age difference.

These are generally dogs whose immune systems are weakened by stress, parasites, old age, poor nutrition, or other concurrent medical problems.

Consider that dogs are considered «teenagers» generally between the ages of 6 months up to around 18 months.

Large - breed dogs may be considered «senior» at the age of five (5), while average - sized breeds are generally considered «senior» at the age of seven (7).

Consider that pet food feeding guidelines are generally meant for adult dogs without keeping into consideration important factors such as activity levels, metabolism and age.

In both situations, secondary arthritis generally develops as the dog ages, causing pain and reduced mobility.