Sentences with phrase «as small canine»

Heat helps free up energy by softening foods, denaturing their proteins and breaking down toxins, Wrangham proposed, which is why cooking may explain human brain size as well as small canine teeth and small guts in comparison to other primates.

Big dogs are impressive to look at, and they're just as cute, cuddly, and companionable as their smaller canine cousins.

Not exact matches

This seems to be due to the presence of abundant, small - bodied wild carnivores that act as an alternative reservoir of infection, and a source of canine distemper for endangered species.

By the time Ardi appeared, our ancestors had stopped fighting over mates — as suggested by the small canines and woodland diet of the male Ardipithecus — and started providing for their females and offspring instead.

Raghanti says our smaller canines can be seen as «social teeth.»

As it happens, 1900 brings disasters big and small, from the heartbreaking drowning of a litter of mixed coyote - canine pups to the mysterious disappearance of Callie's five - dollar gold piece.

Some canines develop so little tartar over their lifetime, they never require any dental work at all, while others — especially Poodles and small Terrier breeds — have terrible dental problems that do not resolve until all the teeth are removed, sometimes as young as eight years of age.

Because the Chihuahua mix is the smallest of the five dogs in the Burkhart household, Bella began using Hank as a means to elevate herself to get her owners» attention, especially when the five other canines were around.

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We can make conscious choices and small efforts to care for our planet and ourselves in our everyday lives, and we can incorporate these habits into the lifestyle of our canine companions as well.

These pooches are the smallest breed on earth, and for a good reason these portable canines are known as «purse dogs».

Small breeds under 20 pounds, such as Cavalier King Charles spaniels, cocker spaniels, dachshunds, miniature poodles and Yorkshire terriers are prone to the most prevalent acquired canine heart disease, chronic mitral valve disease.

If you can respect your small breed dog as a true canine companion then you will not be disappointed in the love he returns to you!

A large number of small dog breeds are available to pick from as canine companions as well as their mixed breed counterparts.

Smaller dogs tend to have increased longevity compared to their larger canine brothers, but bigger Australian dog breeds have made a name for themselves in history books as world record holders in the age department.

Evaluation of Amantadine as part of a multimodal analgesic regimen for the alleviation of refractory canine osteoarthritis pain world small animal veterinary association world congress proceedings, 2007.)

Though some online sources claim that grains are unhealthy or even harmful for our canine companions, in reality, small amounts of whole grains such as barley are considered to be pretty safe for dogs.

As one of the largest members of the canine world, the Great Dane might not seem like an obvious choice for an apartment pet, but this breed is tranquil enough to do well in a small space.

Although they will get along well with children and other canines, they may not be the best choice if you have other pets in the home, as they do have a hunting instinct (thanks to those Beagle genes) that could inspire them to chase smaller animals.

That may not seem like a big deal compared to the scores of adult heartworms often found in canine hearts, but the comparatively smaller size of the feline heart and lungs make those one or two heartworms just as dangerous.

Historically, this subset of the canine population was less likely to be vaccinated both because they are perceived to be at lower risk of exposure — after all, pugs and pomeraneans are not typically romping around woodland swamps — as well as because there is some evidence small breeds may be more predisposed to reactions to this particular vaccine.

Winners of best award presentations from the event included: Best Avian / Exotics Presentation Dr. Mary Thurber - «Detection of Avian Boravirus in Captive Thick - billed Parrots (Rhynchopsitta Pachyrhyncha) by RT - PCR and ELISA» Best Large Animal Presentation Dr. Lisa Gamsjaeger - «Sodium Iodide as a Preventative Strategy for Respiratory Disease in Preweaned Dairy Calves» Best Small Animal Presentation # 1 Dr. Catherine Belanger - «High - Pressure Balloon Valvuloplasty for Severe Pulmonic Stenosis: A Prospective Observational Study in 25 Dogs» Best Small Animal Presentation # 2 Dr. Chai - Fei Li - «Exosome - Associated Integrins as Liquid Biopsy Biomarkers for Canine Glioma» Chris Smith Award Dr. Fauna Smith - «Eosinophilic Peritonitis in 8 Horses (1995 - 2015)» Gerald Ling Award Dr. Kate Farrell - «Evaluation of Pulse Oximetry as a Surrogate for Pao2 in Awake Dogs Breathing Room Air and Anesthetized Dogs on Mechanical Ventilation» UC Davis, with the largest resident training program of any veterinary hospital in the country, is able to offer unique research and publishing opportunities not available elsewhere to veterinarians pursuing advanced training at teaching hospitals.

In addition to general practice focusing on the care of dogs and cats, our Veterinarians focus on the care of exotic animals such as birds, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils, mice, rats and other small animals, as well as canine reproduction services pertaining to dog breeding.

People frequently choose big canines however there are few that like having small dogs like fluffy as their pets.

However, size and breed play a key role in how quickly a canine ages, and as a general rule, small dogs live longer than large ones.

Supplies for Dogs: • Food and water bowls • Food (canned and / or dry) • Collar • Four to six - foot leash • ID tag with your phone number • Hard plastic carrier or foldable metal crate • Dog bed • Doggy shampoo and conditioner • Nail clippers • Canine toothbrush and toothpaste • Brush or comb (depends on your pet's coat length and type) • Super-absorbent paper towels • Sponge and scrub brush • Non-toxic cleanser • Enzymatic odor neutralizer • Plastic poop baggies (biodegradable ones are best) or pooper scooper • Absorbent house - training pads • Variety of toys (a ball, rope, chew toy and puzzle toy are good starts) • Variety of treats (such as small cookies, larger rawhides, etc.) • Baby gate (s)

Our dog and cat boarding facilities in Tucson Arizona include indoor - only, temperature - controlled runs as well as smaller kennels for our canine boarders within our hospital.

Merrick Pet Care may have started as small - time crafter of natural dog treats in 1988, but it sure has grown to become one of the most trusted names in canine and feline nutrition.

Some smaller tracks have cut back races as attendance has declined, and this leaves a surplus of canines, Olsen added.

Families with children between 12 - 17 years of age may volunteer as canine companions, feline friends, or small animal ambassadors.

(ref1, ref2) Texas A&M University offers the test as a way of measuring the severity of canine small intestinal disease and Idexx Laboratories announced in 2012 that they plan to as well.

Instead, much like thousands of other unfortunate pups, he was spending his time in a small, cramped, cold and essentially uninhabitable puppy mill cage.Unable to see the light of day, give a loving kiss to his human, or scamper around the yard as happy canines should do, he was undoubtedly sad and scared.

This is due to both their small size and short stature, as well as a lack of knowledge about canine behavior.

The Dog Food Project lists several brands and varieties of dry dog foods as low - carbohydrate dog foods: Artemis Fresh Mix Maximal; Canine Caviar Venison and Split Pea Adult Dinner; Champion Pet Foods Orijen Adult, Puppy, Large Breed Puppy, Senior, and 6 Fresh Fish; Diamond Taste of the Wild High Prarie and Wild Wetlands Surf and Turf; Fromm Grain Free Surf and Turf; Merrick Before Grain Buffalo, Chicken and Salmon; Timberwolf Wild and Natural; Solid Gold Barking at the Moon; Wellness Core Ocean, Reduced Fat and Original; Natura's Evo Reduced Fat, Large / Small Bites and Red Meat Large / Small Bites.

This dog breed is also a bit fragile — so if at all possible, you might want to avoid choosing this breed if you have small children, as it can be easy to accidentally injure this small - framed canine.

She is certified as both a Small Animal and Equine Acupressure Practitioner by Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute and is the first Nationally Certified Canine Acupressure Practitioner by the National Board of Certification for Animal Acupressure & Massage (NBCAAM).

A dog's personality is made up of a number of smaller behavioral traits, but how to break personality down into individual behavioral traits is still a matter of much debate, as existing research on the heritability of canine behavioral traits shows.

We offer off - leash playtime with small groups of compatible canines as well as one - on - one walks and training.

* A constant, dry hacking cough that sounds as though something is caught in the throat * Vomiting or gagging after any excitement or even after light physical activities * Vomiting or gagging after any small amount of pressure to the trachea * You can also see retching, snorting and sneezing * In the vast majority of cases, you will not see a runny discharge from the eyes or nose unless your cat or dog also has something like the Canine Flu * In some cases a fever can be present — but not always

Large and giant breed dogs are the most susceptible to canine hip dysplasia, but certain small breeds such as English Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, and Shih Tzus are also vulnerable.

He has practiced small animal arthroscopy since 1994, first as chief of orthopaedic and neurology services at the Animal Medical Center in New York, where he launched a canine arthroscopy program.

CANINE HEALTH NUTRITION wet dog food has been formulated for small dog breeds such as Chihuahuas, Shih Tzus, Pugs, Westies and Miniature Schnauzers.

These include serving as chairman of the AAHA task forces that produced the most recent major enhancements and revisions to the Standards of Accreditation for primary care small animal practices; the first Standards of Accreditation for small animal specialty practices; and the 2011 Canine Vaccination Guidelines.

They have small almond - shaped eyes which are dark, although in lighter canines, the eyes may lighter in color as well.

We are a professional and compassionate small animal practice caring for canine and feline patients as well as avian, exotics and wildlife.

In the wild, these teeth would perform a variety of tasks such as grooming (the 6 small incisors at the front of each jaw), grasping and killing prey (the 4 long canines, also called «fangs»), and crushing and shearing the meat off the prey's bones to eat (the pointed molars and premolars along the sides of the jaws, also called «cheek teeth»).

All of the resources that Healthy Pet is focusing on small animal products provide a clear sign of the company's ongoing commitment to a category that does not necessarily get the same level of industry attention as higher - profile canine and feline products, says Cohen.

Olive oil is safe for canines to eat in small amounts, although you should talk to your vet if you plan to use it as a regular supplement.

Vicki Ronchette, CPDT 510-483-2631 BraveheartDogTraining.com San Lorenzo, Casto Valley, Dublin Classes including Conformation, Puppy Preschool, Beginning through Advanced Obedience and Manners, Intermediate Obedience, Rally O, Competition Obedience, Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Prep and Test, Agility Fun and Games, Canine Body Language as well as Toy and Small Dog Social Play Groups.

It is very important when using a canine elbow brace for Elbow Dysplasia, OA, DJD or any of the above issues that you continue to work with your veterinarian on the best pain management protocol for your pet as these conditions can be very painful and a canine elbow brace is only a small portion of the treatment plan.