Sentences with phrase «at increased risk for»

It is important to emphasize that FSF is not renal amyloidosis or that a dog with FSF will develop amyloidosis — they are at an increased risk for developing amyloidosis.

Some studies have found breeds like Boxers, German Shepherds, Yorkshire Terriers, English Bulldogs to be at an increased risk for granulosa - theca cell tumors, a type of sex cord stromal cell tumor.

Cats housed in groups, such as in boarding catteries, shelters, and breeding colonies, are at increased risk for contracting calicivirus.

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.

We are actively seeking additional dogs for inclusion into the trial at this time, and would particularly welcome purebred dogs at increased risk for IBD including GSD, boxer, and French Bull dog breeds.

• Dogs at increased risk for pancreatitis, such as Miniature Schnauzers, or dogs receiving Potassium Bromide anticonvulsant therapy.

There are also other vaccinations that are available and are given on an as needed basis to animals that are at an increased risk for those diseases.

That equals approximately 80 million US dogs and cats at increased risk for weight - related disorders such as diabetes, osteoarthritis, hypertension, and many cancers.

In addition, there is increasing evidence that neutered dogs and bitches are at increased risk for hypothyroidism (Panciera DL, 1994; Glickman et al., 1998 - 1999), as compared to intact animals.

My suggestion is to allow a dog's blazing speed to occur in more controlled settings such as an open field, as opposed to a crowded dog park or heavily wooded terrain, where dogs would be at increased risk for colliding with other dogs, people, or even trees.

Cats who have taken this drug are at increased risk for bladder cancer.

A cat is at increased risk for hyperthyroidism with advancing age.

Breeds known to be at an increased risk for developing HCM include Maine Coon cats, Oriental breeds, Ragdolls, and Bengals.

The Golden Retriever study also showed spayed females to be at an increased risk for developing mast cell tumors.

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.

Pets that do not receive proper dental care are at an increased risk for:

However, because of their rather stocky built, scientists say pugs may also be at an increased risk for the development of the condition.

Ticks are growing in number in our area and your dog is at increased risk for infestation.

There are also additional vaccinations that are available and are given on an as needed basis to animals that are at an increased risk for those diseases.

Therefore, we should advise companion animal breeders and caregivers of the potential for genetically susceptible littermates and relatives to be at increased risk for similar adverse vaccine reactions (Dodds, 1997, 1999, 2001).

Every time a female pet goes through a heat cycle, she is at an increased risk for breast cancer and uterine infections.

Neutered male dogs were at less risk for bloat (gastric dilatation volvulus) and dilated cardiomyopathy, whereas spayed females were at increased risk for intervertebral disk disease.

For obvious reasons, a bird who is housed in an outdoor enclosure is at an increased risk for a fly - away.

Just like their human counterparts, they're also at an increased risk for cancer and a decreased life expectancy when they're tipping the scales.

Trappers and hunters in the north central United States and south central Canada may be at increased risk for infection with this worm when strict hygiene is not practiced.

Furthermore, since a pet that is overweight or obese is at an increased risk for developing diabetes, a low carbohydrate and high protein diet for cats and for dogs are ideally formulated for maintaining healthy glucose levels.

If you are going to feed human food to your dog, check with your veterinarian first to avoid putting your dog at an increased risk for obesity or even sickness.

Poodles are one of a handful of breeds that are at increased risk for this serious eye disease.

Humans with gluten sensitivity can have numerous neurological symptoms including seizures, and some children with celiac disease are at increased risk for developing epilepsy.

Conversely, very young puppies can be at increased risk for hypothermia, hypoglycemia, and slower - than - normal drug metabolism.

This condition by itself isn't a health problem, but caution is advised in sunny weather because the depigmented area is at increased risk for getting sunburned.

In a recent survey, conducted by the Association of for Pet Obesity Prevention, as many as 52.5 % of dogs and 58.3 % of cats were found to be obese or overweight by their veterinarians, putting about 80 million pets at increased risk for weight related disorders.

However, there are also breeds of dogs that are not necessarily large in size yet are at an increased risk for arthritic conditions.

Since German Shepherd Dogs are at increased risk for GDV and due to the high value of working dogs, many owners of working dogs opt to perform prophylactic gastropexies on all their animals.

a. Breeds — Miniature and Toy Poodle, Shih Tzu, Shetland Sheepdog, Lhasa Apso, Pomeranian, and Yorkshire Terrier may be at increased risk for both types of adult - onset generalized ischemic dermatopathy.

Dogs with predominantly white or merle coats may be at increased risk for congenital deafness.

Dogs are at an increased risk for heat stroke if they are very young, very old, obese, not conditioned for exercise, not used to being outside for long periods of time, or if they have heart, respiratory or certain neurological diseases.

Dogs that have experienced heat stroke in the past are at an increased risk for recurrence.

We have not seen any cases of canine influenza at Animal Hospital of Warwick, but we are offering the vaccine for those dogs that may be at increased risk for exposure, including dogs that go to the kennel or doggie day care.

It is vital to identify these «high risk» asymptomatic HCM cats (i.e. those at increased risk for CHF or ATE), since interventions such as intravenous fluid therapy and general anaesthesia can precipitate CHF.

Short - coated dogs, such as boxers, Bulldogs and Rottweilers, are at increased risk for acne.

Besides a comprehensive physical examination on the day of the procedure, each pet also has their blood analyzed prior to anesthesia in order to uncover any obvious abnormalities that may put them at increased risk for complication.

Certain breeds seem to be at increased risk for developing Addison's disease.

Renal failure can occur in cats of any age, although senior cats are at increased risk for chronic renal failure.

This means that spayed or neutered cats are about 3.5 times more likely to be overweight3 than other cats, putting them at increased risk for obesity.

An unintended consequence of these policies and practices was that youth with behavioral health needs were put at an increased risk for exclusionary discipline and school - based arrests.

Low - income students are at increased risk for grade retention and suspension, which dampens their chances of high school graduation, college attendance, and future success.

Children and teens living in poorer communities are at increased risk for a wide range of physical health problems:

A growing body of evidence indicates that children who experience significant adversity are at increased risk for lifelong programs in learning, behavior, and health.

«Nearly 17 percent of children in the United States live in poverty, placing them at increased risk for developmental delays and school problems.