Sentences with phrase «because of the specific dog»

This may be due to soft stool, or simply because of the specific dog's anatomy.

Not exact matches

Co-author Heidi Parker, a geneticist at NHGRI, says that because humans initially bred dogs for specific traits — say, smaller body size or calm temperament — selection created a population «bottleneck» that narrowed the genetic variation in offspring, leaving them with just a few specific clusters of variable genetic regions.

Because of this specific digestive pattern, you shouldn't feed your dog raw squash.

Specific foods that have been shown to be associated with esophageal cancer include cured meats — like bologna, bacon, ham, and hot dogs — and eggs, because of frequent dioxin contamination.

Because heartworms rely on mosquitoes as their mode of transportation, there are very specific steps that must be met to for your dog to be at risk for heartworm disease...

This is because the world of pets also has fashions and fads, but also because most native British breeds were bred to be working dogs and require plenty of exercise and specific care.

If you are feeling frustrated with your dog because of a specific problem, in home training is best for you.

Actually, no because prescription commercial diets often target a specific nutrient so, some of the other nutrients may go missing and this is bad for your dog's health.

And because food allergies can occur at any time in a dog's life, it makes sense to change the actual protein on a random basis as this would help reduce the allergen effect of a specific protein, making it less likely for an allergy to occur.

The J.M. Smucker Company recalled specific lots of two varieties of Milo's Kitchen ® dog treats, distributed nationally, because the products potentially contain elevated levels of beef thyroid hormone.

Because this recipe is not formulated for dogs of any specific size, it could be a good choice for a Standard Schnauzer who rides the line between medium and large breeds.

However, labeling one specific dog as aggressive and penalising a canine because of its breed is ruthless and unacceptable.

It is good that Eagle Pack identified the specific sources of these meat meals because there are many dog food brands that indicate only generic meat meals that trigger the question on their possible sources.

Some dogs show a lot of conflict behaviors centered around petting — this can be because they want to be close to you but don't necessarily want to be touched, or because they want to be touched but only in specific ways, or even because they like the «idea» of being petted more than the actual act.

Also, there is NO reason to buy from a puppy mill just because you want a specific breed of dog.

Because of the lack of behavior specific training, many dogs are bounced from family to family, and often euthanized.

This is but a part of the story behind Havanese dogs, which today live mostly in the U.S. Because of the specific breeding that Havanese dogs have undergone, understanding the history of the Havanese may help you to better work with your own pet.

I rarely agree to work with students who want to try an electric collar, because they should be only used as recommended by the manufacturers: for advanced dogs when you've reached a point where you need this specialized tool for some very specific objectives, and you've taken the time to seriously evaluate the upside and downside of going this route and determined it is the most humane alternative training approach remaining to you.

A lot of dogs are bred because of their specific aptitudes at performing a particular task, these are usually working dogs.

To rescue from our local shelters dogs that we are contacted about because of specific medical needs regardless of age and breed.

Because of this, working alongside a veterinarian to put together a suitable and nutritious feeding plan for your specific dog is the smart way to go.

«It's not fair to the people who own the breed of dogs that the policy names, because it's the owner and how the dog is trained, not the specific breed,» she said.

It's thought that this specific hybrid dog was probably created sometime during the 1980s, since many different Poodle crosses were created during that time because of their low shedding coats and high intelligence.

Some very high quality dog foods are beginning to use kale as an ingredient in their recipes.Kale is so rich in health benefits because of its high levels of antioxidant vitamins and phytonutrients, which are nutrients specific to plants.

4) Failure of breed - specific policy in the UK - The UK has banned four different breeds of dogs for more than 20 years, and yet, in spite of the ban (and likely, because of the ban) hospitalizations due to dog bites continue to grow.

Regardless of the specific reason, if a dog is grazing, it is because the dog is having a digestion or nausea issue.

Because they have proven to be ineffective in reducing the number of dog bites, many communities that previously enacted breed - specific legislation are currently seeking to rescind them.

According to PetMD, additional specific lots of the heartworm preventive are being recalled because they might not fully protect dogs in the upper third of each weight range.

Yes, since those days I am part of a few groups who are able to work with millers (I will NEVER call them breeders because they churn out dogs for profit, not for the love of a specific breed) and get many «retired» breeders for free.

A genetic predisposition is strongly suspected because TCC is more common in specific breeds of dogs.

Each of these provides a different service and it's important to understand the distinction because the handlers of each may or may not be given specific rights and the dogs have different training requirements.

He has been a force for good in the dog world for many years, because of his tireless media work against breed specific legislation and education of the public — and now, with his new emphasis on dog rescue.

Some dogs are constantly in the skinny and fat categories because of their metabolisms and some enter these categories fairly randomly but essentially each dog has a feeding plan specific to their needs which is monitored and adjusted weekly.

However, breed specific legislation has failed to accomplish the goal of making society safer because it fails to address the responsibility of dog owners for dog attacks.

Because of this specific digestive pattern, you shouldn't feed your dog raw squash.

Just because a breeder has had a few dogs trained and used as service dogs does not mean they actually understand your specific needs (especially since there is such a wide variety of types of service dogs) or can select a pup for you without ever meeting you.

Because IBD simply refers to inflammation of the GI tract without a specific cause, the symptoms of this disease are similar to other GI problems of cats and dogs including parasites, various infectious diseases, certain cancers, food intolerance, allergies and other health issues.

On the other hand, breeders who are producing mixed breeds might have a bias against purebreds because they believe the rate of inbreeding and line breeding in a closed gene pool (when breeders stick to only breeding dogs registered with a specific kennel club, that breed's gene pool is most likely closed) will create a genetic bottleneck.

Because of Breed Specific Ban Laws in the UK Sir Patrick Stewart known for his role on Star Trek can not adopt a sweet adorable dog named Ginger who needs a home.

We worry more about cysts in specific dog breeds, including Golden Retrievers, American Bulldogs, and Great Danes, because there has been a strong link between the presence of cysts and the development of glaucoma, which is a vision - threatening, painful condition.

All of them, in large part, because they have experience working with the actual dogs, and read the science, and realize the aggession is not a breed - specific issue - and the reality is that most dogs, regardless of breed, do not show aggressive behavior — and yet, some dogs, of each breed, have.

When a dog stares for direction, it's often because they are in the midst of training or some other kind of specific activity and want to know what to do next.

Health and Temperament should be held to the highest standard possible for English Cocker Spaniels but, because of a field bred dog's specific purpose, its physical appearance and natural instincts will differ from that of the dog bred for conformation (the show ring).

Struvite stones in the dog are almost always formed because of the urinary changes that occur with specific types of bladder infection: almost always Staphyloccocal infection but occasionally a Proteus infection.

Because different breeds of dogs have different grooming needs, ask your vet for specific tips to help your dog smell better.

Breed - specific laws fail because they do not take into consideration the reality that any dog, regardless of its physical characteristics, must be raised, trained and socialized properly to become a good pet and canine good citizen.

Because of the specific training, a Service Dog is only a Service Dog if working for a disabled person.

The article isn't terrible; it does point out that cats evolved as carnivores that eat other animals; and that because of this history, cats have more specific nutritional requirements than dogs or people.

This opinion is noteworthy because while MTAS may have drafted an ordinance that regulates the ownership of specific breeds of dogs, in the interest of public safety, they advise against Tennessee municipalities using it.

Breed - specific legislation (BSL) bans OR restricts certain types of dogs based on their appearance because they are perceived as «dangerous» breeds or types of dogs.