Sentences with phrase «breed dogs dental disease»

Like most small breed dogs dental disease is especially prevalent.

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Small breeds of dogs are particularly prone to dental disease so we usually advise dry kibble for them.

Regular dental care such as brushing and dental chews is very important for small breed dogs who are prone to dental disease.

Of course, many owners «wreck» their dogs» health by feeding pet grade foods over many years, not providing sufficient exercise, and not addressing health issues (dental disease, obesity, etc), which happens regardless of breed.

This greatly reduces the risk of dental disease in dogs, especially in older dogs or small toy breeds.

As well as the respiratory problems these animals suffer severe dental problems because their jaws and teeth are deformed, they may struggle to pick up and eat food, have exposed eyes that are prone to injury, skin folds on their face that cause inflammation, infection and sometimes trauma to their eyes, spinal problems in the dogs bred for a curly tail as well as inherited diseases due to the narrow gene pool.

But this is confounded by genetics: For example, small breed dogs tend to have more severe dental disease than large dogs.

Though all cats and dogs can develop dental disease, some dog breeds are more prone to dental issues.

Many dogs that are owned as pets also have dental disease, some far exceeding what is seen in breeding dogs in kennels inspected by DATCP.

I have two dogs and they do not have any dental disease because I give them plenty to chew on, plus neither of them are a small breed.

Some breeds of dogs, such as Yorkshire terriers, are more prone to developing periodontal disease, so yearly professional cleaning, dental x-rays and home care are needed.

Full - mouth dental X-rays are especially important for small breed dogs and cats or those pets with a history of periodontal disease.

Small breed dogs suffer from dental disease more than large breed dogs.

«Although dental disease can occur rapidly at any age, risk factors for developing periodontal disease in dogs can include increasing age, small breed size and neutering.

Although most dogs and cats will develop some sort of dental disease, small dog breeds, such as Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Dachshunds and Toy Poodles, are more prone to developing periodontal disease than larger breeds.

Despite proper diet, some dogs are genetically predisposed to dental disease... especially toy breeds and short - nosed breeds.

Small breed dogs and brachycephalic breeds like pugs and boxers seem to be more prone to dental disease.