Sentences with phrase «breeding dogs at risk»

The disease has late - onset clinical signs and the dog is clinically normal during breeding age so genetic testing provides an important tool to avoid breeding dogs at risk of Lafora.

Not exact matches

Through clinical follow up of dogs genetically at risk, the research team was able to confirm that several disorders cause the same disease signs also in other than previously described breeds.

Whether SP110 affects the risk of DM also in other dog breeds requires further investigation, says Kate Megquier, veterinarian and PhD student at Uppsala University and Broad Institute.

While larger breed dogs such as the Doberman Pincher or Boxer tend to be at risk for cardiomyopathy.

Dog breeds Theories as to which breeds are less likely to mix well in a family setting, especially with children (see «Children at Risk,» p. 21), differ.

We support adopting dogs from shelters regardless of their breed and pedigree - in fact, mixed - breed dogs offer many advantages - but we think it's important to raise awareness of these very special dog breeds at risk.

CHD can occur in any dog, however large breed dogs are at a higher risk.

If your dog is in a breed group at risk of hip dysplasia your vet might recommend radiographs even though your pet is not showing any signs.

«We don't care how rapidly small - breed dogs grow, but we do want to slow down the growth of large - breed dogs because rapid growth puts them at risk for orthopedic problems [difficulty with the skeletal system or associated muscles, joints and ligaments] down the line.»

However, large breed dogs are at a higher risk.

While imported dog breeds such as the Alaskan Husky, the Chihuahua or the Afghan Hound grow in popularity in the UK, some native breeds are at risk of disappearing.

A heavy large breed dog is more at risk of developing joint problems.

Smaller breeds and puppies are at more risk than larger breeds and adult dogs, because it takes less of a toxin to cause problems for them.

Certain dog breeds, particularly smaller ones, are in general at a greater risk of being overweight.

Particular breeds of dog are at risk for the development of this tumor, indicating a role for genetic factors.

Research shows that young, male, small breed puppies (or dogs) who receive multiple vaccinations are at the top end of the scale when it comes to risk.

Bladder Cancer Bladder cancer occurs in dogs with some breeds at higher risk than others (West highland Terriers for example).

Puppies and dogs from the breeds which are hypersensitive to Ivermectin can suffer overdose / toxicity reactions to even a small amount of any product which contains it, and are at risk of the effects being fatal.

And David Miller, CIC, CRM, and managing director at Bensman Risk Management in Chicago gave a detailed response, «I am a dog owner (our dog is an 80 lb mixed - breed, most likely including some Lab and Border Collie in his mix), so I can empathize with dog owners who do not agree with an insurance company's decision to deny coverage based on a dog's breed.»

Blood screening or other diagnostics may detect a condition before noticeable symptoms arise, especially in dog breeds and cats at high risk of certain diseases.

Middle - aged to elderly toy breed dogs are most at risk.

They are enthused with swimming, so they are widely used as rescue dogs, especially in cold waters where other breeds of dogs would be at an increased risk of hypothermia.

While this condition is still not fully understood, studies have shown that large breed and deep - chested dogs are at higher risk of developing a GDV.

We don't want to miss the opportunity to track and identify a sudden increase of intake of a particular breed type (which may hint at a community shift or potential mill activity), a shift in the euthanasia of breed types, or the ability to illustrate the inherent risks individual dogs have simply because of what they look like.

However, for the ten disorders where purebred dogs are at higher risk, and your breed is on the list, this information may help you take preventative steps to protect your dog from some disorders.

Large breed dogs are generally at risk, especially if deep chested, including Great Danes and German Shepherds.

One of the most common problems large breed dogs like German Shepherds face is that they are at high risk of musculoskeletal problems.

High - risk animals include dogs and cats less than six months old, bully breeds of dogs (as these breeds account for a significant portion of the intake population at Young - Williams) and «community» or feral cats.

Female breeding dogs are forced to produce litter after litter until they can no longer breed — at which point they risk destruction.

Smaller breed dogs and cats are at higher risk.

It is well known that purebred dog breeds are associated with differing susceptibility to specific malignancies, suggesting that selected breeds of dog are inheriting «at risk» alleles for very few genes, perhaps even a single gene, with a profound effect.

It also explores why breed - specific community programs — which are designed to reach owners of «at risk» dogs — are often less effective than programs open to all dog owners.

Any dog can develop arthritis, but Greyhounds are at a higher risk as they are large breed dogs that have most likely sustained racing injuries and have been bred irresponsibly.

Health: The Vizsla is a healthy dog but might be more at risk for certain conditions than other breeds:

It mentions breed and the fact that smaller breed dogs seem to be more at risk, but it doesn't talk about whether this could be because of a genetic disposition.

The term, «canine familial dermatomyositis» currently should be reserved for dogs with clinical and histopathologic evidence of a juvenile onset heritable inflammatory disease affecting skin and muscle in a breed known to be at increased risk.

German Shepherd Dogs and greyhounds are at increased risk, although any breed can be affected.

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

These dogs are already at risk of staying longer in your shelter simply because of lack of education about breed bias and an undeserved bad reputation.

While arthritis is a very common condition that can affect all dogs especially those that are already in their golden years, there are certain breeds that are, sad to say, at higher risk for developing the condition.

Plus, we know that purebred dogs can be sensibly more at risk with inherited medical conditions because they are all coming from the very same closed gene pool of the few dogs that started the breed.

Although any dog can come down with pancreatitis, certain breeds are more at risk.

If you have an at - risk breed, it is also important to monitor portion sizes and how quickly your dog eats.

Like hip dysplasia or stubbornness, separation anxiety isn't guaranteed for certain dog breeds, but there are breeds that are at higher risk.

Regardless of their breed or size, both geriatric cats and dogs are at risk of developing diseases such as kidney disease, often characterized by excessive drinking of water, combined with increased urination, and often, weight loss.

Certain dog breeds are at a greater risk for hypothyroidism, such as Golden Retrievers, Irish Setters, and Cocker Spaniels.

Breeds like the Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Weimaraner are at the greatest risk for bloat; as a matter of fact, dogs weighing over 99 pounds have a 20 % bloat risk.

The highest risk dogs to be euthanized at a shelter are large breed dogs and senior dogs.

Several dog breeds like poodles, boxers, boston terriers, beagles and dachshunds are more at risk.

Large mixed - breed dogs are also at risk for developing hip dysplasia and should be fed a special large breed growth diet the first year.