Some dog
breeds are at a higher risk for developing periodontal disease, such as Chihuahuas, poodles, and dachshunds.
I do know of studies (by George Padgett, DVM) summarized in Dog World magazine (Dec 96, Jan, Feb 97) that suggest mixed
breeds are at higher risk.
The reason large and giant
breeds are at higher risk is because genetics cause their bodies to grow very rapidly.
Deep chested
breeds are at higher risk of developing torsion, with Great Danes leading the pack.
Some breeds are at a higher risk as well.
Certain
breeds are at a higher risk of developing CD.
Many
breeds are at a higher risk for developing specific debilitating or life - threatening conditions.
Female dogs are more inclined to become diabetic than male dogs; and dogs of
some breeds are at a higher risk: Miniature Pinscher, Miniature Poodle, Dachshund, Keeshond, Puli, and Cairn Terrier.
Not exact matches
Breeds with shorter muzzles, along with toy or teacup varieties in general,
are at higher risk for cherry eye.
CHD can occur in any dog, however large
breed dogs
are at a
higher risk.
The Orthopedic Foundation of Animals (OFA) believes that some of the
breeds at highest risk are:
However, large
breed dogs
are at a
higher risk.
Weimaraners
are at a
higher risk of «bloating» than most other
breeds.
As with all deep - chested
breeds, Flat - Coated Retrievers
are at higher - than - normal
risk for the emergency gastrointestinal syndrome called bloat.
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.
While no
breed of cat
is known to have a
higher risk of lymphoma than other
breeds, those infected with feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV)
are at increased
risk of developing lymphoma.
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.
The animals served by the Spay Shuttle
are those that have
been identified as
being at highest risk for reproduction and then admission to the shelter, based upon
breed, age and residence within
high - intake neighborhoods in Knoxville and Knox County.
As with all deep - chested
breeds, Rhodesian Ridgebacks
are at higher - than - normal
risk for the emergency gastrointestinal syndrome called bloat.
One of the most common problems large
breed dogs like German Shepherds face
is that they
are at high risk of musculoskeletal problems.
Smaller
breed dogs and cats
are at higher risk.
Cats
being bred or shown regularly
are at higher risk and it may
be more appropriate to booster these individuals yearly until they
are retired from
breeding / showing.
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.
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.
Prophylactic gastropexy
was found to make sense for
at -
risk breeds, especially the Great Dane, which
is at highest risk for bloat.
Like hip dysplasia or stubbornness, separation anxiety isn't guaranteed for certain dog
breeds, but there
are breeds that
are at higher risk.
Puppies adopted before eight weeks of age, mixed
breeds and pups adopted from shelters
are at highest risk.
Many
breeds are affected by this disease, including (but not limited to) the following
breeds at highest risk:
Giant
breeds such as Doberman Pinchers, Rottweilers and Great Danes
are at a
higher risk, when compared with their smaller counterparts, of developing arthritis, joint issues and a variety of forms of cardiac disease.
The
highest risk dogs to
be euthanized
at a shelter
are large
breed dogs and senior dogs.
Giant
breeds like Great Danes
are at higher risk for gastric dilation and volvulus (GDV).
This, and subsequent research, found the following
breeds to
be at a
higher risk for developing GDV:
As with all deep - chested
breeds, Golden Retrievers
are at higher - than - normal
risk for the emergency gastrointestinal syndrome called bloat.
As with all deep - chested
breeds, Curlies
are at higher - than - normal
risk for the emergency gastrointestinal syndrome called bloat.
Research has shown that dogs with the most common genetics
are shown to
be at a
higher risk for
breed - specific diseases.
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is passionate about supporting organizations that help animals most in need, including those
at high -
risk of euthanasia and animals impacted by medical needs,
breed discrimination, behavioral problems, and other disadvantages.
It
is thought that long - nosed
breed dogs living in urban environments
are at higher risk for the development of nasal tumors.
Genetics and Anatomy Large
breeds of dog
are at higher risk of GDV, especially deep - chested
breeds.
Young large
breed dogs
are at higher risk of developing skeletal problems than small
breed dogs, even when both
are fed diets with too little or too much calcium.
If your pet
is a master
at escaping the fence, or a
breed of dog that can not resist following a scent, or a young pet that
's full of energy, or a new pet that isn't properly trained, the
risk of a lost pet
is high.
Smaller
breed dogs
are at higher risk for developing milk fever, but any dog has the possibility of it happening.
However, for breeders with dogs
at high risk of
being carriers and no genetic test, it
is the only tool that objectively allows them to lower the
risk of their
breeding stock and minimize the
risk of producing affected dogs.
Steps that can
be taken to reduce the
risk of TCC in dogs, especially in dogs in
high -
risk breeds (Scottish terriers, West Highland white terriers, Wire hair fox terriers, Shetland sheepdogs, beagles) include: (1) avoiding older generation flea control products, i.e. flea dips, (2) avoiding lawns treated with herbicides and pesticides, and (3) feeding vegetables
at least three times per week.
It
is thought that long - nosed
breed dogs living in urban environments
are at higher risk for... Read more
Elective cesarean section
is available in
breeds or individuals
at high risk of developing dystocia (difficult birth).
Greyhounds
are the
breed with the
highest risk (22 %) but the rescue
was not thinking about the health of the individual puppy when they neutered my dog
at 8 weeks.
Genetics seems to play a role in some cases of IBD; pure
bred cats may
be at higher risk.
In Sweden, a study on insurance data in dogs who underwent C - sections
was made from the year 1995 to 2002 and it concluded that Scottish terriers
were at the
highest risk to experience dystocia during parturition, along with other
breeds such as chihuahua, pug, Pomeranian and Staffordshire bull terrier.
Many
breeds such as Boston Terriers, Pugs and Toy Poodles
are at a
high risk for issues when giving birth and your veterinarian Staten Island might recommend a Cesarean section.
It
is thought that some lines of
breeds are genetically
at a
higher risk.