Sentences with phrase «breeds developing cancer»

Cancer is nearly an epidemic in Golden Retrievers, with about 50 % of the breed developing cancer.

Not exact matches

For both male and female Rotties spayed or neutered before one year of age, there was a one in four lifetime risk for bone cancer, and the sterilized animals were significantly more likely to develop the disease than intact dogs of the same breed.

While any dog can develop bladder cancer, some breeds are more susceptible than others.

Some animals have a greater tendency (genetic susceptibility) to cancer and some breeds develop far more of these cancers than others.

While you can't change your large breed dog's risk for developing osteosarcoma or your pug's predisposition to mast cell tumors, I want to make my readers aware of some practical tips to prevent cancer in their pet.

As for dogs, Werber said many of the larger breeds, such as Rottweilers, have a higher risk of developing bone cancer (osteosarcoma).

All breeds of dogs have their areas of health that must be nurtured and by doing so, the chances of developing cancer drop dramatically.

Certain breeds of dogs are more susceptible to certain types of cancer such as Chows which are about 20 more prone to develop stomach cancer.

Any dog can develop skin cancer, although golden retrievers have an increased risk, as do breeds with light skin or pink noses.

Boxers are also one of the breeds that most often develop cancer.

That information, by extension, could be useful for other breeds, as well as people, who develop cancer and respond to treatments in similar ways to dogs.

Moreover, the Golden Retriever is also more likely to develop cancer than any other breed.

Studies suggest that, depending on the breed, the risk of an intact female rabbit over the age of 4 developing cancer of the uterus can be as high as 80 percent!

Pets over ten are higher risk & certain breeds have much higher chances of developing cancers.

For example, we identified a predilection of certain breeds to develop lymphomas with a distinct cell of origin, and we discovered regions of the genome that are associated with cancer risk in certain dog breeds.

Although purebred dogs do have a higher incidence of some inherited disorders, they are no more likely to develop many serious health conditions, such as cancer, heart disorders and endocrine disorders, than mixed breed dogs.

Certain breeds (Boxer, German Shepherd, Golden Retrievers, Scotties, Westies and Pointers) may be more likely to develop this type of cancer.

Breeds most likely to develop bone cancer include the Saint Bernard, the Doberman pinscher, the Great Dane, the German shepherd, the Irish setter — and the golden retriever.

Many breeds have only a moderate risk of developing cancer, often of a specific type particular to that breed.

It all begins with «Blue» Bishop, a large - breed Airedale battling cancer, whose dedicated family is inspired to develop a healthy, commercially available pet food.

Large and giant breeds, which include great Danes and saint bernards are more prone to developing bone cancer.

It all begins with «Blue» Bishop, a large - breed Airedale battling cancer, whose dedicated family was inspired to develop a healthy, commercially available pet food.

Any breed of cat or dog can develop breast cancer; however, some are more predisposed to the condition than others.

This is because unspayed female rabbits that are not bred tend to develop cancers of the reproductive tract.

According to a study that was conducted in 1979, the risk of a dog developing bone cancer increases by 60 to 185 times in breeds that are larger than 80 pounds.

This knowledge means that breeders can minimize risk of producing dogs that will develop these cancers by making note of cases and avoiding breedings where both parents have the same cancer in their recent family background.

Bernese Mountain Dogs are more prone to developing cancer, with an overall prevalence of 65 % within the breed, compared to 27 % for other breeds.

Certain breeds of dogs have a higher risk of developing cancer at a young age, but most often cancer is diagnosed in middle - aged and senior pets.

They are also at greatly increased risk for developing fatal histiocytic cancer (histiocytic sarcoma and malignant histiocytosis) compared to most other breeds.

We would like to remind you that a dog of any breed may develop diseases same as humans such as cancer, heart problems, arthritis, diabetes, incontinence, etc..

Any dog can develop bone cancer, but the American bulldog is one of the breeds especially vulnerable to this disease.

Routine examinations are recommended for any animal, especially those over 8 years of age, and for certain breeds of dogs (golden retrievers, boxers) that have a relatively higher risk of developing certain types of cancer.

The only breeds I might hesitate to spay are those most prone to hemangiosarcoma (scroll up to yellow box), since spayed females are the most likely to develop this cancer.