Sentences with phrase «causes of a particular dog»

Regardless of the specific causes of a particular dog's OA, the goal is long - term, lifetime management rather than a cure.

Not exact matches

Classical conditioning is a learning process that occurs both in animals and humans alike when two stimuli are repeatedly paired (such as the bell ringing and the feeding, or a particular behavior and the electric shock), so that the response originally elicited by the second stimulus (the secretion of saliva that originally occurs in the presence of food or the unpleasant sensation that follows an electric shock) is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone (meaning that after a number of repetitions, the sound of the bell is enough to make the dog salivate like it does in the presence of food and the engagement in unwanted behavior is enough to make you feel the same discomfort an electric shock would cause).

Motivation is also important in order to keep the dog focused on its task, as tracking a particular scent for prolonged period of time may cause the dog to be fatigued.

Educator in particular is a new and innovative design that was manufactured with 100 % focus on causing the least amount of stress to dogs.

In this particular dog's case, the glands were enlarged and were secreting an excessive amount of a hormone that caused the animal's blood calcium level to be elevated dangerously high.

The trend of purchasing purebred dogs often exacerbates when movies portraying particular dog breeds cause a temporary craze.

«To answer some of your particular questions, the test is for a mutation specific to the TFT breed of dogs that causes hypothyroidism.

If a particular kind of toy causes the green - eyed monster to visit your dog, dump it.

Whether caused by illness or treatment of illness (chemo in particular), anorexia in dogs is a real issue, and particularly so in older dogs.

Dirofilaria immitis is particular specie of heart worm and is considered to be the cause of heart worm disease in dogs.

Pets don't complain; but gum disease and tartar are the causes of the strong breath of you notice as your pet ages and, in dogs in particular, it accounts for lost teeth, drooling and painful chewing.

The causes for breathing difficulties are varied, and dogs of all ages, breeds, and both sexes are susceptible; however, specific breeds and types of dogs are more susceptible to suffer particular underlying causes of breathing difficulties.

In this particular study however, the researchers presented a hard and uncompromising conclusion which was «until the causes of the unfavorable differences detected in this group of dogs can be specifically identified and remedied, we can not recommend that puppies be obtained from pet stores.»

«Chronic kidney disease [CKD] in particular is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in older dogs and cats.

Let them evaluate your dog and see if there's any particular cause of his stress or if he's just generally stressed in public.

In most cases, a dog's food allergy is caused by a particular food ingredient, usually either a type of meat or a type of grain.

Naturally, too much of any one particular food will cause problems with a dog's health.

Let us know if the donation is to sponsor a particular dog, in memory of a pack or family member or for another purpose or cause dear to you.

Data collected highlight the importance and the impact of S. aureus in general, and MRSA in particular, as a cause of wound infections in dogs, cats and horses in Germany.

First the question: What causes gas in dogs?Unfortunately, there is not one simple answer as the reason can range from bad food to parasites to illness.To get to the, uh, bottom, of what's causing gas in your particular furry friend, you first need to look at the whole animal.Is the dog healthy and in good condition other than having gas?If your dog is not in good health, then a trip to your favorite veterinarian (preferably one who practices alternative medicine) is in order.If your dog is in good health, other than occasionally clearing the room, then it may be time to try a few simple natural remedies.

No one knows exactly what causes most cancers, but it is most likely a combination of one or more of the following factors, along with a genetic predisposition or sensitivity that makes a particular dog or cat susceptible to cancer (more detailed discussions can be found below the list):

Take particular care with batteries, silica gel sachets, wrapping paper and ribbons and small toy parts, all of which could cause an obstruction in your dog's gut.

While Bordatella is the most common cause of kennel cough complex in dogs and cats, other bacteria and viruses including parainfluenza virus, adenovirus, reovirus, mycoplasma, and even distemper virus may all be involved in symptoms in a particular pet.

So when the previously mentioned «friend's dog» made that switch from diet X to the grain free diet, was it the lack of grains that caused the improvement or did they also just switch from beef based diet to a salmon based diet thus eliminating the allergen or reduced the amount of fat making the diet more tolerable to that particular dog.

RSPCA dog welfare expert Lisa Richards told The Huffington Post UK: «Many dogs have been bred to emphasise certain physical features, some of which have become so extreme that they can cause pain and suffering, make dogs prone to particular disorders, or even prevent them from behaving normally and from enjoying the activities we know dogs love.

«Statistics on fatalities and injuries caused by dogs can not be responsibly used to document the «dangerousness» of a particular breed, relative to other breeds, for several reasons.»

Some dogs are prone to compulsive self - grooming on a particular area of the body, causing wounds to form and making them hard to heal.

A blend of proteins also makes it challenging for dog owners to identify which particular protein is causing the issue.