Sentences with phrase «certain dog diseases»

Your young puppy is still susceptible to certain dog diseases.

It is during this period puppies become highly susceptible and prone to acquiring certain dog diseases... why you need to begin your puppy's vaccinations.

Not exact matches

Veterinarian co-hosts Dr. Roger Welton and Dr. Karen Louis discuss the statistical increases in the incidence of certain infectious and parasitic diseases in dogs and cats during prolonged periods of standing water following major storms.

Dogs already serve as models for diseases such as narcolepsy, certain cancers and blindness.

Certain diseases, such as lung cancer, can cause patients to give off particular smells; dogs have been known to detect these, and a bioelectronic nose opens the path to diagnosis through smell.

Multiple studies have proven that dogs are able to detect certain cancers by smelling the breath or urine samples of those afflicted with the disease.

If your veterinarian performs basic blood tests, they may become suspicious that your dog has Cushing's disease if certain abnormalities are present, such as abnormalities in liver tests.

Booster shots are sort of like «refresher courses» to your dog's immune system as the «memory» of fighting of these organisms tend to fade away as time passes, although immunity to certain diseases remain above the acceptable levels for many years.

«Knowledge of the true breed makeup of a dog can help owners work with their vets to be on the lookout for certain diseases they never would have suspected and increase the chances their dog lives a healthy and happy life,» she says.

If the owner chooses to put their dog in a kennel, Fortney said good kennels will insist and require proof of vaccination for certain diseases for your animal.

Nutritional deficiencies: Dogs with certain intestinal diseases don't necessarily digest food properly and have trouble absorbing minerals, which can lead to grazing.

By having the dog altered prior to its first heat, you will get the maximum benefits such as preventing diseases as well as avoiding certain behavior problems.

If you get genetic mutation testing, you'll know your dog has a genetic predisposition for certain diseases he could develop in the future.

Certain types of matches can cause dogs to have kidney disease and trouble breathing.

However, due to the fact that they were mixed with various dog breeds, they are prone to certain diseases.

Apart from the questions that flood your mind regarding your dog's breed, there are health concerns, inclination of your dog towards certain patterns of illnesses and behavioral issues as well its predisposition to genetic diseases.

Science has invented a new breed of guide dog with better resistance to certain debilitating diseases that prevent the dog from serving its human partner, and in some cases, prevent the blind person from being able to use a guide dog.

Like all dogs, they are prone to certain diseases such as: Hip Dysplasia, Brachycephalic Syndrome, Allergies, Hemivertebrae, Patellar Luxation, Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD), Von Willebrand's Disease, Cleft Palate, Elongated Soft Palate.

Certain breeds of dogs (such as Labrador Retrievers, Dalmatians and Great Danes) are more susceptible to liver disease due to a genetic difficulty excreting copper.

Simply put, different dog breeds have different genetic traits that make them more prone to certain diseases.

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.

And they might give you some insight into your dog's potential to get certain diseases.

«Just as certain human individuals are predisposed to specific diseases, certain breeds of dog are too, and much of my research has looked at unravelling the link between many of the genetic conditions we share with our canine companions,» said Dr Sargan.

Dogs are at an increased risk for heat stroke if they are very young, very old, obese, not conditioned for exercise, not used to being outside for long periods of time, or if they have heart, respiratory or certain neurological diseases.

Puppy millers are cross breeding with no care for the health of their animals in their charge and when you cross certain breeds that have both hereditary diseases which will only show up when the dog is 3 or 4 and it will it is pretty devastating.

Vaccinations against certain contagious diseases are one of the best investments you can make when it comes to the health of your dog.

In certain breeds of dogs, we must be aware that they are more likely to suffer certain diseases.

This is what occurs in all autoimmune diseases - problems like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis in people or thyroid disease, pemphigus and certain anemias in dogs.

Titers only have a high degree of correlation to immunity for certain diseases: dogs: Distemper, Adenovirus, Parvovirus cats: Panleukopenia (which is feline parvovirus... for which some use the misnomer «feline distemper»... it is not related to canine distemper, it IS a parvovirus and closely related to canine parvovirus)

However, the lack of genetic diversity resulting from breeding programs makes them prone to certain hereditary diseases and conditions, which are usually manifested as the dog grows old.

Many cat or dog insurances won't cover certain expenses including common, hereditary diseases or congenital diseases: they may require you to see a specialized veterinarian instead of your primary vet.

Now that Makana has had both adrenals removed, she will no longer be able to produce certain hormones that are essential for day - to - day life, and is now regarded as a dog with Addison's disease.

His average lifespan is quite long — up to 14 years, and it is a generally healthy dog but they are sometimes prone to certain hereditary diseases such as hip or elbow dysplasia.

[18] In dogs, hypocobalaminemia associated with certain gastrointestinal diseases has been shown to be a negative prognostic factor.

Inner ear infections can also cause dizziness and nausea; and certain cancers can affect the brain and inner ear, which can cause your dog to display symptoms that mimic those of idiopathic vestibular disease.

Certain types of fatty acids present in fish oil (called omega - 3 fatty acids) have been shown have a positive effect in dogs with heart disease.

Ask your veterinarian if there are certain places you should not go to — such as local dog parks where there may have been a disease outbreak, advises Beaver.

Part of the diagnosis depends on the age and breed of the dog, as different diseases are more common in certain breeds and at different ages.

The disease is passed through direct contact with fresh urine, blood, or saliva and affects dogs and ferrets, along with certain species of wildlife, such as raccoons, wolves, foxes, and skunks.

Certain health problems and diseases such as thyroid issues, make some dogs more prone to winter - weather dangers.

Furosemide is a loop diuretic available by prescription used to treat fluid retention (edema) in dogs and cats with congestive heart failure, liver disease, or certain kidney disease.

Neutering and the age at which a dog is neutered may affect the animal's risk for developing certain cancers and joint diseases, according to a study published Feb. 13 in the online scientific journal PLOS ONE.

You also get a dog that's likely to be free of genetic diseases common to certain purebred dogs.

This mix of ideas confirms there is a general lack of agreement about the planning needed to find the best dog (s) in order to eliminate unwanted diseases and correct certain traits of conformation (Brackett, 1960).

For example, Leptospirosis and Lyme vaccines are not given routinely by all veterinarians to all dogs, but protection for these diseases may be a good idea when visiting certain areas.

Most often, canine bad breath is caused by dental or gum disease, and certain dogs — particularly small ones — are especially prone to plaque and tartar.

Certain dogs seem to have a genetic predisposition to periodontal disease.

Try to remember that your dog may react uniquely to a certain skin disease or may be suffering from a combination of a few skin conditions.

Some dogs have certain inheritable characteristics that can develop into a disability or disease.

As pet owners, we all know just how important vaccinating our dogs against certain diseases is.