Sentences with phrase «common in large breed dogs»

It is recommended that slowing down growth, not restricting protein as it more commonly believed, is the key dietary factor to decrease the risk of your puppy developing joint and arthritic problems later on down the road such hip dysplasia, ostechondrosis and other orthopaedic problems common in large breed dogs.

Bloat is more common in large breed dogs, but it has been known to occur in Pitbulls.

MLO can occur in dogs of any age or breed, but is most commonly seen in middle - aged to older dogs, and is more common in large breed dogs.

Hip Dysplasia is common in large breed dogs but can also occur less frequently in small breed dogs and cats.

It is more common in large breed dogs, with German shepherds supposedly being the most commonly affected breed.

In PET TAO co-founder Dr. Marc Smith's opinion, stiffness is most common in large breed dogs.

This is most common in large breed dogs when the stomach twists and cuts off blood flow.

Single intrahepatic PSS are most common in large breed dogs.

In my opinion, stiffness is most common in large breed dogs.

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Among some large - sized dog breeds the disease is much more common, but otherwise osteosarcoma in humans and dogs is very similar.

One of the most common diseases seen in dogs, with larger breeds being the most affected.

One of the most common diseases seen in dogs, with larger breeds being the most affected — ultimately a malfunction of the hip joints causing a loss of function.

This means the kneecap can pop out either laterally, to the outside (more common in larger breeds), or medially, to the inside (more common in smaller dogs).

It is the most common cause of elbow pain and lameness and is a common cause of forelimb lameness in large and giant - breed dogs.

Hip Dysplasia commonly occurs in large dog breeds and is the most common skeletal disease in dogs.

Some breeds do have a disposition to certain illnesses, and hemangiosarcoma is more common in larger male dogs such as Boxers, Great Danes, Pitbulls, German Shepherds, English Setters and, Golden Retrievers.

Wobbler syndrome is a conditions which affects large breed dogs due to compression of the spinal cord; in a smaller dog like a Chihuahua, I would be looking more at conditions like hydrocephalus which is a common problem in Chihuahuas and other toy breed dogs.

This is common in very active puppies, overweight dogs, large breed dogs, and adult dogs where a lot tension is put on the incision and sutures.

Discospondylitis is most common in large and giant breed dogs, but can occur in any breed of dog.

Any dog can bloat, however it is more common in larger and more deep chested breeds.

Arthritis in dogs, especially large breeds and senior mutts, is a very common occurrence.

Osteochondrosis is one of the most common reasons for vet visits in large breed dogs.

Cardiomyopathy is more common in the larger breeds of dogs, especially Doberman Pinschers and Great Danes.

Hip dysplasia in dogs is common in large breeds, but can be seen in smaller breeds such as Boxers.

Dry eye is much more common in small breed dogs than large breeds, and the brachycephalic (smashed nose) breeds are overrepresented.

In dogs, osteosarcoma is most common in large and giant breeds, such as Great Danes, Rottweilers and Saint BernardIn dogs, osteosarcoma is most common in large and giant breeds, such as Great Danes, Rottweilers and Saint Bernardin large and giant breeds, such as Great Danes, Rottweilers and Saint Bernards.

The condition is more common in large breeds of dogs; for example Great Danes, Doberman Pinschers, Boxers and Irish Wolf Hounds1; but it can occur in small dogs as well2.

It is the most common cause of rear leg lameness in dogs usually large - breeds but also effects dachshunds.

Anal gland problems are more common in small and medium - sized dogs, but large breeds and cats can develop issues as well.

While young dogs of any size might be affected, it's particularly common in large breeds.

Studies have shown that MPL occurs in 83 % to 95 % of all dogs diagnosed with PL, 10,11 whereas LPL is more common in large - and giant - breed dogs than in small - breed dogs, with a prevalence up to 33 % in giant breeds.1 However, PL is most commonly diagnosed in toy and miniature breed dogs, including Chihuahuas, Maltese, miniature poodles, Pekingese, Pomeranians, and Yorkshire terriers, as well as mixed breeds5, 9,12,13 and Labrador retrievers.7

On the positive side, neutering male dogs • eliminates the small risk (probably < 1 %) of dying from testicular cancer • reduces the risk of non-cancerous prostate disorders • reduces the risk of perianal fistulas • may possibly reduce the risk of diabetes (data inconclusive) On the negative side, neutering male dogs • if done before 1 year of age, significantly increases the risk of osteosarcoma (bone cancer); this is a common cancer in medium / large and larger breeds with a poor prognosis.

Gastric dilatation — volvulus, or bloat — is a devastating condition that can develop in any dog, although it is particularly common in large - breed and deep - chested dogs.

Laryngeal Paralysis, a common condition in middle - to old - age dogs, is usually seen in large breed dogs such as Labradors, Golden Retrievers, Saint Bernards, Newfoundlands, and Pointers.

However, it is the most common cause of heart failure in large breed dogs.

Arthritis is a common ailment in older dogs, whether they're a large or small breed, and this can cause them to limp.

Leaning is common in dogs, especially large and giant dog breeds.

One of the more common reasons for urinary incontinence occurs in older female dogs, often in medium and large breeds.

Any dog can have bloat, but it's much more common in deep - chested, large breeds, like Akitas, Boxers, Basset Hounds, and German Shepherds.

A study at Edinburgh University in Scotland says the phenomenon known as «limber tail,» which causes a dog's tail to become limp and difficult to move, tends to affect larger working breeds, and is more common among dogs who live in the north.

One problem that they do suffer from that is common in larger dog breeds is hip dysplasia, an inherited disease that affects the hip joints.

Bone cancer (osteosarcoma) invades any breed of dog but is most common in larger breeds.

It is most common in large breed, spayed female dogs (11 % — 20 % incidence) but may be seen in intact females, male dogs, and cats.

These are also a very common finding on oral exam, particularly in large breed dogs.

It is one of the most common health occurrences in dogs, with the large and giant breeds being thought to be the most affected.

Canine Hip Dysplasia is a hereditary, degenerative disease common in many large breed dogs and large mixed breed dogs that can cause crippling arthritis in the hips.

I think this is a common factor among the large dog breeds, as it seems that many of them have the characteristics they do because of people who inbreed them in the past.

Hip dysplasia has a hereditary component to it, and is much more common in large - breed dogs such as Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, Mastiffs, German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Old English Sheepdogs, etc..

SAS is most common in large pure - bred dogs.

Very similar to the Siberian Husky; the large, strong, and powerful Alaskan Malamute shares a lot in common with wolves, which is not surprising considering that the Alaskan Malamute is one of the oldest known breeds of dog.