Medial luxations are most common in small breeds of dogs and cats, lateral luxations are more
common in large breeds of dogs.
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.
Cardiomyopathy is more
common in the larger breeds of dogs, especially Doberman Pinschers and Great Danes.
Hip dsyplasia is very
common in larger breeds of dogs, but even if your dog does not have hip dysplasia, their cartilage will decrease as they age -LSB-...]
Hip dsyplasia is very
common in larger breeds of dogs, but even if your dog does not have hip dysplasia, their cartilage will decrease as they age and show signs of arthritis.
Not exact matches
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.
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.
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.
Discospondylitis is most
common in large and giant
breed dogs, but can occur
in any
breed of dog.
Osteochondrosis is one
of the most
common reasons for vet visits
in large breed dogs.
It is the most
common cause
of rear leg lameness
in dogs usually
large -
breeds but also effects dachshunds.
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.
However, it is the most
common cause
of heart failure
in large breed dogs.
One
of the more
common reasons for urinary incontinence occurs
in older female
dogs, often
in medium and
large breeds.
Bone cancer (osteosarcoma) invades any
breed of dog but is most
common in larger breeds.
It is one
of the most
common health occurrences
in dogs, with the
large and giant
breeds being thought to be the most affected.
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.
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.
In my experience, especially in medium - large breed dogs, the more common scenario is a low grade inflammation of the eyes causing increased tear production (or other aberrant discharge
In my experience, especially
in medium - large breed dogs, the more common scenario is a low grade inflammation of the eyes causing increased tear production (or other aberrant discharge
in medium -
large breed dogs, the more
common scenario is a low grade inflammation
of the eyes causing increased tear production (or other aberrant discharge).
And, it has an admirable trait that draws the attention
of those seeking a very
large dog to own — this is the lack
of constant slobbering
common in all other
large dog breeds.
Bone cancer The most
common type
of bone cancer
in dogs is osteosarcoma, which typically affects older,
large -
breed dogs and involves abnormal bone production.
It is also more
common for owners
of small
breeds to live
in apartments, while owners
of really
large breeds tend to have a backyard or similar where the
dog can be thought to relieve it self.
In addition to the
common dog and cat spays and neuters, we have the equipment and knowledge to address such maladies as fracture repairs, torn ligaments and tumor removal from the smallest
of creatures such as hamsters to
large breed dogs.
Lameness: Unexplained lameness especially
in large or giant
breed dogs is a very
common sign
of bone cancer.
Not only do all
large CBEs fit the dictionary
of puppy mill, but a study published
in the Journal
of Applied Animal Behaviour Science found that «
Common to virtually all CBEs are the following:
large numbers
of dogs; maximally efficient use
of space by housing
dogs in or near the minimum space permitted by law; housing
breeding dogs for their entire reproductive lives —
in most cases, years —
in their cages or runs;
dogs rarely if ever permitted out
of their primary enclosures for exercise or play; absence
of toys or other forms
of enrichment; minimal to no positive human interaction or companionship; and minimal to no health care.»
And as a study
in the Journal
of Applied Animal Behaviour Science found, «
Common to virtually all CBEs are the following:
large numbers
of dogs; maximally efficient use
of space by housing
dogs in or near the minimum space permitted by law; housing
breeding dogs for their entire reproductive lives —
in most cases, years —
in their cages or runs;
dogs rarely if ever permitted out
of their primary enclosures for exercise or play; absence
of toys or other forms
of enrichment; minimal to no positive human interaction or companionship; and minimal to no health care.»
Dog Bone Cancer:
Dog bone neoplasia is more
common in larger breeds and
dogs over the age
of 7.
In stark contrast, nearly all St. Bernards are dysplastic and the malady is incredibly common in numerous large breeds of dogs; the same breeds of dogs that develop other juvenile bone diseases, including OCD of the shoulder and ununited anconeal or coronoid processes of the elbo
In stark contrast, nearly all St. Bernards are dysplastic and the malady is incredibly
common in numerous large breeds of dogs; the same breeds of dogs that develop other juvenile bone diseases, including OCD of the shoulder and ununited anconeal or coronoid processes of the elbo
in numerous
large breeds of dogs; the same
breeds of dogs that develop other juvenile bone diseases, including OCD
of the shoulder and ununited anconeal or coronoid processes
of the elbow.
The most
common example
of nonerosive arthritis
in large and giant
breed adult
dogs is called idiopathic nondeforming arthritis.
OCD can occur
in any joint, but is especially
common in the shoulders and elbows
of young,
large breed dogs.
As previously mentioned, this condition is
common in large -
breed dogs because
of how quickly they can grow to such
large sizes.
It is one
of the most
common health occurances
in dogs, with the
large and giant
breeds being thought to be the most affected.
Hip dysplasia is one
of the most
common diseases
of large breed dogs, but can occur
in smaller
breeds too.
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.
Elbow dysplasia is a
common genetic trait
of many
dog breeds, but most
common in large and giant
breeds.
Hip dysplasia is a
common genetic trait
of many
dog breeds, but most
common in large and giant
breeds.
While elbow dysplasia can affect a variety
of dog breeds, it is most
common in medium to
large breeds.
According to the Merck Veterinary manual, hypothyroidism is most
common in mid - and
large - sized
dog breeds between the ages
of 4 and 10 years old.
The most
common cause is the natural degeneration
of the disk that occurs
in the chondrodystrophic
breeds when young, and the
larger breed dogs as they age.
Bloat Bloat, or a twisting
of the intestines and stomach, is said to affect
larger dogs more so than smaller
breeds and is also more
common in young
dogs as opposed to seniors.
Osteosarcoma commonly affects the appendicular skeleton (limbs)
of large to giant
breed dogs, but can also occur
in the axial skeleton (skull, ribs, vertebrae, pelvis), which is a more
common primary site
in smaller
dogs.
This is much more
common than the congenital type
of the disease — especially
in mature animals between 3 and 10 years
of age, depending on their
breed (
large and giant
breed dogs tend to become physically «older» at a younger age than their smaller counterparts).
Primary dilated cardiomyopathy is the most
common cause
of heart failure
in large breeds of dogs.
In large -
breed dogs, the most
common type
of heart disease is dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), a condition that humans also can develop.
Elbow dysplasia is a
common cause
of front limb lameness
in young
large breed dogs.
Knee injuries are one
of the most
common conditions
in dogs of all
breeds, especially
large, active
dogs like Labradors, Newfoundlands, German shepherds, Rottweilers and golden retrievers.
Bloat is more
common in larger dogs, especially
large, deep - chested
breeds like the Great Dane, and for those with some family history
of the condition.