Sentences with phrase «conditions in large breed dogs»

A lower percentage of protein and calcium supports slow steady growth, lowering the incidence of growth related conditions in large breed dogs.

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Although the condition almost always occurs in giant or large breed dogs with narrow, deep chests, gastric dilatation (usually without volvulus or twisted intestines), occasionally occurs in small senior dogs.

Puppy mills are large - scale breeding facilities where hundreds of dogs are kept in deplorable conditions for the sole purpose of churning out puppies.

Puppy mills are large commercial breeding facilities that can hold up to a thousand dogs at a time — usually in highly stressful and unhygienic conditions.

Due to abnormalities during your dog's growth years, this condition is often found in larger breed dogs.

This almost 70 page report contains information that those heavily involved in advocacy won't find surprising — it's what we've been trying to raise awareness about for years BUT... for those who have denied that dogs in large scale commercial breeding kennels ARE N'T neglected, aren't denied vet care and aren't suffering, we'll let's just say that we now have official confirmation that the facts, as we've presented them, are indeed true. This report reaffirms the dismal conditions the breeder dogs have now had to endure for DECADES.

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.

Elbow dysplasia is a complex, inherited disease which primarily affects intermediate and large breed dogs however this condition may be seen in any breed.

Sure enough, I realized that he had a liver shunt — a congenital condition where his blood vessel bypassed the liver — and usually in large breed dogs, it is intrahepatic, which means harder to correct.

After four year old Ayen Chol was killed by a dog (characterised as a Pit Bull, but probably a large cross breed) in August of 2011, Victoria's State Government responded to public outcry and rushed through legislation which made it an offense for an owner to keep a restricted breed dog which not comply with the following conditions:

Newfies can develop conditions unique to large breed dogs: Addison's disease, an illness caused by insufficient production of adrenal hormones by the adrenal glands.; Cystinuria, a hereditary defect that forms calcium stones in the bladder; epilepsy; and yes, hip dysplasia.

MONTREAL — Humane Society International / Canada is pleased to announce that more than 600 dogs and puppies, rescued from inhumane conditions at Canada's largest commercial dog breeding operation, have been adopted or are in the process of being adopted.

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.

These large - scale breeding facilities are considered by the Humane Society to put profit above animal welfare, housing dogs in overcrowded, unsanitary conditions, and breeding females with little recovery time.

Instead, it delivered sick dogs housed in unhealthy conditions at a large - scale commercial breeding company, also known as a puppy mill.

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If only the KC with its well - stocked bank account — all those litter registrations from breeders, large and small scale certainly amount to a hefty sum — were as efficient as a tiny, voluntary group of investigators who know exactly what the conditions some of the breeding dogs supplying Pixieland puppies are forced to live in, while the KC ponderously investigates.

However, there are also breeds of dogs that are not necessarily large in size yet are at an increased risk for arthritic conditions.

Although this condition can occur in any dog, larger breeds are more prone to developing it.

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.

Deep - chested large and giant breed dogs (Great Danes, Weimeraners, setters, German shepherds) are the highest risk for developing this condition, although veteriarians have seen it in a large variety of dog breeds, including small breed dogs like dachshunds.

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.

The legislation was a response to appalling conditions in many large commercial breeding kennels, where dogs spent most of their working lives inside cramped wire cages, stacked one atop the other, and got little grooming, veterinary care or exercise.

These are significant health conditions that can kill large - breed dogs; be sure to keep that in mind before considering letting them beg for scraps or deviating from the dry food regimen.

Too much protein in the diet of a large breed dog can cause excess weight gain in a short space of time, which can put stress on developing joints and lead to conditions such as arthritis in future.

The tens of thousands of dogs suffering in substandard, overcrowded breeding operations both large and small lacking vet care, exercise and forced to breed with painful conditions will finally get the protection they deserve.

This condition is likely hereditary and occurs more frequently in large breed dogs, especially the retriever, Rottweiler, and German shepherd.

It sounds like Orin has hypertrophic osteodystrophy which occurs in young rapidly growing large breed dogs; there is no cure, but the condition is self limiting with treatment consisting of pain relief and other supportive care (fluids for example).

Bloat is a very serious condition that can occur in large breed dogs like Golden Retrievers, in which the stomach becomes twisted and bloated.

Both conditions are common in older dogs, especially the larger breeds that carry weight on their joints and breeds like Dachshunds and Bassets who are particularly prone to intervertebral (IV) disc disease.

The condition is rare in older dogs and larger breeds.

Not all large dog breeders are bad and we have large breeders on our Assured Breeder scheme, such as Guide Dogs for the Blind who breed lots and lots of puppies but they breed them all in good conditions so it's not just about the numbers.

DAWS is a condition that we see most often in older large breed dogs.

As funny as dog farts are, excessive gas can be dangerous, especially in larger breeds prone to bloat, which is a potentially life - threatening condition.

Another acute, life - threatening condition seen in primarily large to giant breed dogs is Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (GDV).

Instead, they found nearly 30 large breed dogs living outside in deplorable conditions.

Height: 18 - 22 inches Lifespan: 9 - 15 years Weight: 40 - 70 pounds Pedigree: believed to have originated in Northern China or Mongolia Breed Size: medium - sized Coat Length: puffy and large Health Conditions: joint problems Also known as: Chow Temperament: loyal, quiet, protective, independent Unique characteristics: one of the oldest of dog breeds.

Although this condition can develop in any large breed dog, we see it more frequently in Danes, Shepherds, Boxers, St. Bernards, and Dobermans.

Science Diet Large Breed dry food for dogs contains vitamin E, omega - 6 fatty acids and other key nutrients to help keep your dog's skin in peak condition and make his coat noticeably more shiny in as little as 30 days (vs. previously fed grocery foods).

Many dogs, like the ones you see in a pet shop come from puppy mills, large - scale breeding facilities where dogs are treated like machines, expecting to produce hundreds of puppies in horrific conditions.

Subaortic stenosis is a congenital condition that is seen most commonly in certain large breed dogs.

The HSUS assisted North Carolina authorities with the rescue of more than 140 dogs of at least seven different breeds from deplorable conditions at a puppy mill, which is a large, inhumane breeding facility, in Brunswick County.

Now factor in that most of the dog breeds that serve in law enforcement are especially prone to joint conditions like arthritis and hip dysplasia, and you can see why the joints of a police dog require even more care than most other large dogs.

Certain breeds in large kennel club dog shows are being shown grossly overweight or in poor condition.

As previously mentioned, this condition is common in large - breed dogs because of how quickly they can grow to such large sizes.

Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV) is a life - threatening condition that is most commonly observed in deep - chested, large - breed dogs (for further information on this condition, see handout «Bloat: Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus in Dogs&raqudogs (for further information on this condition, see handout «Bloat: Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus in Dogs&raquDogs»).

Since 2011, HSI / Canada assisted the Quebec government in the rescue of more than 700 dogs from inhumane conditions in breeding facilities, including 527 dogs and puppies from Canada's largest commercial breeding facility.

I know, after 40 years in animal welfare, that regulations that are well thought out protect animals and facilitate commerce... I am especially interested in the challenge of breeding pure - bred dogs on a large scale with humane care standards that prioritize the care and conditions that matter most to the well being and lifetime care of the dog.

In most growth related orthopedic conditions of large breed dogs the current thinking is that calcium should be kept to the minimum required for growth.

We have many people inquire about natural oils especially in cats — I have many Vets also that have inquired about our various ingredients including NEEM oil — and after we explain that less then 1 / 100th of the formulation is made up of any of our essential oils they are very pleased with the concentration — especially when in our recommended usage less then 1 / 3rd of a teaspoon is recommended in very small breed dogs and cats — now take 1 / 100th of that and when it is used daily for the first 30 days on serious conditions with a topical application, and then the maintenance phase is one application every 3 to 4 days — the actual amount of any of our essential oils is very very small — and to add to the safety issue as I mentioned earlier it is a topical application and yes some is ingested — but with approximately 700,000 bottles used — and not one reported case of injury or death we have a fantastic record when compared to anesthesia scaling — according to the statistics reported in a very large study of 2,500 dogs — going under anesthesia — if the same 700,000 using our product chose anesthesia scaling instead according to the study — 2,358 would have died and 12 % or another 60,000 would have been injured!!!