Sentences with phrase «diagnose dogs as»

We presently diagnose dogs as affected or unaffected regardless of the variation of eye lesions present.

Prostaglandin F2alpha can be used safely throughout pregnancy, allowing us to definitively diagnose the dog as pregnant before any medication need be given.

The specialist, after approximately 15 minutes of discussion, diagnosed her dog as being overly submissive.

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As there are treatments that can help alleviate the condition, the sooner your dog is diagnosed, the easier it will be to obtain effective treatment for him.

One caveat: it is important to distinguish loneliness (which crops up during repeated, lengthy periods of being alone) from separation anxiety, diagnosed when dogs become very upset as owners prepare to leave, and then exhibit behaviors like not eating when owner is away, or gnawing at doors and windows even during short periods of solitude.

The dog was diagnosed as suffering from ear infections, with an infected laceration behind one of the ear flaps, and both ear canals blocked by growths.

Pachel says that in cases such as these, the primary obstacle that prevents him from diagnosing the condition as actual PTSD is the lack of understanding of what the dogs are experiencing mentally.

Joint damage and arthritis are twice as likely to occur in dogs that are diagnosed with diabetes.

My lil dog always ate grass to help her tummy as she had colitus... however the grazing turned to eating daily and on every walk every day... turns out, the poor thing was trying to treat herself as she was diagnosed with lung cancer... she knew but the vets took 7 months and 15 visits to tell me... as in anything, if it becomes excessive, take Fido to the vet...

What some dog owners, and some dog trainers, sometimes incorrectly diagnose as disobedience, brattiness, and dominance are really the result of a bad relationship that needs to be repaired.

She was diagnosed at the age of two while starting her training as a therapy dog.

Before anyone asks yes, as soon as she was diagnosed we contacted the shelter and kept our other dog away from her.

As the hormones are known to be present in hair, at least in humans, Ouschan reasoned that measuring glucocorticoid concentrations in dog hair might represent a way of diagnosing Cushing's disease without causing the animals unnecessary distress.

Our dog was recently diagnosed with diabetes as well Rottie.

Thank you for the useful information and explaining the condition better as my dog has recently diagnosed diabetic

Commonly diagnosed (as a matter of fact, the single most commonly diagnosed problem in veterinary medicine), periodontal disease is a medical diagnosis and one that comes with a treatment plan to help keep not only your dog's teeth and gums healthy, but the entire body healthy.

Snake bites in dogs, as well as in humans, are diagnosed based on the look and behaviour of the snake.

Van Hagen et al (Am J Vet Res, Feb 2005), found that of the sample dogs diagnosed with hip dysplasia, those that were neutered six months prior to the diagnosis were nearly twice as likely to develop hip dysplasia.

Tapeworm infections are usually diagnosed by finding worm segments (they typically appear as small grains of rice or seeds) on your dog's rear end, in their waste, or around the areas where they live and sleep.

Lyme disease is not as commonly diagnosed in cats as it is in dogs, maybe because cats are so good at grooming themselves and removing ticks before they have a chance to attach and transmit the disease.

Hip dysplasia is something these dogs are born with and can be diagnosed as young as 14 - 16 weeks with certain types of x-rays.

Dogs that have been diagnosed with primary glaucoma should not be used for breeding, as this is a genetic disorder.

As a matter of fact, the number one health problem diagnosed in 8 out of 10 cats and dogs over 4 years of age is periodontal disease.

Patellar luxation (PL) is one of the most common hindlimb orthopedic pathologies seen in dogs and has been diagnosed in many other mammalian species as well.

as a therapy for otherwise healthy dogs diagnosed with osteoarthritis in an elbow or limb joint.

On average, about 50 % (range, 41 % to 83 %) of dogs diagnosed with MPL have bilateral luxations.14, 15 In 2 studies of cats, the occurrence of bilateral PL was 38 % in one3 and 81 % in the other.2 Concurrent CCL disease in patients diagnosed with PL has been discussed and studied; rates range from 4 % to 41 %.12, 16 The predominant theory behind this occurrence is that CCL ruptures or tears (commonly abbreviated as CCLRs) may result from chronic PL because of malalignment of the extensor mechanism of the stifle and internal rotation of the proximal tibia.

This study requires blood samples from dogs affected with histiocytic sarcoma or malignant histiocytosis, as well as dogs over nine years of age who have never been diagnosed with cancer (for control purposes).

As more and more of our dogs are being diagnosed with cancer, we are also looking for more treatment options.

The WSAVA recommends that the docking of dogs» tails be made illegal except for the professionally diagnosed therapeutic reasons, and only then by suitably qualified persons such as registered veterinarians, under conditions of anesthesia that minimize pain and stress.»

This one involves testing the efficacy of capsaicin, an active component of chili peppers, as a therapy for otherwise healthy dogs diagnosed with osteoarthritis in an elbow or limb joint.

I've had many dog patients diagnosed with elbow dysplasia that were managed very successfully without surgery, because their owners proactively addressed inflammation and joint degeneration as soon as the diagnosis was made.

Dogs that have been diagnosed with IMHA should not be used for breeding, and it is preferable to avoid breeding their close relatives as well.

Dogs diagnosed with T cell lymphoma do not respond to chemotherapy for as long a time as dogs with B cell lymphDogs diagnosed with T cell lymphoma do not respond to chemotherapy for as long a time as dogs with B cell lymphdogs with B cell lymphoma.

If your dog is diagnosed as a young puppy, the PPM may go away.

Ignoring your pet's oral hygiene can lead to potentially life - threatening heart, liver, and kidney disease, as Dr. Bellows explains, «Oral disease is the most frequently diagnosed health problem for pets, with most dogs and cats becoming affected by age 3.»

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

As a veterinarian, I do my best to prepare owners for this fact when I first diagnose their dog with an ulcer.

Dogs that are diagnosed with CCD may also be prescribed a medication known as Anipryl, which is also used to treat Parkinson's disease in humans.

I'm trying to avoid feeding my dog carbs as he was recently diagnosed with osteosarcoma.

Some dogs trainers diagnose every problem as a «dominance» problem.

There is a lot of overlap and guesswork as what might cause one or the other shape change - so using these shape abnormalities to diagnose what might be wrong with your dog or cat is really not a good idea.

We understand that a dog veterinarian is only as good as his or her ability to successfully prevent, diagnose and treat every illness or ailment your dog could face during its lifetime.

If your veterinarian has diagnosed bartonellosis in your dog and prescribed medications, it is essential that you give all medications precisely as directed.

In the past, low - risk dogs diagnosed as Class I could instead be treated long - term with ivermectin - based heartworm preventive products usually in a pill form.

We express our grateful appreciation to the dedicated Golden owners who supported this research by donating samples when their beloved dogs were diagnosed, as well as those who contributed to Golden Retriever Foundation fund raising campaigns.

The median age of dogs diagnosed with Addison's disease is 4 to 6 years, but it has been reported in puppies and in dogs as old as 12.

At Encino Veterinary Clinic we are equipped to diagnose and treat eye problems in dogs, cats and exotic pets.Among the diagnostic techniques we offer are: — Schirmir Tear Test: Evaluates tear production and diagnoses «dry eye», known as KCS.

Most often, an affected dog is diagnosed with edema or fluid in the abdominal cavity, a condition known as ascites.

A greater risk for cancers associated with neutering may reflect the (non-significant) tendency for neutered dogs to be older when diagnosed and the greater longevity in neutered dogs [11, 56, 57] as advancing age is associated with a greater prevalence of cancers [24, 58].

We visited the Ophthalmology center where is possible to diagnose and treat all of eye diseases in dogs and cats, such as Surgical treatment of cataract by the method of phacoemulsification and placement of artificial intraocular lenses, Filtration operations for treatment of glaucoma, vitreoretinal surgery and many others.