Sentences with phrase «dogs at a higher risk»

These characteristics, as well as things like being elderly, overweight, and with heart and / or lung diseases put dogs at higher risk for heatstroke.

Obesity can shorten a companion animal's life by contributing to heart and liver problems, diabetes, arthritis, bladder cancer, and skin disorders and it can put a cat or dog at higher risk while undergoing anesthesia and surgery.

Over 500,000 dogs were seen by a veterinarian with seizures and Dr. Ned Patterson discussed the difficulties in identifying dogs at high risk of developing seizures by genetic testing.They are working on devices to predict seizures and thus decrease the amount of sedating medications dogs must take.

Dogs of all ages are susceptible, unvaccinated or inadequately vaccinated dogs at highest risk.

However, if you plan to purchase a dog at high risk of elbow dysplasia from a breeder, I strongly suggest you insure your prospective pup's parents have been cleared for elbow dysplasia by OFA, which is the Orthopedic Foundation of America.

Prompt deworming should be given when any parasite is detected; periodic deworming may be appropriate for dogs at high risk for reinfection.

Until more definitive preventive strategies become available owners should consider owing a bloat kit (available at our store) and prophylactic gastropexy for dogs at high risk for GDV (Rawlings, Ward).

However, for breeders with dogs at high risk of being carriers and no genetic test, it is the only tool that objectively allows them to lower the risk of their breeding stock and minimize the risk of producing affected dogs.

Because of this, many vets recommend revaccinating every six months for dogs at high risk, although Dr Schultz has said that in order to have antibody protection you'd have to vaccinate with the four - way vaccine four times a year.

Thus, revaccination may be required as often as every 6 — 9 months for dogs at high risk.»

Canine influenza is highly contagious, so visiting places where dogs socialize or congregate, such as doggie day cares, dog parks, boarding facilities and urban locations, places dogs at higher risk for becoming infected.

Obesity can put dogs at a higher risk for certain diseases, such as diabetes, cancer, or arthritis.

Reproductive hormones may place unspayed female dogs at higher risk; Keeshonds, Pulis, Miniature Pinschers and Cairn Terriers seem to have a genetic predisposition to IDDM; and Poodles, Dachshunds, Miniature Schnauzers, and Beagles may have increased potential for developing the disease.

An overwhelming number of dogs in Connecticut municipal pounds are Pit Bulls and Pit Mixes, making these dogs at high risk for euthanasia.

A 1996 study indicated that dogs acquired from a shelter were at high risk of return to the shelter for unacceptable behavior (1), and studies released in 1996 and 2000 indicated that behavior problems place a dog at high risk of surrender (2)(3).

Dogs at highest risk for infection are those that frequently come in contact with many other dogs, such as in shelters, dog day care centers, or dog shows.

Dogs at higher risk include working dogs, over weight dogs, extremely active dogs or those that have one of the disorders that affect cartilage or collagen in the joints.

For those dogs at higher risk, we even offer specialized immunizations such as a rattlesnake vaccine.

Veterinarians believe the repeated inflammation and the tissue scarring it creates causes the dog's weakened immune response to compensate, putting the dog at high risk for diabetes.

The intranasal and oral kennel cough vaccinations are typically given to dogs once a year, but sometimes are recommended every six months for dogs at high risk for kennel cough.

SIX to EIGHT Weeks: Bordetella Distemper / Corona vaccine Hepatitis Parainfluenza Parvovirus Intestinal parasite screen Heartworm preventive pill Strategic de-worming (for intestinal parasites) TEN to TWELVE Weeks: Intranasai Bordatella vaccine Hepatitis Leptospirosis Parainfluenza Parvovirus Distemper / Corona vaccine Intestinal parasite screen Heartworm preventive pill Strategic de-worming (for intestinal parasites) Lyme disease vaccine (only for dogs at high risk) FOURTEEN to SIXTEEN Weeks: Distemper vaccine One - year Rabies vaccine Bordetella Hepatitis Leptospirosis Parainfluenza Parvovirus Heartworm preventive pill Strategic de-worming (for intestinal parasites) Lyme disease vaccine (only for dogs at high risk)

Ideally, this surgery should be done in dogs at high risk of rapid progression and before systolic dysfunction begins.

Dogs at higher risk include English cocker spaniel, German shepherd, English springer spaniel and mixed breeds have a predilection.

The main reasons dogs are surrendered is that owners fail to obedience train or have unrealistic expectations of their pet; the dogs at highest risk of surrender are those acquired at low or no cost, especially those that do not visit a veterinarian regularly.

Constant attention during the first few days may place new dogs at a higher risk for separation anxiety.

A test for the gene mutation which puts dogs at high risk can be done so you can check whether your pet is at risk.

Dogs at highest risk of exposure are those that are exposed to water that may be contaminated by urine from wild animals or farm animals.

Dogs at higher risk include show dogs and those that are boarded or groomed professionally.

However, there are some breeds and some individual characteristics that put some dogs at higher risk for overheating.

Regular contact with lots of other dogs puts your dog at higher risk for contracting this disease.

If a gene is identified, a genetic test could be developed to identify dogs at high risk.

Chronic use of flea treatment most likely puts our dogs at high risk for many disorders, and no doubt cancer.

Canines at risk Dogs at a higher risk of developing arthritis are middle - aged to geriatric dogs that are inactive or overweight.

When a puppy grows too quickly, this joint isn't able to form correctly, putting the dog at a higher risk of developing it as they get older.

Not exact matches

«Children will also grab dogs and not recognize warning signs such as a growl or a snarl, placing them at higher risk for bites,» he says.

A dog with a resolved case of cherry eye may have it recur, and a dog who has had cherry eye in one eye is at higher risk of having it happen in the other as well.

This is because young kittens are at a higher risk of being injured by such dogs.

SUN SHIELD Although sunburn is uncommon in most hounds, and there's no conclusive evidence to suggest that dogs frequently exposed to the sun are at higher risk of skin cancer than those that aren't, it never hurts to take precautions such as applying sunscreen on Fido.

Any high - kill shelter needs immediate help; they have limited time frames in finding homes for at - risk dogs and cats.

Dogs and cats that show these signs are usually in a critical condition and are at a high risk of dying.

Petaluma Pet Pals rescues dogs, puppies, cats and kittens at risk of euthanasia at high kill shelters in the Bay Area and beyond.

We encourage projects that support the development and assessment of innovative ideas that have a high likelihood of advancing lifesaving of dogs and cats who are in shelters or at risk of entering shelters or the utilization of foster care for dogs and cats.

CHD can occur in any dog, however large breed dogs are at a higher risk.

Dogs with a first relative who have had GDV are at a higher risk for bloating, as are older dDogs with a first relative who have had GDV are at a higher risk for bloating, as are older dogsdogs.

She started the High School Assistance Dog program, engaging at - risk teens to train service dogs.

However, large breed dogs are at a higher risk.

Consult your veterinarian for which diseases your dog is at highest risk.

If your dog is at high risk for diabetes, adding a small amount of cinnamon every once in a while to their low - glycemic food could help reduce the risk of diabetes.

«If your dog is having trouble breathing and has a temperature of 105 ° F or higher, they are in distress and at risk for organ damage,» according to Dr. Audrey Wystrach.

If a dog is new to an exercise routine, moderation is the key to starting out as an overweight dog is at a higher risk of causing themselves permanent injury if they «over-do it».