Stress and being in close quarters with other
dogs increases the risk of disease transmission and it is not uncommon for boarding dogs to contract minor illness consisting of upper respiratory infection (kennel cough), gastrointestinal disorder such as vomiting or diarrhea, foot pad soreness, loss of appetite and weight loss.
Not exact matches
In 2015, the World Trade Health Organization classified processed meat as a Group 1 carcinogen, citing scientific evidence that processed meats such as bacon, ham, hot
dogs, sausages, and some deli meats can
increase risk of a variety
of diseases, including diabetes, multiple cancers, and respiratory illnesses.
A detailed study by researchers at the Harvard School
of Public Health shows that eating smoked or otherwise processed meats such as hot
dogs and cold cuts
increases your
risk of stroke, heart
disease and type 2 diabetes significantly.
Corn
dogs largely made out
of processed meat, which has been linked to an
increased risk of cardiovascular
disease and colon cancer.
However, corn
dogs contain processed meat, which several studies have linked to an
increased risk of colon cancer and heart
disease (25, 26, 27).
Breed
of dog plays a major factor here so when selecting a breed in the «high
risk group», the only way to
increase your odds
of a healthy
dog is to choose a pup from a breeder that screens there stock and has made efforts to try and rid this hereditary
disease from their lines.
Table sugar is not at all toxic to your
dog — it will not damage their liver or their kidneys — but it is an extremely unhealthy food that can
increase their
risk of disease in the long term.
Not only are you at
risk for losing your beloved pet prematurely, often
dog owners don't know how to feed their pets so that they get the proper nutrition to avert some
of the signs and symptoms common to the illnesses,
increase organ function, and avoid the complications inherent in either
disease.
Dogs are at an
increased risk for heat stroke if they are very young, very old, obese, not conditioned for exercise, not used to being outside for long periods
of time, or if they have heart, respiratory or certain neurological
diseases.
* As your
dog ages, the
risk of heart
disease increases?
Beall reveals that IDEXX studies have just determined that
dogs may be at
increased risk of chronic kidney
disease due to Lyme or Ehrlichia canis.
The study also showed that
dogs which had been sterilized had a decreased
risk of death due to infection, noting, «The relationship between sterilization and infectious
disease could arise due to
increased levels
of progesterone and testosterone in intact
dogs, both
of which can be immunosuppressive.»
There are a variety
of risk factors that may
increase a
dog's or cat's
risk of developing diabetes, but it is possible for any
dog or cat to develop the
disease.
The term, «canine familial dermatomyositis» currently should be reserved for
dogs with clinical and histopathologic evidence
of a juvenile onset heritable inflammatory
disease affecting skin and muscle in a breed known to be at
increased risk.
If your
dog or cat is not on a monthly heartworm preventative, the
risks of contracting this potentially fatal
disease are significantly
increased.
Regardless
of their breed or size, both geriatric cats and
dogs are at
risk of developing
diseases such as kidney
disease, often characterized by excessive drinking
of water, combined with
increased urination, and often, weight loss.
The more
dogs in the area, the more waste matter can be found and, thus,
increased risk of contact with contagious
disease or parasites.
While the
disease can affect any animal,
dogs from the following breeds may be at an
increased risk of developing Addison's
disease: Standard poodle, Great Dane, Portuguese water
dog, West Highland white terrier, Rottweiler, English springer spaniel, Welsh springer spaniel, German shorthaired pointer, Soft - coated wheaten terrier, Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever, and the Bearded collie.
The
risk of skin and hair coat
diseases also
increases in overweight
dogs.
Almost all
dogs over 2 years
of age have periodontal
disease (bacteria in the mouth which is destroying gums, ligaments, bone and teeth, plus
increasing the
risk of other health problems).
This doesn't mean that every
dog of that breed will develop those
diseases; it just means that they're at an
increased risk.
If your veterinarian diagnoses elbow dysplasia, there is also an
increased risk of having concurrent hip dysplasia (and vice versa), so make sure to ask your veterinarian to screen your
dog for both
diseases.
Your pet's
risk of exposure to
disease increases even more if you take them outside
of the home, especially when you take them to places where they'll interact with other animals, such as grooming salons, daycare facilities, boarding kennels, and
dog parks.
Obese
dogs have an
increased risk of cardiovascular
disease, respiratory
disease, liver
disease, diabetes, orthopedic problems and even neurological problems.
Obesity is a common health problem for
dogs and cats
of all ages,
increasing the
risk of serious
diseases and health problems, such as diabetes, arthritis, and cardiovascular, respiratory, and muscular - skeletal disorders.
If your
dog is traveling to an area where these
diseases are present or will be participating in activities which may
increase the
risk of exposure, please speak to your veterinarian about these vaccines.
Alas, humans aren't the only animals getting wider, and obesity in
dogs leads to the same kinds
of problems that it does in us: diabetes,
increased cancer
risk, and liver
disease — to say nothing
of the toll it takes on a French bulldogs joints.
Overweight and obesity is a major concern for
dog owners because obesity can
increase a
dog's
risk for developing a number
of serious
diseases.
The study, found at idexx.com/tickrisk, showed two key findings: 1)
dogs with Ehrlichia antibodies in E. canis - endemic areas have a 300 percent
increased risk of kidney
disease; and 2)
dogs with B. burgdorferi (the causative agent
of Lyme
disease) antibodies in Lyme - endemic areas have a 43 percent
increased risk of kidney
disease.
The
risk of kidney
disease (or renal failure)
increases as a
dog ages.
Dogs suffering from pain, particular anxiety or injury or a
disease that alters their sensory function (vision, hearing, taste, smell and / or touch) are at an
increased risk of developing OCD.
It is estimated that 10 %
of dogs have heart
disease.1 This percentage
increases as
dogs age, with heart
disease affecting 25 %
of dogs 9 to 12 years
of age and as many as 75 %
of those 16 years
of age or older.2 Most clients are unaware that their
dogs may be at
risk for heart
disease.
Increasing evidence is suggesting that overvaccinating
dogs, especially with polyvalent multiple viruses all at the same time can overwhelm the immune system and can be
risk factors and / or causative agents
of not just acute reactions, but chronic
disease in our pets.
In the same way that inbreeding among human populations can
increase the frequency
of normally rare genes that cause
diseases, the selective breeding that created the hundreds
of modern
dog breeds has put purebred
dogs at
risk for a large number
of health problems, affecting both body and behavior.
Although
dog parks can be a great way to exercise your
dog, you need to be aware that all
dogs that come there may not be friendly and that there is an
increased risk of communicable
diseases, parasites, etc.).
While no vaccine is 100 % effective, vaccinating your
dog against Lyme
disease in areas
of increased risk is absolutely essential,» added Dr. Weis.
This is very important because obesity
increases the
risk of serious
diseases, arthritis, diabetes, cardiovascular
disease, respiratory
disease, and musculoskeletal disorders in older
dogs.
In young
dogs, overfeeding may also accelerate their growth rate, which in some breeds can
increase the
risk of potentially serious skeletal
diseases.
In
dogs, evidence suggests that prolonged exposure to high levels
of Histoplasma organisms
increase the
risk of contracting the
disease.
Although there are breeds that appear to be at
increased risk for this
disease, lymphoma can affect any
dog of any breed at any age.
Warmer weather means more social contact and trips to the park, which
increases your
dog's
risk of contagious
diseases like Corona, Bordatella or DHLPP (distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis bacteria, parainfluenza, and parvovirus).
As with any
dog, be sure to keep tabs on whether your
dog is gaining weight as obesity can shorten his lifespan and
increase his
risk of diseases.
Certain breeds, such as Standard poodles, Portuguese water
dogs, and West Highland white terriers have an
increased risk of developing this
disease.
A study conducted by researchers at the University
of California, Davis provides more evidence that spaying and neutering — and the age at which the procedure is performed — may
increase a
dog's
risk for joint
disease and cancer.
It can lead to a number
of health problems and
increase the
risk of diseases your senior
dog is susceptible to including heart, liver, kidney or joint
disease.
A new study conducted at the University
of California, Davis1 further supports a growing body
of evidence that spaying or neutering, and the age at which it is done, may
increase a
dog's
risk of certain cancers and joint
diseases.
A: A high percentage
of cats and
dogs will experience periodontal
disease during their lives, and the
risk increases as they get older.
Neglecting your
dog's teeth can lead to a whole host
of other health problems including
increased inflammation throughout the body,
increased risk of heart
disease, worsening symptoms
of diabetes, pain, and a broken jaw.
In both
dogs and cats with chronic kidney
disease, proteinuria correlates with an
increased risk of death from chronic kidney
disease when compared to patients without proteinuria.
Although the
risk of heartworm
disease is heightened in warmer months when the mosquito population
increases, the AHS recommends year - round prevention for both
dogs and cats.