There is no evidence that canine influenza virus infects
any domestic animals other than dogs.
Not exact matches
If cats sport genetic changes akin to those of
other domestic animals, why are they still a bit wilder
than our
other favorite domesticate, the
dog?
This is mainly because
dogs are larger
than other indoor
domestic animals, which is why cat owners don't have a similar problem.
While heartworms can infect more
than 30 species of
animals, such as ferrets,
domestic cats, foxes, and
other wild
animals in the
dog family, canines are considered the definitive host for these devastating worms.
Ryan Hospital in Philadelphia provides care for
dogs, cats, and
other domestic / companion
animals, handling more
than 31,000 patient visits a year.
Fatal snakebites are more common in
dogs than in any
other domestic animal.
Others claim that careful breeding can produce loyal companions and working
animals who are smarter, stronger and healthier
than domestic dogs.
You could almost argue that
dogs have more phenotypic variety
than almost any
other species of
domestic animal.
Hypothyroidism is more common in
dogs than other domestic animals, but it is easily treated with synthetic hormone injections.
Physical differences between male and female
dogs are both slighter and less obvious
than those between
other kinds of
domestic pets or farm
animals.
Dogs and cats are by far the most loved
animals across the board, receiving much more attention
than other domestic animals like cows, pigs, chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys.
As in
other developing nations where
dogs may be kept for protection and a bit of prestige, the
domestic animals were often tied up all day, making them even more ferocious and frightening
than street
dogs.