Sentences with phrase «especially in large breeds of dogs»

Research has shown that rapid puppy growth — especially in a large breed of dog — can increase the risk of skeletal, joint, and other health problems.

Not exact matches

This is especially true in large breeds of dogs that have undergone selective breeding to get the best bone structure and appearance.

Cardiomyopathy is more common in the larger breeds of dogs, especially Doberman Pinschers and Great Danes.

Especially if your dog is among the high - risk breeds or has experience bloating in the past, you want to feed two or three smaller daily meals instead of one large meal.

This is especially true if your dog happens to be a large breed or a dog that belongs to a special group of dogs that are genetically predisposed to abnormalities in their cartilage.

Yet an idiopathic form of SIBO has been claimed in large breed dogs, especially young German shepherd dogs.

An excess of calcium can cause skeletal abnormalities in some dogs, especially large breeds, and not enough calcium can cause bone loss.

In addition to these specialty diets there are also a number of formulas designed especially for small and toy breeds as well as large - breed dogs — there are even special formulas for dogs that are pregnant or nursing.

Growing dogs, especially of the large breed variety, should not engage in prolonged heavy exercise until their bone structure is almost mature.

Other Foods I have tried and really like and use occasionally in rotation: Petcurean products - Go and Now products from Petcurean in Western Canada (Go Fit and Free Senior, Go Sensitivity and Shine Salmon or Duck formulas, Go Daily Defense Lamb or Chicken formulas) and any of the NOW products that have reasonable fat levels, always looking to keep the fat content reasonable for our minis.; various Fromm products, Nature's Variety Prairie: New Zealand Venison Meal & Millet Medley; various Wellness formulas (canned and dry); Merrick Senior Medley (dry) and various Merrick canned formulas; Innova: various formulas, I especially like Innova Adult Dry Large or Small Bites, Innova Senior Plus Dry, Innova Adult Dry Red Meat Large or Small Bites (have not tried puppy); California Natural products; Holistic Blend - Chicken and Lamb Formulas; Evo Weight management; Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul; and PC Nutrition First products, as well as their Nutrition First Small Breed puppy food which I have personally raised litters on, is first rate.

In my experience, especially in medium - large breed dogs, the more common scenario is a low grade inflammation of the eyes causing increased tear production (or other aberrant dischargeIn my experience, especially in medium - large breed dogs, the more common scenario is a low grade inflammation of the eyes causing increased tear production (or other aberrant dischargein medium - large breed dogs, the more common scenario is a low grade inflammation of the eyes causing increased tear production (or other aberrant discharge).

Lameness: Unexplained lameness especially in large or giant breed dogs is a very common sign of bone cancer.

We supplement Glucosamine and Chondroitin in select formulas to reduce likelihood of joint issues and increase joint comfort and support, which is especially important for large breeds and senior dogs.

Surgical treatment of patellar luxation is more difficult in large breed dogs, especially when combined with cranial cruciate ligament disease, hip dysplasia or excessive angulation of the long bones.

Mixes of medium or large breeds such as Chow Chows, Akitas, German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, or any of the guard dogs can be dominant - aggressive, which can be especially difficult in families with small children or with an adult man or woman who has neither a commanding voice nor a confidant manner.

Glucosamine and Chodroitin: Including glucosamine and chodroitin in your dog's diet reduces likelihood of joint issues and increases joint comfort and support, especially good for large breeds and seniors.

This seems to be one of the healthiest choices in terms of dog food at the moment, especially when it comes to large breeds with high energy levels who should rely on a protein based diet.

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.

OCD can occur in any joint, but is especially common in the shoulders and elbows of young, large breed dogs.

In spite of the easy refutation of the anti-purebred litanies, breeders are on the defensive, especially in those areas where active animal rights proponents are working for laws that penalize owners of intact dogs with large license differentials, special breeding permits, advertising restrictions, litter limits, and even forced sterilization of dogs impounded for running at largIn spite of the easy refutation of the anti-purebred litanies, breeders are on the defensive, especially in those areas where active animal rights proponents are working for laws that penalize owners of intact dogs with large license differentials, special breeding permits, advertising restrictions, litter limits, and even forced sterilization of dogs impounded for running at largin those areas where active animal rights proponents are working for laws that penalize owners of intact dogs with large license differentials, special breeding permits, advertising restrictions, litter limits, and even forced sterilization of dogs impounded for running at large.

It generally takes several weeks before paralysis occurs, and generally occurs in large breeds of dogs, especially German shepherd dogs.

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.

These sleeping habits change depending on a number of factors — age, weight, health, and other determinants that affect your dog's lifestyle, which is why the best dog bed is one of the most important dog supplies an owner can get in the beginning, especially for large breeds that are prone to arthritis and other problems.

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!!!

This sentence from Mr. Sayres is particularly shocking: «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 fact, hip dysplasia is the leading cause of lameness in the rear legs of dogs, especially in large breeds such as Newfoundlands, Saint Bernards, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, and German ShepherdIn fact, hip dysplasia is the leading cause of lameness in the rear legs of dogs, especially in large breeds such as Newfoundlands, Saint Bernards, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, and German Shepherdin the rear legs of dogs, especially in large breeds such as Newfoundlands, Saint Bernards, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, and German Shepherdin large breeds such as Newfoundlands, Saint Bernards, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, and German Shepherds.

This is much more common than the congenital type of the disease — especially in mature animals between 3 and 10 years of age, depending on their breed (large and giant breed dogs tend to become physically «older» at a younger age than their smaller counterparts).

The effects of neutering in the first year of a dog's life, especially in larger breeds, undoubtedly reflects the vulnerability of joints to delayed closure of long - bone growth plates from gonadal hormone removal [26], [27].

Knee injuries are one of the most common conditions in dogs of all breeds, especially large, active dogs like Labradors, Newfoundlands, German shepherds, Rottweilers and golden retrievers.

Bloat is more common in larger dogs, especially large, deep - chested breeds like the Great Dane, and for those with some family history of the condition.

If you don't mind sticking your hand in its oral cavity, then a finger toothbrush is always a great choice especially if you have a large or giant breed of dog.

The role of dietary protein, especially with regard to calcium metabolism and skeletal development, in large breed - dogs is reported in this article.