Sentences with phrase «especially smaller breeds»

Anal gland expression is a very, very common treatment for dogs, especially the smaller breeds.

For many dogs, especially smaller breeds, they haven't even hit their prime by age 7.

According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats show signs of oral disease with periodontal disease — the most common problem in dogs, especially the smaller breeds.

Not every dog (especially smaller breeds like Chihuahuas and Chinese crested, and dogs with short hair) can tolerate the cold weather.

Once again, certain breeds, especially smaller breeds, are affected much more by cold weather than other breeds.

Pure breed and designer dogs are prime targets — especially smaller breeds like Pomeranians, Yorkies and Boston Terriers — but even larger and mixed - breed dogs can be vulnerable.

This savory dog food is fortified with vitamins and minerals to help dogs of all sizes especially small breeds stay healthy

The United States is in the grips of a massive heat wave, which means it's important to limit your little dog's time outside, especially small breeds with thick coats or dogs with short muzzles, including Shih Tzus, Pugs, French Bulldogs and Pekingese.

Certain breeds are more prone to dystocia — especially small breeds that tend to have smaller litter sizes.

Most dogs can take care of their anal gland expressions without any assistance, but some dogs, especially small breeds, have fluid that's really viscous.

Fitted with tiny stomachs, small breed dogs (especially small breed puppies), can not consume enough food to maintain their energy if fed only once or twice a day.

Some dogs, especially small breeds that are less tolerant of the cold, can benefit from canine boots.

Puppies are highly susceptible to hypoglycemia; especially small breed and toy breed pups.

I have tried all different flavors but Savor is his favorite, especially the small breed Lamb and Rice formula.

Patellar Luxation (or «loose knees») is a common condition in dogs, especially small breeds.

Not exact matches

Experts advise that dogs have the tendency, especially smaller dog breeds, to view the newborn baby as prey or at least as an enemy.

MLVs so dependably cause cancer in lab - bred mice — especially leukemia and lymphoma — that a small fraternity of scientists at the NCI and elsewhere has fruitfully studied these viruses since the 1960s in an effort to understand how human cancer begins.

Denisovans also harbor a small amount of especially exotic DNA, probably from breeding with «super-archaic» humans that split from the others over 1 million years ago.

Dr. Becker especially sings the praises of small, mixed - breed shelter pups.

Some canines develop so little tartar over their lifetime, they never require any dental work at all, while others — especially Poodles and small Terrier breeds — have terrible dental problems that do not resolve until all the teeth are removed, sometimes as young as eight years of age.

Playful chewing can turn into biting, small potty accidents can become big potty accidents, and — especially in larger breeds — playful jumping can become dangerous.

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Males like to be dominant, especially over other large breeds, which can result in a hard time at home if you have other large dogs; but they tend to be okay if you establish your place as dominant over both dogs, or if they live with smaller or non-dominant breeds.

That's especially critical in small breed dogs of less than 20 pounds.

The breed can be intensely aggressive towards other Jack Russells, especially when confined together in a relatively small space with few outlets for burning energy.

In the long run, most dogs adjust well to their loss of vision, especially if they are of a smaller breed.

It's a small, simple design that's great for any size dog, but it's especially great for small breeds.

If you are out to get a new dog, especially if you live in an apartment or a small house, smell could be an important factor to help you decide which breed you want.

If you want to let Rascal enjoy a soft toy, this range is a good choice, especially for smaller - breed puppies.

This is especially important for small breeds like the Shih Tzu who have very fast metabolisms and need extra energy to support it.

Like several small breeds owners should be particularly aware of seizures and hypoglycemia especially in youngsters and more so in the very small ones.

Puppy Kongs are manufactured using a softer teething - rubber formula which is softer on little gums and is great for all puppies, especially small to medium sized breeds.

This is especially true in smaller, petite examples of the breed.

Especially designed to provide the balance of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that a small breed puppy needs, this food also offers complex antioxidants to support your puppy's natural immune defenses.

Even so, it's likely you will have to trim off some excess, especially if you need an extra small bark collar (for a toy breed for example).

Especially with smaller breed puppies, many of our clients ask that their walker not spend the entire duration outside.

A great food a recommend for any small breed especially if you are looking for small kibble.

The Kong Puppy Goodie Bone is another excellent option from the Kong puppy line and is especially well - suited to small breeds.

This increase in food should be gradual, as sudden larger meals can cause discomfort for the dog, especially for Yorkshire Terriers, which are a small breed.

Pins can have a very high prey drive, and despite my experience with my rats and Pins, I do not recommend this breed for a household with small animals like rats, mice, guinea pigs, rabbits (especially).

Especially in small breeds, there is a risk of hypoglycemia after long periods of fasting.

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.

For the most part, the scissor type of nail cutters is especially small so these can be used for pups as well as small breeds of mutts.

Careful diet consideration is important for the health of all dogs, but very small breeds can be especially tricky to feed.

Size is a factor, as a very large dog, especially one that likes to play with a lot of paw whacks, can inadvertently injure a young or small breed puppy.

This is especially true in small canine breeds.

Thyroid Problems: This type of issue is pretty common among smaller dog breeds and dachshunds especially.

Despite Wishbone's friendliness towards children, consider that this breed may not do well with small children, especially those under the age of six.

• increases the risk of cardiac hemangiosarcoma by a factor of 1.6 • triples the risk of hypothyroidism • increases the risk of progressive geriatric cognitive impairment • triples the risk of obesity, a common health problem in dogs with many associated health problems • quadruples the small risk (< 0.6 %) of prostate cancer • doubles the small risk (5; this is a common cancer and major cause of death in some breeds • triples the risk of hypothyroidism • increases the risk of obesity by a factor of 1.6 - 2, a common health problem in dogs with many associated health problems • causes urinary «spay incontinence» in 4 - 20 % of female dogs • increases the risk of persistent or recurring urinary tract infections by a factor of 3 - 4 • increases the risk of recessed vulva, vaginal dermatitis, and vaginitis, especially for female dogs spayed before puberty • doubles the small risk (< 1 %) of urinary tract tumors • increases the risk of orthopedic disorders • increases the risk of adverse reactions to vaccinations One thing is clear — much of the spay / neuter information that is available to the public is unbalanced and contains claims that are exaggerated or unsupported by evidence.

Some breeds, especially small and toy breed canines, are more susceptible to dental problems and may benefit from more frequent exams and cleanings.