Sentences with phrase «giant breed dogs especially»

Hip Dysplasia is more common in large and giant breed dogs especially Labradors, Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds, Rottweilers and Mastiffs.

Not exact matches

Large and giant breed dogs are especially prone to hip and joint problems.

Experts caution against this type of puppy food especially for giant and large breed dogs.

Dog food companies also try to formulate nutrients especially for large / giant breeds, such as the calcium and phosphorus ratio.

We don't see anything here that would make it especially suitable for large and giant breed dogs.

Large - breed dogs like the Giant Schnauzer have an increased risk for bone and joint problems, especially as they get older, so a formula that is supplemented with joint - supporting minerals like glucosamine and chondroitin could be very beneficial.

When purchasing any type of dog it is important to «do your homework» before hand, this is especially true with giant breeds.

Formulated specifically for large and giant breeds, the Wellness CORE Natural Grain Free Large Breed Dry Dog Food is a great choice for your Great Dane especially if your veterinarian has recommended high protein diet to help build its muscles.

This seems especially common in giant dog breeds.

Also, this type of bowl may be more comfortable for some dogs, especially giant dog breeds.

Leaning is common in dogs, especially large and giant dog breeds.

Large - and giant - breed dogs, especially those with deep chests, are at greatest risk of bloat, but dogs of any size can be stricken.

This tumor is commonly seen in the dog, especially in the large or giant breeds.

Canine bloat, or more technically, gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV), is a top killer of dogs, especially of deep - chested giant and large breeds, such as Great Danes and Standard Poodles.

Giants like Newfoundlands cost far more in healthcare than the average dog too, especially if you get a poorly bred one.

This is especially important for very active dogs and large - to giant - breed dogs, as there can be excessive wear on their joints.

Most dogs and cats will overeat if free - fed, and as you can see, this is especially hazardous to the health of growing large and giant breed puppies.

Feed your dog, especially if it is a large or giant breed, several small deals a day rather than one single large meal.

Large and giant - breed dogs, especially older dogs, are susceptible to gastric dilatation / volvulus syndrome, a twisted stomach condition otherwise known as bloat.

I have never seen one personally but I think they are a great, lesser - known large breed to consider, especially if you do not wish to own a dog that needs extensive rough play the way that many of the other giant breeds seem to.

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

Some families of large and giant breed dogs are thought to be at greater risk for developing GDV, especially if there is a first - degree relative (sibling, offspring, parent) with a history of at least 1 episode of GDV.1

Avoiding excess calcium is important, especially in giant dog breeds which undergo rapid growth.

As with all giant breed dogs (especially puppies), be sure not to over-exercise, as it could damage bones and joints.

Excess calcium can also interfere with normal healthy bone mineralization and growth, especially in young (under 1 year old) large and giant breed dogs.

Many large and giant breed dogs are genetically predisposed to hip dysplasia, especially German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, Rottweilers, Great Danes, Golden Retrievers, Doberman Pinschers, Mastiffs, St. Bernards, Border Collies, Newfoundlands, English Mastiffs, Neopolitan Mastiffs, and Bullmastiffs.

In some animals, especially giant - breed dogs like Irish Wolfhounds or horses, the size of the atria is simply so big that it creates the right circumstances for chaotic circuits of electrical activity to develop, resulting in lone atrial fibrillation.

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).

Great Danes & Health: • Hip and Elbow Dysplasia • Cardiomyopathy and other heart conditions found in Giant Breed dogs • VWD • Wobblers • Eye abnormalities (especially in predominately white dogs) • Hearing abnormalities (especially in predominately white dogs) • Sports and / or weight injuries like cruciate ligament tears • Thyroid abnormalities • Bloating and stomach torsion • Happy tail injuries

Dogs that have family history of GDV have been shown to be at a much higher risk, so are large and giant - breed dogs (especially deep - chested breeds such as Great Danes, German Shepherds, Weimaraners, St. Bernards, Irish Setters, and Gordon SetteDogs that have family history of GDV have been shown to be at a much higher risk, so are large and giant - breed dogs (especially deep - chested breeds such as Great Danes, German Shepherds, Weimaraners, St. Bernards, Irish Setters, and Gordon Settedogs (especially deep - chested breeds such as Great Danes, German Shepherds, Weimaraners, St. Bernards, Irish Setters, and Gordon Setters).

Some dog breeds were never meant to be sociable pets, especially some of the giant territorial guarding, and flock guarding, breeds.

Especially for large and giant dog breeds, or those especially affected by hip dysplasia and arthritis, it will help your bone stay strong for longer and slow progress of the progress of osteoEspecially for large and giant dog breeds, or those especially affected by hip dysplasia and arthritis, it will help your bone stay strong for longer and slow progress of the progress of osteoespecially affected by hip dysplasia and arthritis, it will help your bone stay strong for longer and slow progress of the progress of osteoarthritis.

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.

Some large or giant breed dogs, especially dogs with deep chests (Great Danes, standard poodles, Dobermans), have a susceptibility to «bloat», a condition where the stomach twists, blocking the delivery of nutrients and blood throughout the body.