Sentences with phrase «higher than large breeds»

Additionally, adverse reactions of small breeds are 10 times higher than large breeds, suggesting standard vaccine doses are too high for smaller animals.

Not exact matches

Small - breed dogs typically weigh no more than 20 pounds at maturity, but they still deserve the same level of support that high - quality dog beds offer for larger dogs.

The path that transforms healthy milk products into allergens and carcinogens begins with modern feeding methods that substitute high - protein, soy - based feeds for fresh green grass; and breeding methods to produce cows with abnormally large pituitary glands so that they produce three times more milk than the old fashioned scrub cow.

Again, as with some other Acana adult foods, the calcium to phosphorus ratio is a little higher than recommended for large breed puppies so I would not recommend feeding this food to puppies, especially large breed puppies, despite the «all life stages» statement.

Toy breeds have a higher metabolic rate than bigger dogs, so they typically need more calories than their larger counterparts.

For example, small - breed dogs have very fast metabolisms so they need a diet higher in fat than most large - breed dogs.

This is more than the amount of calories per pound required by larger dog breeds because small dogs have a higher metabolism.

Because of her smaller size and higher metabolism, your small breed puppy needs to eat more often and consume food higher in fat and calories than a larger breed puppy.

With both of these breeds, smaller sizes are preferred and they may fetch higher prices than larger puppies.

Puppy food for small and medium breeds usually has higher protein and fat percentages than large breed puppy formulas.

Though some say that mixed breed dogs are inherently healthier than pure breeds simply because they have a larger gene pool, if both parent breeds are prone to the same diseases a mixed breed will have a higher risk for getting those diseases.

In this regard, it is worthwhile to remember that small size dogs have a body surface area that is proportionally greater than that of large and giant size dogs: this means that the calorie requirement per kg of body weight is higher in small size breeds than in large and giant breeds.

Small breeds also tend to live longer than larger breeds, so having a dog food with a high concentration of antioxidants can help to prevent any free radical damage that may occur as your miniature or teacup Yorkie ages.

As a small - breed dog, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen has higher energy needs than larger dogs.

The breed standard, updated in 1992, calls for a dog with medium bone structure ranging in height from 21 to 25 inches high at the shoulder, with males larger than females.

In some breeds a large number of different inherited diseases have been identified, but this usually reflects more widespread surveillance and testing within these breeds rather than necessarily a higher frequency of inherited diseases.

Traditional puppy foods often provide much higher calorie content than large breed puppies require, causing them to gain too much weight too quickly.

Young large breed dogs are at higher risk of developing skeletal problems than small breed dogs, even when both are fed diets with too little or too much calcium.

Large and giant breeds need more support than smaller dogs because they have a higher risk for arthritis and other musculoskeletal issues.

Breed Information: The Old English Sheepdog is a large, square dog with an unusual topline â $ «the rump is higher than the shoulder.

We mix this with the large breed adult foot since it is higher calorie than his prior food - that would be my only warning, he did gain a lot of weight when we switched to this food as it is a MUCH higher protein and calorie count (which is good,

We mix this with the large breed adult foot since it is higher calorie than his prior food - that would be my only warning, he did gain a lot of weight when we switched to this food as it is a MUCH higher protein and calorie count (which is good, I have a golden retriever who is about 9 months old now who use to have horrible flakey skin and was constantly itchy.

We mix this with the large breed adult foot since it is higher calorie than his prior food - that would be my only warning, he did gain a lot of weight when we switched to this food as it is a MUCH higher protein and calorie count (which is good, we just can't go run miles when it's 120 + in the summer months.)

Since the Pomsky is priced over their small size and smaller dogs tend to command higher prices, it would not make much sense to breed male Huskies that tend to be much larger than the female Husky.

Large and giant breed dogs greater than 5 years of age have a much higher risk factor than younger dogs.1

The balance of nutrients that is best for your Doxie is going to be higher in fat and protein than typical large breed formulas to give them more energy in a denser portion.

The dogs who are sitting in shelters for more than a few days are the dogs that are genuinely harder to place: larger, higher - energy, may be of a breed that has a bad reputation, etc..

The size of the kibble is obviously a factor in how easily the dog can eat it, but it should also contain: • More high - quality protein and fats than brands for larger breed dogs • More calories • Good sources of digestible starches • Ingredients that provide omega - 3 and omega - 6 fatty acids • No harmful additives such as artificial colors, flavors or preservatives • Small bite size pieces

In institutional animals settings like ours, as well as at large production breeding kennels, puppy and kitten loss are often higher than among home - born pets.

Smaller dogs have smaller bladders and higher metabolisms, so they have to go more frequently than large breed dogs.

The other reality is that large and giant bred dogs — labs, rottweilers, goldens, and pitbulls — suffer higher rates of cranial cruciate ligament (CrCL) rupture than small breed dogs.

Breeders with concerns also test first so the Carrier and Affected percentages may be higher now than it ultimately will be after a larger portion of the breed has been tested.

Large breed dogs are more prone to musculoskeletal problems than smaller breeds, and so they often require food with higher balances of certain nutrients to promote musculoskeletal health, especially as puppies.

Small breeds of dogs often require more food per pound than large breeds because of the higher energy output.

The calcium to phosphorus ratio is also slightly higher than recommended for large breed puppies.

Pit bulls pass the American Temperament Testing Society's test at a rate similar to, if not higher than, many other medium - to - large, powerful breeds.

Plus, such a high protein content could result in some issues when fed to large - breed puppies (their metabolisms are a bit more minivan than Ferrari).

Larger breeds are more likely to get the disease than smaller breeds with German Shepherds showing the highest incidence.

According to the ASPCA, since puppies require up to twice the energy intake of adult dogs (more or less depending on the breed), they will need to be fed a food that contains 25 to 30 percent protein, and if your puppy is on the larger side or a high - energy breed, she will need to consume more calories than small, low - energy pups.