Sentences with phrase «higher than that in dogs»

However, in cats, the risk of side effects from using potassium bromide is higher than in dogs.

The majority of dogs with obsessive tail chasing in the recent study were found to suffer from high cholesterol, with HDL and LDL cholesterol both significantly higher than in dogs that only chased their tails on occasion.

Not exact matches

National animal nonprofits and lobbying groups — which often are at odds with one another on issues and legislation — struck a similar chord in saying the purchase of auction dogs at high prices was something other than a form of rescue.

3 is a silent pick em so money line the game with a dog of 3 pts or less, 85 % of teams that cover 3 points as dogs win the game outright so why give the books any more than you have to, make sure you take dogs in first half ONLY, i cant stress this enough, more times than not if a dog will cover the game, (big dogs +7 or higher) they will show up early and you do not want to get screwed in the 2nd half by blowing the cover, these are things the sports books never would tell you but surely will save you a lot of aggravation in the LONG RUN

«I think the public plays more dogs than normal because they see their favorite team or a high - profile team in a matchup where they are getting points.»

I also considered the fact that higher - risk foods like carrot sticks, hot dogs and grapes are commonly found in kids» lunches, and that, thanks to No Child Left Behind, public school lunch periods are shorter than ever, with some children getting as little as fifteen minutes to scarf down their entire meal.

But what [was] really interesting in this study of the sled dogs, of Larry the sled dog in particular, was the discovery that some of these high performance dogs appear to have the ability to draw fat directly out of their and blood right into their muscle cells and immediately burn it that way, which is a more efficient way than normally what you'd see.

Thus, shorter calls — whether human or dog — were regarded as more emotionally positive than longer calls; and higher pitched samples were rated as more emotionally intense than lower pitched sounds for both species, the team reports online today in Biology Letters.

Standing less than waist high, these lithe, bipedal creatures measured as much as 1.5 meters long from the tip of their snout to the tip of their tail and weighed about 23.5 kilograms (about as much as a medium - sized dog), says Xing Xu, a vertebrate paleontologist at the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology in Beijing.

Cats are carnivores rather than omnivores, so they have higher protein requirements than dogs, but «cats can digest and utilize carbohydrates quite well,» said Andrea Fascetti, a veterinary nutritionist at the University of California Veterinary School in Davis.

It is for the first time that (a) magnetic sensitivity was proved in dogs, (b) a measurable, predictable behavioral reaction upon natural MF fluctuations could be unambiguously proven in a mammal, and (c) high sensitivity to small changes in polarity, rather than in intensity, of MF was identified as biologically meaningful.

We demonstrate, for the first time (a) magnetic sensitivity in dogs, (b) a measurable, predictable behavioral reaction upon natural magnetic field (MF) fluctuation in a mammal, and (c) high sensitivity to small changes in polarity, rather than in intensity, of the MF.

The breakdown products of four chemical softeners called phthalates (used in plastic toys and medicines) were discovered at higher levels in dogs than in the majority of (human) Americans tested.

Tips: It's much easier to drop into this with your hips up high than it is just to bring your knee straight forward, so begin in a short downward dog.

I felt so old being there but easily forgot about that the second I saw an adorable King Charles Cavalier (the same breed as my little Charlie) walk by in between photos... Not sure if this is just me but the second I see a cute little dog my voice instantly turns into a high pitch squeal as if I was talking to an infant... it's a bit embarrassing but hey it's a little quirk I have!Other than my obsession with adorable dogs, I have obsessing over plaid this fall, especially from Old Navy.

Our Mirage 3 test car weighs in at # 11,999: more expensive than its Korean rivals again and the top - dog # 11,275 VW High Up.

In fact, over the last ten years *, the dividend yield of the Dogs of the Dow has averaged 4.1 % versus 2.6 % for the Dow Jones Industrial Average and 2.2 % for S&P 500 Index, which represents an average yield on the «Dogs of the Dow» of more than 50 % higher than the Dow Jones Industrial Average and nearly double the S&P 500.

Even if surgical drains are not used, rabbit abscesses have a higher probability of returning than abscesses in cats, dogs and humans.

Researchers found that people who said they had a pet in both 1996 and 2001 had the fewest doctor visits, followed by people who had acquired a pet by 2001; the group of people who did not have a pet at either time had the highest number of doctor visits.11 Similarly, a study of women in China found that those who were dog owners had fewer doctor visits, took fewer days off sick from work, and exercised more often than non-dog owners.12

SUN SHIELD Although sunburn is uncommon in most hounds, and there's no conclusive evidence to suggest that dogs frequently exposed to the sun are at higher risk of skin cancer than those that aren't, it never hurts to take precautions such as applying sunscreen on Fido.

Also, while dogs sometimes seem more trouble - prone than cats, cats can access more (and higher) spaces in your home.

Oklahoma is one of the highest in the number of Class B dealers licensees in the nation (34 out of 969 active Class B licensees are located in OK) and this trade in dogs and other animals, which go to research, product testing, resale for pets and animals used in exhibits, may be even more hidden than in the puppy mill world.

Miller's colleague, Dr. Erin Reed, explains that in commercial dog food, a high grade meat meal can actually be a better source of digestible protein than the whole meat from which it was made.

Males have a significantly higher incidence than females, suggesting a sex link predisposition and it seems to follow family lines with DCM diagnosed in closely related dogs in every generation.

While this recipe is low in fat, the carbohydrate levels are higher than desirable, so if your dog is already overweight or prone to weight gain, it may not be the best choice.

Elderly persons who own a dog have a lower incidence of depression and, in general, have higher mental health scores than those without pets.

For example, a dog that spends time in the woods has a higher risk of leptospirosis (a serious bacterial infection) than a dog that receives leash walks in the city.

In my experience smaller dogs, particularly white dogs have vaccine reactions at a higher rate than larger, nonwhite dogs.

Statistics show that the death rate is very high in dogs less than 4 - 6 months of age.

A puppy needs a high quality food that is higher in protein than adult dog food.

This food is very high in calories with a high fat percentage and, if you are switching foods, it may be richer than the food you are currently feeding your dog.

In some dogs, the tail appeared to be almost straight and ideally should never be carried higher than the back.

The results were striking: all three hormones were found at far higher levels in the hair of dogs with Cushing's disease than in the control group, with the increase in cortisol particularly pronounced.

Their more expensive items like the Wellness CORE Natural Grain Free Dry Dog Food is a bit more expensive than what I would normally buy, but it is high in nutritional content.

Although some areas are at higher risk than others, heartworm infection has been found in dogs throughout all of the United States.

This is also why dogs often eat cat feces; cat food is much higher in protein than dog food, and some of that protein survives the digestive process and is present in cat feces.

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

Bladder Cancer Bladder cancer occurs in dogs with some breeds at higher risk than others (West highland Terriers for example).

Positive Reinforcement (e.g. rewards) means that reinforcement is delivered for the desirable alternative behavior, and that such reinforcement is of higher value to the dog than the reinforcement the dog has received in the past for the unwanted behavior.

Predictable and consistent behavior Prefers human company, especially children Relatively «directable» without training Affectionate Able to be banged around, by kids and clumsy humans Comfortable indoors, and in the climates you live in and take vacations Doesn't require a lot of exercise Calm in the home; not hyperactive Medium high food drive; medium high prey drive (for fetching) Able to take, and learn from, a correction Low initiative Low fearfulness Submissive Low other - dog aggression Quiet; not highly reactive to bark at sights and sounds around the home or in public Image of a guard dog without the actual follow through (if you are into that kind of thing) Easily Housetrained (some breeds are easier than others)

More than half the adult dogs who get distemper die; in puppies who get the disease, the death rate can be as high as 80 percent.

Significantly higher Can f 1 concentrations were found in hair and coat samples of hypoallergenic dogs (n = 196, geometric mean [GM], 2.26 μg / g, geometric standard deviation [GSD], 0.73, and GM, 27.04 μg / g, GSD, 0.57, respectively) than of non-hypoallergenic dogs (n = 160, GM, 0.77 μg / g, GSD, 0.71, and GM, 12.98 μg / g, GSD, 0.76, respectively).

Owners with > 1 dog in their household reported a higher degree of attachment to the study dog than did owners of 1 dog.

This breed requires a firm and dominant owner willing to teach his or her pet that every family member is higher up in the pack order than the dog.

In company studies, more serious side effects were confined to dogs receiving higher than the suggested dose.

Scientifically, it appears that the metabolism of dogs is higher than cats and with dogs being more active than cats in general, our feline friends seem to tip the longevity scales in their favor.

Look no further than a guide dog foundation, pet therapy program, a neighbor down the street or perhaps in your own family — the Labrador ranks high in the AKC's annual registry of top ten breeds.

As we know, the incidence of autoimmune disease is higher in Beardies than in the general dog population.

The holdup was because breeders of the Border were more interested in the dog being shown for its physical and herding skills rather than their appearance — which is a high priority in AKC standards.

In most instances, expectations of outcomes for dogs appear to be higher than what human patients expect for themselves if they undergo the same procedure.