Sentences with phrase «in affected dogs»

The severity of symptoms in affected dogs varies widely as does the amount and type of stimulation necessary to elicit clinical signs.

However, it is possible that some genes of major effect may usually, but not always, be present in affected dogs.

None of the treatments eliminated the seizure activity but treatment was reported by owners to reduce frequency and severity of the seizures in the affected dogs.

A common estimate of the average time from discovery of the tumor until death occurs in affected dogs is 6 to 8 weeks.

However, modifying feeding practices can alter the degree or severity of clinical signs in affected dogs.

Because symptoms may be mild in affected dogs, genetic testing should be performed before breeding.

Photo sensitivity has also been noticed in some affected dogs.

Normally protein is not present in the urine, but in affected dogs there is a defect that allows protein from the blood to be filtered by the kidneys and lost in the urine.

The volume of diarrhea quickly causes severe dehydration in affected dogs, and young puppies can die after only an hour or two of severe symptoms as a result.

The breeding of a carrier to a dog free of the defect (Table 2) will result in no affected dogs but 50 % carriers and 50 % free.

Nobody know precisely what this feels like, but it clearly causes some degree of discomfort in affected dogs.

It can not be emphasized too often, that early detection and lifetime treatment is the key to saving the vision in affected dogs.

Many types of viruses and bacteria can cause the same symptoms in an affected dog.

It was established later (Johnson et al, 1980) that the form of the disease found in Bedlingtons terriers was apparently caused by the presence of an autosomal recessive gene in affected dogs - it is a genetic disorder and in order for the condition to develop in a dog / bitch a copy of this defective gene must have been passed to the affected animal by both parents, i.e. the affected dog must have two «copies» of the defective gene in its body cells.

Evidence of retinal disease in affected dogs can first be seen on an Electroretinogram around 1.5 years of age for most breeds, but most affected dogs will not show signs of vision loss until 3 to 5 years of age or later.

Common symptoms in affected dogs include abdominal pain, subnormal temperature, anorexia (appetite loss) and acute weakness.

Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) is common in affected dogs.

Serum creatine kinase activity was elevated in all affected dogs.

Yeast infections typically create greasy, odorous and inflamed skin in affected dogs.

Ophthalmoscopic changes are usually evident in affected dogs before the age of around 4 months and are characterized by multifocal areas of retinal elevation that contain subretinal accumulation of serous fluid.

«Because of the premature stop codon, the full length integrin subunit is never made, and consequently, there are no functional receptors in the affected dogs» growth plates.

Because fats are not readily digested in affected dogs, they should eat lowfat diets.

Avoiding sunlight (i.e. afternoon shade) is recommended in affected dogs.

Ultimately, a cartilage flap develops causing pain and lameness in affected dogs.

Dr. Stephanie Janeczko, Senior Director of the ASPCA's Shelter Medical Programs, points out that the clinical signs seen in affected dogs are very similar regardless of which pathogen they are infected with, and laboratory testing is necessary to reach a definitive diagnosis.

Scientific literature found significant changes to serum liver enzymes in affected dogs which prompted the FDA to reduce its quantities.

The prodromal signs observed by owners or breeders in affected dogs included: teeth chattering, anxiety, mental detachment -LRB-» spaciness»), standing with a blank stare, wandering aimlessly, increased attention seeking, and sitting or lying down immediately before a seizure.

Posterior lenticonus, cataracts, and microphthalmia were discovered in the affected dogs, most of which were interrelated.

An arrhythmia is an irregular heart rhythm and this can often, but not always, be detected on a physical examination in affected dogs.

The abnormality was located in the upper esophageal sphincter and there was a lot of variation in the affected dogs.

The itchiness and lesions in affected dogs start early on, often before the dog's first birthday.

This dripping can often lead to conspicuous redness and skin irritation in affected dogs.

Irrespective of this, medical therapy may provide significant improvement in lifespan and quality of life in affected dogs.

PFK deficiency also destroys red blood cells in affected dogs, leading to anemia.

Hip Dysplasia is a genetic disease that can cause various degrees of arthritis and hip joint degeneration and may eventually lead to pain and debilitation in affected dogs.

Documentation of the extended shedding period of canine influenza A H3N2 virus in the affected dogs of the present report helps to explain, at least in part, why such a large number of dogs were affected by H3N2 infections in this outbreak, as prolonged shedding increases the likelihood of exposure.

Surgery is indicated in affected dogs.

In this article she explains how atopic dermatitis can be managed in affected dogs and cats.

Initially, levels of dehydration are calculated in the affected dog, and supportive dog diarrhea treatment therapy with fluids and / or blood transfusions is preferred for treating diarrhea of any origin, small or large intestine.

Hip dysplasia may also cause arthritis, which hinders movement in affected dogs.

Type 3 vWD is a complete absence of detectable vWF in the affected dog's blood.

Anticonvulsant therapy may be considered as it has been used successfully for pain mangement in affected dogs.

Both chromosomes in an affected dog carry the recessive gene, so these dogs will always pass on a copy of this gene to their offspring.

The stomach actually twists in affected dogs, and only emergency surgery can save their lives.

Removal of the diseased tissue results in a dramatic improvement in an affected dog's demeanor.