Skeletal diseases are often diagnosed in growing dogs, most commonly
in large and giant breeds.
The pathogenesis of the osteochondrosis syndrome was studied
in large and giant breeds of dogs.
The equivalent of middle age in humans is approximately 5 years in the average sized dog (30 to 40 lbs); younger
in large and giant breeds and slightly older in toy and small breeds.
The condition is more prevalent
in large and giant breeds such as:
To this day, the prevalence of bone cancer
in large and giant breeds is still more than that of smaller dog breeds.
Calcium and phosphorus levels have been formulated to support a slower growth rate which can help minimize common joint and bone problems often found
in large and giant breeds.
Hip dysplasia is a common genetic trait of many dog breeds, but most common
in large and giant breeds.
Elbow dysplasia is a common genetic trait of many dog breeds, but most common
in large and giant breeds.
While it can occur in any dog, it is more common
in large and giant breeds.
The growth rate begins to plateau after 6 mo, and growth may be completed by 8 — 12 mo of age in small and medium breeds and by 10 — 16 mo
in large and giant breeds.
In younger dogs, lateral luxation is more frequent
in large and giant breeds.
In dogs, osteosarcoma is most common
in large and giant breeds, such as Great Danes, Rottweilers and Saint Bernards.
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.
Discospondylitis is most common
in large and giant breed dogs, but can occur in any breed of dog.
Atrial fibrillation (known colloquially as A-fib) can occur spontaneously
in large and giant breed dogs, but not in small ones, for the simple reason that there has to be a certain amount of surface area for the heart's electrical signals to be misdirected within the atria.
Nondietary risk factors for gastric dilatation - volvulus
in large and giant breed dogs.
Hip dysplasia is more of a problem
in large and giant breed dogs.
Non-dietary risk factors for gastric dilatation - volvulus
in large and giant breed dogs.
The most common example of nonerosive arthritis
in large and giant breed adult dogs is called idiopathic nondeforming arthritis.
Thirty - five years ago, Tjalma (16) reported that the risk of bone sarcoma
in large and giant breed dogs exceeded that of small breed dogs by as much as 185-fold.
This condition is most particularly evident
in large and giant breed dogs including Labs, Rottweilers, Golden retrievers and German shepherds.
Hip Dysplasia is more common
in large and giant breed dogs especially Labradors, Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds, Rottweilers and Mastiffs.
Gastric dilatation - volvulus (GDV) is a life threatening spontaneous twisting of the stomach that can happen
in large and giant breed dogs.
Not exact matches
The Traxx tire toy comes
in a small size for dogs up to 35 pounds
and a
large size for dogs up to 65 pounds — so if you have a
giant breed dog, you may need to seek out a
larger toy.
We picked their
large and giant -
breed food
in the 30 - pound bag for you.
And go in armed with the following knowledge: A small - breed pup is one that will reach up to 20 pounds at maturity, while large - and giant - breed puppies are those that will ultimately reach 50 and 90 (or more) pounds respective
And go
in armed with the following knowledge: A small -
breed pup is one that will reach up to 20 pounds at maturity, while
large -
and giant - breed puppies are those that will ultimately reach 50 and 90 (or more) pounds respective
and giant -
breed puppies are those that will ultimately reach 50
and 90 (or more) pounds respective
and 90 (or more) pounds respectively.
Precise Holistic Complete
Large &
Giant Breed dog food features multiple protein sources to help maintain solid muscle
in your Doberman — chicken, chicken meal, salmon meal,
and lamb meal.
Holistic Select
Large &
Giant Breed Puppy Health is available
in a lamb meal
and oatmeal recipe.
Large and giant breeds that have double coats are extremely prone to heat exhaustion, even if they are just spending time outside
and not engaging
in rigorous exercise.
Large and giant breeds (Great Pyrenees
and the Bernese Mountain Dog),
and mid-sized
breeds with thick hair (Standard Poodle), can range
in price from $ 70 to $ 90 or more.
Since it is most commonly found
in the
large or
giant breeds, there is some speculation that rapid growth
and nutrition could play a factor as well.
It is the most common cause of elbow pain
and lameness
and is a common cause of forelimb lameness
in large and giant -
breed dogs.
Our 6 month old Irish Wolfhound, Skye, is due to be spayed next Tuesday
and I wondered if there is a diference
in the recovery with a «
giant»
breed due to a
larger wound or does being bigger make them more hardy?
Eagle Pack
Large &
Giant Breed Puppy Formula provides the right balance of proteins, fats
and carbohydrates, combined with health - promoting antioxidant support, omega fatty acids
and DHA to support healthy growth
in puppies who will weigh over 50 pounds at maturity.
We do not recommend this food for weight control for
large and giant breed dogs because of the pea bran meal
and powdered cellulose
in the food.
Large and giant breed dogs can benefit from having a comfortable pillow bed
in a number of ways.
Osteosarcoma
in dogs is a malignant cancer of the bone that most commonly affects
large and giant breeds such as Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds, Dobermans, Great Danes, Rottweilers,
and Saint Bernards.
To help you get started
in looking for slow feed dog bowls you will find reviews for some of the top - rated models for small, medium,
large,
and giant breeds below.
Dilated cardiomyopathy is a disease of predominantly
large and giant breed dogs that results
in progressive heart muscle dysfunction, chamber dilation,
and eventual congestive heart failure or death of affected patients.
Studies have shown that MPL occurs
in 83 % to 95 % of all dogs diagnosed with PL, 10,11 whereas LPL is more common
in large -
and giant -
breed dogs than
in small -
breed dogs, with a prevalence up to 33 %
in giant breeds.1 However, PL is most commonly diagnosed
in toy
and miniature
breed dogs, including Chihuahuas, Maltese, miniature poodles, Pekingese, Pomeranians,
and Yorkshire terriers, as well as mixed
breeds5, 9,12,13
and Labrador retrievers.7
It comes
in large, extra
large and giant so all of your
large breeds are covered.
«
Large and giant breed dogs have decreased digestibility compared to small -
and medium - size dogs,» says Brent Mayabb, DVM, manager of education
and development of Royal Canin U.S.
in St. Charles, Mo..
To help you get started
in looking for inexpensive dog bowls you will find reviews for some of the top - rated models for small, medium,
large,
and giant breeds below.
Whatever the case, there is no particular reason to feed
large breed or
giant breed dogs foods that are low
in protein
and fat
and high
in carbs.
In general,
large -
and giant -
breed dogs were more likely than other dogs to have HD, CCLD, or both.
Deep - chested
large and giant breed dogs (Great Danes, Weimeraners, setters, German shepherds) are the highest risk for developing this condition, although veteriarians have seen it
in a
large variety of dog
breeds, including small
breed dogs like dachshunds.
Holistic Select
Large &
Giant Breed Puppy Health comes
in a lamb
and oatmeal recipe but the formula also includes chicken
and fish meals.
Leaning is common
in dogs, especially
large and giant dog
breeds.
A visit to the vet lead to the diagnosis: Tank had compression of the spinal cord by the vertebrae
in his neck area, consistent with Cervical Spondylomyelopathy (CSM), or Wobbler Syndrome — a disease of the cervical spine that is commonly seen
in large and giant -
breed dogs.
Large -
and giant -
breed puppies should be fed complete
and balanced growth diets that have been tested
in feeding trials
and that contain calcium, fat,
and protein at levels closer to the minimums stated by AAFCO.