The condition is more prevalent in
large and giant breeds such as:
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.
Not exact matches
Dog food companies also try to formulate nutrients especially for
large /
giant breeds,
such as the calcium
and phosphorus ratio.
And, large / giant breed foods often include joint supplements such as glucosamine, chondroitin, SAMe, green lip mussels, and other things to help very large dogs avoid problems with arthritis and other joint conditio
And,
large /
giant breed foods often include joint supplements
such as glucosamine, chondroitin, SAMe, green lip mussels,
and other things to help very large dogs avoid problems with arthritis and other joint conditio
and other things to help very
large dogs avoid problems with arthritis
and other joint conditio
and other joint conditions.
In dogs, osteosarcoma is most common in
large and giant breeds,
such as Great Danes, Rottweilers
and Saint Bernards.
Any dog can develop a tumor of the toe, but
large breed, black coated dogs
such as standard poodles, Rottweilers, Labrador retrievers
and giant schnauzers have an increased risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma of the toe.
Large and giant dog
breeds such as great danes, Saint Bernards, Bernese mountain dogs, Chinese shar - pei, Rottweilers,
and mastiffs generally are not fully mature until they reach two years old or older.
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.
It's sad that,
such large and giant breeds finish their growth later
and tend to die earlier than most other dog
breeds.
Skeletal abnormalities
such as hip dysplasia, osteochondritis dissecans, radius curvus, stunted growth,
and hypertrophic osteodystrophy are commonly associated with the growth of
large and giant breeds, but quite rare in small
breeds (3).
Size appropriate puppy foods,
such as
large breed puppy diets are beneficial for
large and giants breeds of dogs.
This is especially true for
giant or
large breeds,
such as Great Danes, Mastiffs
and Rottweilers, which opens them up to risks of various developmental diseases (2).
While the exact cause of bloat is currently unknown,
large and giant breed dogs with deep chests
such as Great Danes, German Shepherds, Dobermans, Boxers,
and Standard Poodles are more susceptible to bloat.
Don't let him jog, run or jump on hard surfaces
such as cement or asphalt (especially if he's a
large or
giant breed puppy) as this can damage growing joints, bones
and ligaments.
Large and giant breed dogs are the most susceptible to canine hip dysplasia, but certain small
breeds such as English Bulldogs, French Bulldogs,
and Shih Tzus are also vulnerable.
The terms «
large -» or «
giant -
breed puppy» are not regulated terms per the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO)
and as
such may be misleading to consumers.
Portrayed by cheerful characters
such as Marmaduke, the lovably loyal Great Dane in the comic strip by Brad Anderson,
large -
and giant -
breed dogs are popular companions.
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 Setters).
For example, bone cancer, or osteosarcoma, is considerably more frequent among
large and giant breeds of dogs,
such as the Irish Wolfhound, Great Dane, Rottweiler, Labrador
and Golden Retriever, Greyhound,
and Saint Bernard, because their bones are stressed by carrying so much weight.