Sentences with phrase «lean dogs»

Bice adds, «If you have a very lean dog with a short, thin coat, that will need to be outside for a long period of time, then a coat may be helpful.»

The microbiomes of overweight or obese dogs were found to be more responsive to a high protein diet compared to microbiomes of lean dogs; this is consistent with the idea that healthy microbiomes are more resilient.

Overall, the cancer rate was similar between lean dogs and normal or overweight dogs, but the age they succumbed to cancer was significantly later.

Fat cells secrete more adiponectin when they are being burned for fuel, which occurs in leaner dogs.

Many dogs, large and small, have low body fat, especially lean dogs, like Chihuahuas, Greyhounds, and Weimaraners — and all their various mixes.

It was always accepted that heavy dogs lived a shorter lifespan than lean dogs, usually by 6 - 12 months.

I am looking for a recipe for homemade dog food for a healthier, leaner dog.

They are a lean dog with a rectangular head and very short coat.

Overweight animals often have more skin folds than a lean dog.

It «s a sobering statistic as it was always accepted that heavy dogs lived a shorter time than lean dogs, but by only 6 - 12 months.

Leaner dogs, just like people, tend to have fewer health problems related to weight especially as they get older.

It also helps keep blood pressure and heart rate at normal levels and supports the preservation of healthy, lean body tissues - the leaner the dog, they healthier they'll be!

This is evident in war zones, where the heat in some cases would be unbearable and where a leaner dog would fare better.

Very young dogs and cats have as much as 70 % to 80 % total body water, 2 while older pets may have as little as 50 % to 55 %.2 Fatty tissue contains much less water than do muscle, organs, and soft tissue, so overweight animals tend to carry less water per pound proportionally to lean dogs.

Greyhound: The Greyhound is a tall and lean dog, with a short, smooth, and firm coat.

If the dog is overweight it will be susceptible to more complications than a lean dog.

Description The English Setter, also referred to as the Laverack Setter, is a well - liked breed of long, lean dog that originated in...

[2] Robust but rather lightly built, they are lean dogs, have defined muscles, and are observed to share similar physical characteristics with the Weimaraner.

Recent studies on the digestive system of the canine have provided great insight into what constitutes an ideal diet, and the overall consensus is that a lean dog, fed with natural, minimally processed food will likely afford better health.

These large and lean dogs were classically employed to run ahead of firefighting carriages and clear the way, but they're just as happy running through the park.

Huskies are a lean dog with males weighing between 45 - 60 lbs (20 - 27kgs) and females slightly less at around 35 - 50 lbs (16 - 23kgs)

Metzger — who owns Metzger Animal Hospital in State College, Pa. and is an adjunct professor at Penn State University — tells WebMD that in addition to breed making a difference, overweight dogs also age faster than lean dogs.

A leaner dog like a Boxer or a thick dog like a Mastiff?

The truth is the Italian Greyhound is a lean dog and trying to make it look stocky can lead to obesity which is a health risk in many dog breads.

They found the leaner dogs» microbiomes changed much less than that of the overweight dogs.

In smaller, leaner dogs, the kidneys can often be palpated as well.