Sentences with phrase «lifespan of affected dogs»

Recurrences of the disease after remission can occur, so vigilance is required throughout the lifespan of affected dogs.

Not exact matches

«This regenerative technology, termed AAV gene transfer, provided long - lasting benefit to the entire musculature of affected dogs that would have otherwise perished, extending a healthy lifespan for more than 4 years,» said Dr. Martin Childers, senior author of the Muscle & Nerve study and a UW Medicine researcher in Seattle.

This TedxTalk by Rodney Habib does a great job of exploring the correlation of kibble and other processed foods to shortened lifespans in dogs (due to food - caused conditions), and I prefer to let his research speak for itself in regards to the ways in which kibble affects our dogs.

It is also crucial to know that a dog that has been affected with the parvovirus at some point during their life will forever be a carrier of the virus and they can shed the virus at various points during their lifespan.

The frequency of changing the dog flea and tick collar depends on the recommendations of the manufacturer and other factors that might affect its lifespan.

At worst, while anorexia itself won't cause death unless it lasts for months, it can certainly shorten a dog's lifespan and affect his quality of life (especially if it occurs alongside an underlying disease).

The nutritional quality of the food will directly affect your dog's health, behavior, and lifespan.

Depending on how bad the defect is some get sick and die young, those less affected may sicken and die in the prime of life, and some will live longer and die of something else, though RD may shorten the dog's lifespan.

Try switching out your dog's regular treats for fruits and vegetables that are safe for dogs so that you can reward your dog without shortening their lifespan or negatively affecting their quality of life.

It should further be noted that pet obesity not only affects the quality of a cat or a dog's life, but can also decrease the animal's lifespan by up to 2.5 years.

And even though reputable breeders strive to only breed the fittest of their dogs, purebred animals still have characteristic health problems that can affect lifespan.