Sentences with phrase «more dog health issues»

Some more dog health issues to watch out for are tapeworms.

Not exact matches

I have found in dealing with my dog's health issues that while we can often find a diagnosis (at least we think we know what it is), there is more often when there is nothing that can really be done about it.

These ways are with: Diet — eat more fruits and vegetables daily, including: foods rich in Vitamins A (leafy green vegetables), C (peppers, citrus fruits, berries, tropical fruits, broccoli and tomatoes), and E (almonds, spinach, wheat germ and sweet potato), Zinc (grass - fed beef, kefir, yogurt, chickpeas and pumpkin seeds); Lutein and zeaxanthin (spinach, kale and broccoli, and eggs), fish and omega 3 — eating fish 3 times a week is in total co-relation to cataract health and can lower the risk of cataracts; Supplements (it's preferable to get your nutrients from food, but it's not always possible) such as bilberry which is used traditionally to help protect against cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration; Sun protection — make sure to wear eye protection whenever out in the sun to help reduce the risk of eye health issues; Lifestyle modifications — smoking and drinking are known health risks, but also for the eyes; and the possible upcoming Eye Drop intervention — drops containing Lanosterol have been tested on 3 dogs that cleared their vision after 6 weeks of using these drops — unfortunately, it's not yet available for human use at this time.

Learn how to introduce a new dog to your home, find out how pets enhance your health, read tips to make your home safe for flighted birds and more in the February 2014 issue of Pets in the City Magazine.

Simply brushing your dog's teeth regularly can help prevent the buildup up plaque and tartar that leads to gum disease and other more serious health issues.

And you might not want to feed your dog more than a couple of chews each day to avoid health issues.

When the dog food is made from quality ingredients instead of a lot of fillers, your dog will need less, have more normal and regular bowel movements and suffer less from ailments and health issues.

Dental Disease is more common than any other form of health issue for dogs and cats, and there is a good chance your pet will need dental cleaning.

Beck said while he does not advocate taking dogs from current and caring owners, he does feel that it has become more of a social and political issue for people than a health one.

Brenda Bonnett, a consulting veterinary epidemiologist stated that, according to the results of her study of Swedish dog - insurance data from 1995 to 2006, «bulldogs are significantly more likely than other dogs to suffer from a wide range of health issues, including ear and eye problems».

What stood out in the results was that bracheocephalic breeds — the ones with short noses and bulging eyes - had more health issues than breeds with longer noses and mix - breed dogs.

(ref) There are other health issues that affect the giant breeds more than the general dog population.

Certain health problems and diseases such as thyroid issues, make some dogs more prone to winter - weather dangers.

It is important to understand that any dog of any breed can have these health issues but certain breeds are more predisposed than others.

Many veterinarians recommend that senior dogs be examined thoroughly at least twice a year, and more frequently if your elder dog has acute or chronic health issues.

Especially as puppies, many small, high - energy dog breeds burn more calories than they consume, which can lead to health issues.

If the problem continues for more than a few days, if there's blood in the stool, your dog is vomiting or he becomes listless, this constipation problem could point to serious health issues.

Health - related issues in dogs become more common as they age.

Overall, dogs have become more energetic, less sensitive to allergens and had fewer bouts of gastric and other health issues.

Let's take a look at a few of the more common health issues that dogs and their owners face and the typical kinds of herbal remedies used to treat them.

Although more than 30 % of dogs that enter service training don't graduate due to behavioral and health issues, Sylvia is confident the pups selected will have everything they need for Nancy and her team to succeed in turning these Animal League America Mutt - i - grees into highly skilled service dogs.

But did you know that (according to the American Veterinary Dental Society) more than 85 % of our pet dogs and cats have dental health issues by the age of three?

Dogs who do not have their teeth regularly brushed and scaled by a vet on occasion, can develop more serious health issues stemming from infections and disease that originate in the mouth, not to mention bad breath, pain from infection, or even rotting teeth.

Dogs and cats from backyard operations are far more likely to have health and temperament issues, because these breeders aren't interested in improving the breed — they're only interested in making money.

Fleas are one more health issue that affect dogs.

They continue to seek the answer to the question of how do we reach more animals and put a stop to the «mill dogs» and breeding for profit w / out regard to health care issues.

We recommend that healthy dogs and cats visit us once a year, pets with health issues and senior pets require more frequent check ups.

Premade dog food provides all of the nutrition that your dog needs, so adding human food as a «treat» on top of their regular portion of food tends to fatten them up and take them out of their ideal weight range which can then lead to even more health issues.

We can inadvertently be the cause of our dog's pain (read more here), their conformation can make certain acts uncomfortable (I've come across many people who consider it a real achievement to convince a greyhound to sit, despite the fact that it is not a position most greyhounds would ever adopt naturally, as they're simply not the right shape for it), or they could have an underlying health issue.

Mutts, and more recently, designer dogs, alleviate some of these issues by adding genetic diversity that helps mitigate innate health issues and slightly altering body types to less extreme conformations.

The best way to TRY to avoid some health issues is by finding a reputable breeder that not just SHOWS their dogs in conformation, but cares about the health of the parents which is more important than taking your dog to a show... After all judges have different opinions and there is a lot of politics involved in the dog show world.

Of those, 19 were repeat noncompliance issues, and more than three dozen dogs in her care had health conditions that demanded veterinary care.

Learning about the breed, its history and purpose breed standard, genetic health issues, the impact of care and feeding on the health of the animals, responsible dog ownership and more are all directly linked to producing healthy puppies with desired breed attributes.

I love the way a French Bulldog looks, but if the health concerns are more of an issue with you, consider a healthier dog like a Miniature Schnauzer.

More than 50 years of research has failed to definitively determine the cause of hip dysplasia, and after decades of selection, it remains a significant health issue in dogs.

Just as it is for humans, poor canine dental care can cause problems such as dog bad breath, gum inflammation, tooth loss, and more serious health issues.

And, more importantly, why are vets gullible enough to think these foods can do anything to change chronic health issues in dogs, such as allergies, kidney disease, or in the case of this particular food, joint disease?

Most of our dogs» inherited health issues are far more complex in inheritance than CEA and the only way to know for sure if there is risk in the pedigree is to know as much as possible about your dog's direct progenitors and other near relatives.

The more common intestinal parasites have adapted so well to their hosts (your dog), that they are living in balance and cause no observable health issues.

Even so, their dogs are better off than those in more populous breeds where health issues are not a priority.

Puppies or older dogs with health issues, however, have compromised immune systems and are more prone to developing pneumonia secondary to kennel cough.

In fact, it's likely dogs suffer even more ill effects from fluoride than people do, and they involve health issues far beyond neurological development issues.

They are prone to myriad health issues which require more veterinary care than the average breed of dog.

It really seems like bigger breeds of dogs suffer from a lot more health issues than the medium to smaller breeds.

Maintain a healthy weight: Overweight dogs, like overweight people, tend to have more health issues.

In contrast, dogs such as the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel are more likely to encounter health issues like:

More often than not, dogs who have been produced in this way suffer from extreme health issues, but as long as the breeders get paid, they aren't concerned.

However, if your dog had health issues prior to ingesting the water hyacinth, his recovery period may be prolonged and he may need more veterinary care than the average patient.

A fat dog is not a healthy dog: You know the drill: Shorter life span, more health issues, bad for the joints, etc..

After the first visit and your dog's initial vaccinations, you should plan on getting your dog checked by the vet once a year, although you may need to go more frequently if other health issues arise.