The following phenotypic descriptions and
numbers of affected dogs are based on the clinical examinations performed by the authors (AMK and PV) exclusively.
In terms of
numbers of affected dogs reported, temperament problems were the most frequent.
First it will be necessary to formally exclude the COMMD1 gene by sequencing all of COMMD1 in a small
number of affected dogs that are known to not carry the COMMD1 deletion to ensure there is not a second mutation in the same gene.
A relatively large
number of the affected dogs (36.6 %) were not receiving any medication.
Not exact matches
There are a large
number of different factors that will
affect the needs
of your
dog.
Please note that the figure
of 33.9 % «
affected»
dogs quoted above relates to a survey done on the results from
dogs that had been liver biopsied and no indication was given about the
number of dogs considered to be «normal».
Allergies great
affects almost 20 %
of the total population
of dogs in the United States, and that is a pretty alarming
number.
While collecting a
dog's DNA sample sounds quite convenient, it could
affect the accuracy
of the results in a
number of ways.
Therein lies the problem, as by that time an
affected dog may have been bred a
number of times and perhaps even to a second and third generation.
A
number of genetic loci are known to
affect coat color in
dogs, and they all interact.
What a shame, they are such a soft, soulful breed but the heart valve defect
affects an astounding
number of dogs of all breeds.
It should be noted that the Pet Health Information page allows access to a
number of authoritive articles on various health problems
affecting dogs.
«We're seeing an increasing
number of dogs being
affected by this virus,» said Dr. Cynda Crawford, clinical assistant professor in shelter medicine at the University
of Florida's College
of Veterinary Medicine.
A
number of genetic loci are known to
affect coat color in
dogs — they all interact and in some cases other unknown genetic effects may also influence color and pattern.
The National Canine Research Council states that despite a lack
of concrete evidence linking specific breeds to a higher rate
of dog bites, as well as an outright lack
of success in reducing the
number of dog - bite related injuries, BSL is incredibly expensive for the communities
affected by it, draining resources that could otherwise be used to promote more humane and effective forms
of population control and in turn, reduce overcrowding in shelters.
Even the
number of dogs in the home may
affect the likelihood
of receiving a bite.
Affected dogs have abnormal
numbers of functional receptors needed for a neurotransmitter known as acetylcholine.
This is very uncommon when you consider the
numbers of dogs affected versus all the
dogs that are vaccinated.
The
number of skin problems that can
affect your
dog is so high that dermatology has evolved as its own veterinary specialty.
Cyclosporine seems to be at the heart
of treatment for the more severely
affected dogs; further, on cyclosporine,
dogs with only 2 %
of their sebaceous glands left have been able to increase this
number to 40 %.
A small
number of dogs that had close contact with the
affected dogs also have mild respiratory disease, but test results from those animals are not yet available.
Dogs are prone to a
number of diseases which
affect them and at the same time their owners.
Since white blood cells defend the body against disease, a decline in their
number can quickly
affect the health
of your
dog.
The addition
of FOS to feline diets at 0.75 % (DM) did not
affect duodenal flora, but it did increase the
numbers of lactobacilli and reduce the
numbers of E. coli in the fecal flora
of healthy cats.24, 25 Healthy German shepherds believed to have bacterial overgrowth were supplemented with FOS at 1.0 % (AF)
of their diet.26 Changes were recognized in the duodenal bacterial flora but these changes were
of less magnitude than seen in normal
dogs for these parameters.
There are a
number of factors that will
affect how well your
dog can regulate their temperature, including age, breed, size, weight, health, coat type, and even colour.
There are many
dog owners who claim that their
dog is «not hurting anybody» by their actions, when in fact their
dog could be consuming any
number of parasites that can not only
affect their
dog but could also
affect other family members in some cases as well.
However, grand mal seizures advanced to cluster seizures in 29 (19.9 %)
of the
affected Irish wolfhounds, which is a large
number considering that only 27 %
of all
dogs referred for the treatment
of cluster seizures suffer from (primary) idiopathic epilepsy 29.
There are a large
number of different types
of intestinal worms, but
dogs are most commonly
affected by tapeworms, roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms.
Testing for this genetic condition has been helpful in reducing the
number of Greyhounds
affected by neuropathy, as Greyhounds that carry these genetic traits should not be used in any
dog breeding program.
Does tagging large
numbers of dogs and cats in a community
affect stray intake for local animal control?
Dogs eating chocolate can be
affected in a
number of ways which can include becoming overexcited, hyperactive or in severe cases, seizures, coma and possible death.
There are a
number of suspected triggers for pancreatitis and middle - aged overweight
dogs are more commonly
affected:
A clinically normal
dog from a litter that had one or no individuals
affected with hip dysplasia (which is a polygenic disorder) is expected to carry a lower amount
of liability genes than a
dog with a greater
number of affected littermates.
Dog number 17 in the control group, whose genotype in the minimal LD region was identical to that of affected dogs, was homozygous for the mutation, confirming this dog's affected stat
Dog number 17 in the control group, whose genotype in the minimal LD region was identical to that
of affected dogs, was homozygous for the mutation, confirming this
dog's affected stat
dog's
affected status.
Two GIT - derived, mixed - breed crd3 -
affected dogs were added to bring the total
number of cases to 21.
Arthritis is one
of the most common medical problems afflicting
dogs today, and a growing
number of cats are also
affected by it.
In the same way that inbreeding among human populations can increase the frequency
of normally rare genes that cause diseases, the selective breeding that created the hundreds
of modern
dog breeds has put purebred
dogs at risk for a large
number of health problems,
affecting both body and behavior.
According to the FDA, «There has been a small
number of reported instances
of cats and
dogs in the United States that developed kidney failure after eating the affected product... Dogs or cats who have consumed the suspect feed and show signs of kidney failure (such as loss of appetite, lethargy and vomiting) should consult with their veterinarian.&ra
dogs in the United States that developed kidney failure after eating the
affected product...
Dogs or cats who have consumed the suspect feed and show signs of kidney failure (such as loss of appetite, lethargy and vomiting) should consult with their veterinarian.&ra
Dogs or cats who have consumed the suspect feed and show signs
of kidney failure (such as loss
of appetite, lethargy and vomiting) should consult with their veterinarian.»
Due to the
number of possible complications, it is hard to make predictions about how elbow dysplasia will
affect a
dog.
The addition
of the Spanish Water
Dog and Australian Shepherds increases the
number of breeds
affected with prcd to nineteen.
As a result, the
affected dog may be treated for any
of a
number of other diseases without success when a regular regimen
of B12 injections will return it to health in short order and keep it there.
However, these statistics may understate the total
number of dogs affected by the rule, particularly since they do not include shipments with a fair market value
of less than $ 2,000.
While the exact
number and size
of affected entities is not known, in 2007 there were about 12,600 establishments in the generalized category
of «other miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers» (NAICS 424990), which includes importers
of dogs, and about 99 percent
of those establishments were considered small in 2007.
Dogs affected with hypothyroidism can show a
number of signs associated with the decrease in thyroid hormones.
Theoretically, any change in the
number of imported
dogs into the United States could
affect the demand for foreign veterinary services and domestic veterinary services,
dog products and
dog food.
Both laws adversely
affect the
dog fancy; the airline bill resulted in tighter restrictions that interfered with shipping
dogs for breeding, for shows, and for travel to new homes, and the breeder restriction law is based on
number of puppies sold annually, not kennel conditions.
In consequence, a large
number of carriers and
affected dogs must be present in the Old English sheepdogs» population.
Percentage
of dogs affected: In non-endemic areas, no
dogs will have immunity when influenza first strikes, and it is likely that large
numbers of dogs will be infected.
There are a
number of other intestinal parasites that can
affect dogs that are commonly confused with the various worms already mentioned due to a similarity in symptoms.
Affected dogs can have pale gums from decreased
numbers of red blood cells (Anemia) and may be lethargic or unwilling to exercise.