Sentences with phrase «of affected dogs who»

First - step relatives (parents, full and half siblings, and offspring if any) of affected dogs who will be used for breeding should be tested.

Not exact matches

The symptoms in Phalenes and Papillons start at 5 years of age, and we found some younger genetically affected dogs, who are likely to get PRA later and should be carefully followed,» explains corresponding author, professor Hannes Lohi.

Researchers who previously showed that a gene therapy treatment could save the lives of dogs with a deadly disease called myotubular myopathy — a type of muscular dystrophy that affects the skeletal muscles — have found that the therapy is long - lasting.

Orlean's engrossing, dynamic, and affecting biography of the dog who became an icon of loyalty and valor will reignite Rin Tin Tin fever in yet another time when heroes are in acute demand.»

Dog wheelchairs are usually given to dogs who have Degenerative Myelopathy (DM), which is an awful condition that affects a dog's spinal cord and slowly takes feeling and mobility away from part of the dog's body — usually the back leDog wheelchairs are usually given to dogs who have Degenerative Myelopathy (DM), which is an awful condition that affects a dog's spinal cord and slowly takes feeling and mobility away from part of the dog's body — usually the back ledog's spinal cord and slowly takes feeling and mobility away from part of the dog's body — usually the back ledog's body — usually the back legs.

Stud Dog owners should disclose to owners of bitches who wish to use their dog that the dog is a known carrier (by virtue of it being out of an affected parent or having itself sired affected offspring, or by virtue of it having been genetically identified as a carrier for the Cord1 mutation), even though the Stud Dog may himself have a current clinically clear eye certificaDog owners should disclose to owners of bitches who wish to use their dog that the dog is a known carrier (by virtue of it being out of an affected parent or having itself sired affected offspring, or by virtue of it having been genetically identified as a carrier for the Cord1 mutation), even though the Stud Dog may himself have a current clinically clear eye certificadog that the dog is a known carrier (by virtue of it being out of an affected parent or having itself sired affected offspring, or by virtue of it having been genetically identified as a carrier for the Cord1 mutation), even though the Stud Dog may himself have a current clinically clear eye certificadog is a known carrier (by virtue of it being out of an affected parent or having itself sired affected offspring, or by virtue of it having been genetically identified as a carrier for the Cord1 mutation), even though the Stud Dog may himself have a current clinically clear eye certificaDog may himself have a current clinically clear eye certificate.

I take issue with lack of exercise and overweight comment, i have two german shepherds 1 is over 12 the other will be 10 in june, my eldest started to creak at 10 my vets words, the other is fine at the moment, both of these dogs have been walked for miles every day of their lives until the elder 1 started to slow down, he has been treated with all the usual drugs until they affected his stomach, i am fortunate that my vet had a vet who is qualified in acupuncture for animals, my dog has responded very well he has a very good quality of life and is happy, it is worth giving it a try or see if you dog is suitable for this, not every dog responds but it worked for mine without it he would not be here.

Because of this relatively benign course, most trainers who are familiar with limber tail do not present an affected dog to a veterinarian.

This study requires blood samples from dogs affected with histiocytic sarcoma or malignant histiocytosis, as well as dogs over nine years of age who have never been diagnosed with cancer (for control purposes).

It can only affect the already responsible owners of dogs, and will never affect those who let their aggressive dogs run in packs.

Take your time to research the breed and look for breeders who are aware of the health problems these dogs face and work to remove affected dogs from their breeding programs.

She collected cerebrospinal fluid and blood samples from «DM - affected» dogs and dogs who were suspected to be in the early stages of the disease.

What I love seeing is the outpouring of photos and kind words on JOSH's Facebook page from other owners who have dogs that are affected by cleft palate, including Giget, a Chihuahua, and Treble, who also looks like a Chihuahua (or mix).

«UTIs are also more likely to affect older, spayed dogs who experience incontinence,» says Dr. Pam Epperson, AAHA member and owner of the Animal Care Center in West Bountiful, Utah.

First - step relatives of affected dogs (parents, full and half siblings, and offspring) should be bred only to mates with pedigrees as clear of lymphoma as possible and who have no affected close relatives.

Behavior challenges can mean anything from a dog who has suffered the affects of abuse or neglect to a big, goofy, untrained adolescent who simply doesn't know any better.

Experienced breeders who study their dogs pedigree well, can often successfully breed double dapple doxies which do not have problems, as not all of these dogs are affected, but the risk is there so not many tend to do this.

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.

Those of you who know me — or know of me — also recognize that I am a «holistic» trainer and believe that every aspect of dogs» lives affect directly — or indirectly — the training process.

Many consider kidney disease as the most distressing of the hereditary diseases thought to affect the breed as is it fatal and causes pain and suffering not just to the dogs but to owners too who see a much loved dog fading before their eyes.

We are asking all of those who view our webstie and love dogs or any animals (as this will afect many not just dogs) to please read over and research the candidates running for office during any voting season and their veiws before deciding on who to vote for as there are some who are supported and believe in The Humane Society of The United States (HSUS) and intend to create new legislation that if passed would affect your very ability to adopt a dog or from where you choose to adopt your dog.

Macadamia nuts and macadamia butter is known to have affected dogs who have consumed as few as 6 nuts out of the shell.

Liz will need DNA from affected dogs, clinical report from the veterinarian or neurologist who diagnosed, samples from normal siblings, parents, and grandparents if possible, brief history of clinical signs and disease progression, and necropsy report if available.

For those of you unfamiliar with Companions for Heroes (C4H), they are a wonderful and increasingly essential group that helps match veterans, first responders, law enforcement officers and even next of kin affected with the stress of active duty / PTSD with shelter / rescue dogs who would otherwise be euthanized.

In fact, Ostrander, who works at the NHGRI's Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch, was one of the lead authors of a white paper arguing for support to sequence the dog genome at a level of quality already available at the time for the mouse, «to better understand the genetic basis of complex diseases affecting both human and dog.»

A dog who is affected with PRA may have parents who did not develop PRA, but instead served as carriers of the disease.

«I give Senator Lesniak an enormous amount of credit for reconsidering the part of his legislation that affects rescue groups,» says Kavin, who has two adopted mutts and has fostered 21 other rescue dogs in her Morris County, New Jersey, home.

The initiative does not affect individuals who raise hunting dogs, livestock facilities, or animal rescue and shelter operators that are not involved in commercial sale of puppies.

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.&radogs 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.&raDogs 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.»

Therefore, while prophylactic gastroplexy will probably help an individual dog, it makes sense not to breed dogs who are affected or who are close relatives of those suffering from GDV.

That risk is higher on dogs who enter the third stage of distemper, which affects the central nervous system.

But without knowing about the affected dogs in a pedigree, breeders are doomed to continue breeding proven carriers and other close relatives, to the misfortune of those who purchase puppies from these crosses.

This area becomes a bit more gray, because while there is a very good argument for not breeding close relatives of affected and carrier dogs, we also can not afford to eliminate all dogs in the gene pool who meet this criterion — to do so would risk further constriction of the gene pool to the point where the remaining «epilepsy - free» individuals might have higher - than - normal frequency for genes that contribute to some other genetic disorder.

Some people who have grown up in the «old school» of purebred dogs, where one is taught to sweep one's genetic problems under the rug and out of the public eye, will likely be resistant to the notion of broadcasting the names of affected and carrier dogs.

The American Kennel Club (AKC) is tracking the progress of laws that affect purebred dog owners and fanciers, and offers helpful information to those seeking protection of their rights and to legislators who are looking for ways to protect their communities with fair and enforceable laws.

Less severely affected pups may be back to normal by the age of 3 - 4 months, although most dogs who survive shaking puppy syndrome will have mild hind limb tremors lifelong.

It is astonishing that with dental disease affecting around eighty percent of dogs once they get to three years of age, many owners who take great care of their pets» diet, exercise, and grooming, neglect to pay attention to teeth cleaning as an important part of regular care.

Pet owners can join the Yahoo megaesophagus support group to communicate with other owners of dogs with megaesophagus and with those who have found successful management practices for their affected dogs.

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home's Head of Policy and Public Affairs, Michael Webb, said: «As one of the UK's leading animal welfare charities, we're ready to start work with politicians and other charities to raise the profile of issues affecting cats, who are loved in their millions across the country.

It usually affects dogs who are four years of age or older with most dogs showing signs of the disease at 9 years old.

CERF (Canine Eye Registration Foundation) was founded by a group of concerned, purebred owner / breeders who recognized that the quality of their dogs» lives was being affected by heritable eye disease.

When an AFFECTED or a CARRIER is identified, conscientious owners make sure that others who have close relatives of that dog are notified.

Retire from breeding any sire or dam who is affected with or has produced offspring with a known hereditary health defect unless said dog is used for the express purpose of testbreeding.

To date the researchers say that ALL dogs who have tested Affected AND have reached the age of onset have been clinically diagnosed as Affected.

The laws end up adversely affecting not only dogs of the targeted breeds, but many other dogs who simply look like them.

The VetriScience GlycoFlex Stage III Ultimate Strength Joint Support Bite - Sized Dog Chews are a formula made specifically for very active dogs that need to maintain their condition or aging dogs who are already seeing the effects of joint damage affect their lives.

The lesson here is that the only dogs whom we can say are carriers, are those who have produced affected dogs, or are the offspring of affected dogs.

Although dogs are the main patients who usually start showing signs at the age of 12 to 36 months, cats are also affected but at a slighter older age.

Dog Food Advisor definitely has issues regarding the trust with some users who are banned without any proper explanation, but that should not affect your opinion of the website.

Thanks to you Hallmark Channel, and all of our supporters who donated, we are continuing to send our Mobile Rescue Units down to affected areas to provide support in any way its needed — whether it's bringing food, water, bedding, and other essentials to our shelter partners, providing manpower to assist in caring for homeless animals in need, or transporting dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens back to New York to allow those shelters to make room for animals displaced by the storm.