Sentences with phrase «of common diseases in dogs»

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Since the early 1900s, veterinarians have observed intervertebral disc disease — a common cause of back pain, rear limb paralysis and inability to walk — more frequently in dogs with short legs (dachshund, French bulldog, and Pekingese to name a few.)

Common symptoms of Lyme disease in dogs include fever, loss of appetite, joint swelling, and decreased activity.

A cohort study of shelter dogs conducted by the College of Veterinary Medicine University concluded that infectious diseases were more common in dogs that were sterilized at less than 24 weeks of age.

Lyme disease is so common here that one out of six dogs tested in Albemarle County in 2015 was positive for Lyme.

It is one of the most common infectious diseases in dogs.

One of the most common diseases seen in dogs, with larger breeds being the most affected.

One of the most common diseases seen in dogs, with larger breeds being the most affected — ultimately a malfunction of the hip joints causing a loss of function.

Whilst dog plaque buildup and dental disease is common in all pets over two years of age (shocking isn't it!)

Common symptoms of Lyme disease in dogs include swollen lymph nodes and painful joints.

Arthritis: also known as degenerative joint disease, arthritis is one of the most common ailments in senior dogs and cats.

By far one of the most common diseases we see in dogs and cats over 2 years of age is dental disease.

Extend your dog's healthspan by testing for genetic diseases that occur later in life including glaucoma, degenerative myelopathy, and dilated cardiomyopathy, three of the most common adult onset diseases in dogs.

Not only are you at risk for losing your beloved pet prematurely, often dog owners don't know how to feed their pets so that they get the proper nutrition to avert some of the signs and symptoms common to the illnesses, increase organ function, and avoid the complications inherent in either disease.

Dental disease is the most common chronic problem in pets, affecting 80 % of all dogs by age two.

The reason this disease seems so common, and is even named «Kennel» cough, is that wherever there are numbers of dogs confined together in an enclosed environment such as a kennel, animal shelter, or indoor dog show, the disease is much more likely to be spread.

In the most common form of the disease, antibiotics can be used, but this won't shorten the length of time your dog will be contagious.

The most common cause of ascites in the dog is heartworm disease.

Chronic active hepatitis is and inflammatory disease of the liver common in small to medium breed dogs, but can occur in any breed of dog, male or female, can occur at any age, although most affected dogs fall in the middle age to senior age range.

Bad breath is a common sign of dental disease in dogs and cats.

Although dogs of any age can suffer from hypothyroidism, the disease is most common in dogs between one and eight years old.

Rare hereditary disease in dogs with hair of multiple colors; more common in Bearded Collies, Basset Hounds, Salukis, Beagles, Dachshunds, and Pointers

Purpose of Study: Dry eye (keratoconjunctivitis sicca) is a common ocular disease in dogs that leads to discomfort and vision loss.

If it has any of the common diseases that affect senior dogs as we have presented in the preceding discussion, then you must be made fully aware of specific diets.

This common name for respiratory disease in dogs covers the actions of several infectious agents, including Bordatella bronchiseptica, a bacteria, canine adenovirus - 2, and canine parainfluenza virus.

Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), the protrusion or extrusion of one or multiple discs between the vertebrae, is a common cause of weakness and back pain in dogs.

This disease is more common in dogs than cats, so most of the literature on pets that I found relates to dogs.

The most common cardiac disease among all dogs, MVD is a leading cause of death in Cavaliers.

MMVD is the most common type of heart disease in dogs.

Heartworm disease is a common cause of heart and lung disease in both cats and dogs.

Periodontal disease, or gum disease, is the primary cause of bad breath in dogs and the most common health problem that vets find in adult dogs and cats, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

This is a common finding in dogs with severe heart disease as a result of fluid building up in or around the lungs (see Congestive Heart Failure).

Laboratory abnormalities consistent with hyperadrenocorticism are common although definitive biochemical proof of the disease is often lacking in dogs with SARD.

Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) is one of the most common acquired heart diseases in dogs.

Cushings disease (hyperadrenocorticism) is a fairly common condition in older dogs, with symptoms often mistaken for part of the natural aging process.

Kidney Disease is a serious and very common problem of older dogs, affecting an estimated 10 % of canines in their lifetimes.

The most common cause of heart disease in small - breed dogs is a degenerative disease of the heart's valves, most commonly the mitral and tricuspid.

Part of the diagnosis depends on the age and breed of the dog, as different diseases are more common in certain breeds and at different ages.

An auto - immune disease (autoimmune hemolytic anemia) is a common cause of hemolysis in older adult pets, particularly dogs.

Meclizine is an antihistamine and has antiemetic properties.10 In the past 3 years, it has increased in popularity as a treatment for vestibular disease.10 Its use as a treatment for motion sickness in dogs is considered off label, and its exact mechanism of action for the prevention of motion sickness is not understood.10 If used, the recommendation is to administer it 30 to 60 minutes before travel.10 Sedation has been reported as the most common side effect.In the past 3 years, it has increased in popularity as a treatment for vestibular disease.10 Its use as a treatment for motion sickness in dogs is considered off label, and its exact mechanism of action for the prevention of motion sickness is not understood.10 If used, the recommendation is to administer it 30 to 60 minutes before travel.10 Sedation has been reported as the most common side effect.in popularity as a treatment for vestibular disease.10 Its use as a treatment for motion sickness in dogs is considered off label, and its exact mechanism of action for the prevention of motion sickness is not understood.10 If used, the recommendation is to administer it 30 to 60 minutes before travel.10 Sedation has been reported as the most common side effect.in dogs is considered off label, and its exact mechanism of action for the prevention of motion sickness is not understood.10 If used, the recommendation is to administer it 30 to 60 minutes before travel.10 Sedation has been reported as the most common side effect.10

Hysterectomy risks in female dogs are intervertebral disk disease, Myasthenia Gravis, muscle weakness, a doubled risk of splenic hemangiosarcoma, and bladder and urinary tract infections are so common they are called «spay incontinence».

While disease of the mitral valve, the valve located on the left side of the heart between the atrium and the ventricle, is the most common form of valvular disease in dogs, disease of the tricuspid valve is also seen.

Dental disease is one of the most common problems in dogs and cats.

The most common symptom of disseminated disease in dogs is lameness; the fungus has a predilection for infecting bones of the legs in dogs.

The most common form of arthritis seen in aging dogs is Osteoarthritis, also called Degenerative Joint Disease.

While heartworm disease is quite common in dogs, it is also easily prevented with the help of your veterinarian.

Mitral valve insufficiency is the most common of the acquired cardiac diseases in older dogs, affecting over 1/3 of dogs older than 10 years.

In some breeds, notably Doberman Pinschers, the disease is often an inherited one and Doberman Pinschers are one of the most common breeds of dogs to be affected with DCM.

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In fact, 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats over three years of age suffer from some form of dental disease, making it the most common pet health issue among our pet population in San Diego, CIn fact, 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats over three years of age suffer from some form of dental disease, making it the most common pet health issue among our pet population in San Diego, Cin San Diego, CA.

Below are a list of common questions pet owners ask about dental diseases in both dogs and cats.