Sentences with phrase «on dogs with this disease»

With diligence and proper precautions, surgery and treatment of incidental trauma can be performed safely on dogs with this disease.

Not exact matches

Work on gene therapy is showing significant progress for restoring muscle strength and prolonging lives in dogs with a previously incurable, inherited neuromuscular disease.

«On the flip side of that, I would say that if you are able to demonstrate anti-cancer activity in a dog with very advanced disease, then it would be likely that you would have equivalent or better activity in people with a less advanced stage of the disease,» Fan said.

Big donors, for their part, prefer to work on diseases with a higher death toll or believe that reaching enough dogs is too complicated.

People can not acquire Lyme disease from their dogs, either, although cuddling with your furry friend could expose you to ticks that landed on your pet.

Because many dogs and cats end up with a lot of tartar on the teeth, as well as gum disease, an annual exam will help you stay on track of your pet's oral health and fix dental problems before they escalate.

Prescription dog food, such as the formula Sofie Jane was on, is often part of a maintenance program for dogs with chronic kidney disease, Dr. Davied says.

«Knowledge of the true breed makeup of a dog can help owners work with their vets to be on the lookout for certain diseases they never would have suspected and increase the chances their dog lives a healthy and happy life,» she says.

Familiarize your dog with a tooth brush and handling of its mouth at an early age; for small dogs this is extremely important since dental disease (including periodontitis, tooth loss and systemic infection from oral bacteria) often takes a huge toll on their health in their later years

Over my 27 years in practice, I have observed and treated many aging dogs diagnosed with kidney disease or are on the cusp of it.

While the ideal of fixing spinal injuries and curing disease may be a long way off, dogs treated with stem cells are enjoying a new lease on life.

Effect of pimobendan or benazepril hydrochloride on survival times in dogs with congestive heart failure caused by naturally occurring myxomatous mitral valve disease: the QUEST Study.

That may mean adjusting your dog's diet to reduce sodium intake for both kidney disease and cardiac problems, medicating with diuretics to get rid of unwanted fluids, and going on anti-seizure medications if that has been an issue.

Veterinarians can perform several different tests on a dog to identify whether or not it is infected with the disease.

Although great strides have been made in identifying genetic markers and developing screening tests for many gene - based diseases, there are no test yet for PLN, PLE, or RD. Therefore, the breed club's health committee recommends that close relatives of dogs with these diseases not be bred and that periodic tests be done on the relatives of affected dogs to determine if the disease is present and help establish a baseline for research.

Undergoing the grooming sessions with an experienced dog groomer, will be easier to detect the chances for these skin ailments and hence, you can prevent the diseases rather than finding a cure later on.

Purpose of Study: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of imaging findings on surgical decision - making in dogs with colonic and rectal disease of any kind (cancer or non-cancer).

Dr. Oliver Knesl, marketing manager for companion animal biologicals at Pfizer, told the VIN News Service that his company's marketing efforts focus on educating practitioners about how the virus works in tandem with other pathogens that cause respiratory disease in dogs.

On the other hand, I've seen dogs and cats that were barely middle - aged with problems such as arthritis, skin tumors, dental disease and cataracts — again, all commonly associated with «normal» aging.

This afternoon I examined a dog at our clinic that had been diagnosed with a disease of the parathyroid gland — a tiny nodule that sits on top of the thyroid gland and controls the calcium levels in the bloodstream.

Usually, blood testing should be performed on an annual basis, especially with Older Dogs and Cats, which are prone to illnesses such as diabetes and kidney disease (among others), which are more easily revealed in their early stages by blood testing, and may otherwise be well hidden by your pet.

Dogs with chronic renal failure can live for a few months to a few years depending on how well the dog takes to treatment and how quickly the disease progresses.

While there is still a lot of research going on to treat canine gum diseases, the only thing that veterinarians recommend is the regular brushing of your dog's teeth with toothpaste that has ingredients to prevent gum irritation etc..

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We are sorry to announce that due to a pharmaceutical backorder, The Drake Center is experiencing a shortage of Apoquel, a new medication recently released on the veterinary market to relieve itching in dogs with allergic skin disease.

Next, doctors will try the same treatment on dogs with oral melanoma, a terrible disease similar to mucosal melanoma in humans.

Other signs of periodontal disease may include your dog avoiding its kibble, or not wanting to chew on his once - loved bully sticks, or not wanting to pick up and play with their favorite toys.

It is estimated that 1 dog in 10 suffers from some type of heart disease.1 The statistics for valvular heart disease are even more sobering, ranging from 10 percent of young dogs to as high as 35 percent of dogs ages 13 years and older.2 Although there are a number of treatment options for dogs with CHF caused by MMVD, there had been no consensus on what treatments could be beneficial in the preclinical stage of heart disease.3

On average, about 50 % (range, 41 % to 83 %) of dogs diagnosed with MPL have bilateral luxations.14, 15 In 2 studies of cats, the occurrence of bilateral PL was 38 % in one3 and 81 % in the other.2 Concurrent CCL disease in patients diagnosed with PL has been discussed and studied; rates range from 4 % to 41 %.12, 16 The predominant theory behind this occurrence is that CCL ruptures or tears (commonly abbreviated as CCLRs) may result from chronic PL because of malalignment of the extensor mechanism of the stifle and internal rotation of the proximal tibia.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of pimobendan with conventional therapies on survival and reocurrence of pulmonary edema in dogs with congestive heart failure (CHF) caused by myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD).

These conditions are inherited as X chromosome linked disorders, meaning only male dogs can become affected with the disease, while female dogs, though not clinically affected, can carry the mutation and pass it on to their young.

Vickie Olesker Oppenheimer is an incredible resource on this disease, as a Cocker Mom who has faced this illness with her own dog.

In an era where cardiovascular disease and obesity are on the rise in both people and their pets, it is clear that exercising with dogs can benefit humans and animals alike... and I don't know that many dogs who are not willing to go for a walk (but be sure that you talk to your veterinarian before increasing your pet's exercise — because some dogs may not benefit from increased exercise)

Forty - nine dogs with a confirmed diagnosis of chronic intestinal disease (exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, inflammatory bowel disease, bacterial overgrowth, acute or chronic gastritis) were fed a diet containing a high concentration of fat (> 20 % on a dry matter basis)[12,13,15,17].

More information on the importance of a proper diet for pets with heart disease, including lists dog and cat foods made especially for these animals, can be found in the Diet section.

In general, all normal dogs, and dogs with asymptomatic heart disease and heart failure that are well controlled on medications, have a breathing rate between 15 - 30 breaths every minute when they are resting calmly or sleeping.

This story references Dr. Candace Croney's study conducted with the Center for Animal Welfare Science on the prevalence of periodontal disease in a population of dogs in commercial breeding facilities in Indiana and Illinois.

For dogs with severe heartworm disease, treatment may be too harsh on the respiratory system, in that case your veterinarian will determine the best treatment plan for your pet.

If your dog is diagnosed with kidney disease, your vet will probably put him on a special diet depending on the severity of the disease.

In dogs, thoracic radiography provides the most information on disease severity and is a good screening tool for dogs with clinical signs compatible with dirofilariasis.

She provided both medical and surgical care for her patients and deals with various dog and cat diseases and conditions on a regular basis.

Your dog will need to be tested with a simple blood test for heartworm disease on an annual basis.

Ticks can pass on diseases such as Lyme disease, so if you live in an area with ticks (most of the country now), do frequent tick checks all over your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel's (dog's) body — especially for Cavalier puppies, whose immune systems are not yet developed.

Having had a dog with irritable bowel disease, I can attest to the havoc that can take hold on a dog's digestive system with even the slightest diversion from a diet that works (the dreaded table scrap!).

The thrombus can be classified based on its location and the clinical signs it produces (eg, jugular venous thrombosis in large animals associated with prolonged venous catheterization, pulmonary arterial thromboembolism associated with heartworm disease in dogs).

For many years, the prevailing wisdom regarding nutrition for diabetic cats centered on the use of high - fiber diets, which are prescribed for human and dogs with the disease, because fiber has been shown to minimize the impact of dietary carbohydrates on blood sugar.

Vestibular Disease: a balance problem that may cause dogs to roll on the ground that may be confused with a seizure.

And dogs with medical conditions such as kidney or liver disease should avoid too much protein, as this can cause additional stress on the organs, accelerating the progression of the illness.

A pain management program paired with joint supplements can work wonders on how well your dog lives with arthritis or other joint diseases.

A question of nutritional impact on the disease can be raised when comparing the dog's change in diet with the predominant diet of those in the 100 - dog study: raw or cooked beef, eggs, cereal, and milk.