Sentences with phrase «predisposed animals»

Animal models strongly support this pathophysiological mechanism whereby iodine induces thyroid autoimmunity, as, «Excessive iodine intake can precipitate spontaneous thyroiditis in genetically predisposed animals, by increasing the immunogenicity of thyroglobulin (TG)» (19).

Various factors such as obesity, thick hair coat, brachycephalic conformation («smush - faced» dogs such as bulldogs, pugs, boxers, etc), strenuous exercise, water deprivation, or exposure to hot / humid weather, can predispose an animal to heat stroke.

We want to maintain the urine pH at no more than 7, because a higher pH will predispose the animal to developing struvite crystals.

A deficiency in key nutrients can also weaken the organism and predispose animals to suffer from symptoms of dermatitis or allergies.

There are a variety of non-medical factors that have been shown to predispose animals to obesity.

The cherry eye (prolapsed third eyelid gland) should never be surgically removed because it predisposes the animal to a dry eye condition that will need chronic medications and / or surgery.

Factors that predispose animals to heat stroke include obesity, brachycephalics (the term for «short - nosed» dogs such as pugs, Boston terriers, and English bulldogs), genetics, heart disease, humidity, water immersion, and not being acclimated to a warm climate.

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It is also suitable for animals particularly predisposed to food sensitivities.

Now a study suggests that females are predisposed to develop fears for potentially dangerous animals.

Because mirror neuron activity is thought to be a very basic part of brain function — and it can be seen in many animals besides humans — the new finding supports the notion that our brain is predisposed to distinguish «us versus them.»

Previous explanations for the condition include the suggestion that people are evolutionarily predisposed to respond to clusters of round shapes because these shapes are also found on poisonous animals, like some snakes and the blue - ringed octopus.

The one - two punch of warming waters and ocean acidification is predisposing some marine animals to dissolving quickly under conditions already occurring off the Northern California coast, according to a study from the University of California, Davis.

Yet despite achieving some encouraging results in animal models of MS, drugs that block the activity of TNF tend not work in patients with MS.. In fact, they usually make symptoms worse, and they may even have caused the disease in people predisposed to it, says Fugger.

Researchers gave animal models an oral supplement of spermidine and found that they lived longer and were less likely than untreated individuals to have liver fibrosis and cancerous liver tumors, even when predisposed for those conditions.

If, say, an unexpected adverse event pops up in a human trial, the informaticians can then sift animal, lab, and human data to investigate the possibility that certain gene variants or other factors predispose patients to the adverse event.

An explosion of recent studies in both animals and people suggests that resident microbes can influence susceptibility to diseases from HIV to asthma, predispose to obesity across generations, and tinker with how the body responds to drugs.

These modulations of vascular reactivity in diabetic animals may predispose female arteries to vascular injury (279).

Frequent exercise cuts the risk of cancers associated with IGF - 1 to a much greater extent than cutting animal protein does, and also doesn't predispose you to the diseases associated with low IGF - 1.

We look at two important variants that can indicate your body is predisposed to weight gain when consuming a diet high in saturated fats, like coconut oil and animal fats.

My message and the message of Why We Get Fat was not that we should all be eating nothing but animal products — and certainly not the unappetizing meat and eggs that Oz's crew prepared as props — but that carbohydrate - rich foods are inherently fattening, some more so than others, and that those of us predisposed to put on fat do so because of the carbs in the diet.

According to the Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine, «Animals that are overweight or those with inflammation of the pancreas are predisposed to developing diabetes.

The presence of hip or elbow dysplasia is a clear indication that an animal is genetically predisposed for the disease; thus, there is a possibility that the dog will contribute some genes that predispose its offspring for developing the disease.

Scaling tartar on an awake animal, without polishing the teeth, leaves a rough surface to the tooth, predisposing the tooth for more plaque and tartar accumulation, quicker.

The test is only recommended for predisposed breeds, but can be performed on DNA samples from any dog, collected through swabbing the inside of the animal's cheek with a sterile cotton swab.

Predisposing factors towards infection include age (puppies and kittens are at higher risk than adult animals), life - style (free - roaming or hunting animals being predisposed), and local climate (pets living in warmer, more humid climates are predisposed).

These animals are predisposed to chronic infections, not to mention the pain and discomfort of a distended urinary bladder.

It is important when housing any number of animals under one roof to at least have a basic understanding of diseases and how they are transmitted and to understand the stressors that compromise the animals» well being and predispose to illness.

American Pit Bull Terrier / American Staffordshire Terrier - These dogs were originally bred for bull baiting and dog fighting, and as a result are predisposed to be aggressive to other animals.

They are affectionate towards their families and OK with other pets, especially when raised with them, but are predisposed to chasing small animals and birds.

The «Temperament Correct» pit bull: seeks out human interaction; is responsive, biddable and eager to please; may be genetically predisposed to aggression towards other dogs or animals; is appropriately submissive; is well balanced and optimistic; enjoys handling; presents good eye contact; is able to be calm in the presence of other dogs on leash or — if initially leash reactive - can learn how to tolerate their presence; is willing to connect with handler during high arousal; can be handled safely even in times of high arousal; accepts a reasonable amount of confinement; drops arousal levels quickly when removed from a stressful situation; is social with people of all types; is responsive and good natured; is never aggressive towards humans.

Genetics: Some animals simply have the genes that predispose them to obesity.

Dogs whose immune status is compromised, such as those in pet stores, animal shelters or other high - density housing facilities and those with cancer, poor nutritional status, internal or external parasites or other systemic diseases, are also predisposed to developing ringworm.

This indicates that there may be genetic factors that predispose certain animals to the disease.

One must realize though that some individual animals are predisposed to recurring bladder infections and these individuals may form new struvite stones repeatedly.

Senility is also a predisposing factor, especially in small breed animals (Hyun, 2005; Atkins et al., 2009, Lewis et al., 2011; Borgarelli and Buchanan, 2012).

Older animals, and those that are spayed or neutered, frequently become less active than they previously were and thus become predisposed to putting on weight.

I recommend you supplement your pet's amino - acid - rich diet with Coenzyme Q10, especially if you have an animal that is predisposed to cardiovascular disease.

Animals who have required assistance with delivery are often predisposed to metritis.

Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate are naturally occurring nutritional supplements widely recommended for their potential value in helping animals suffering from or genetically predisposed to suffering from hip dysplasia (as well as other forms of dysplasia).

Young animals, particularly certain breeds, may be genetically predisposed to develop some types of joint disease.

Irresponsible breeders and owners have created animals conditioned and genetically predisposed to aggression.

These include bladder stone removal, internal organ biopsy, mass removal / biopsy, intestinal foreign body removal, stomach tacking (gastropexy) for animals predisposed to «bloat», laceration repair, and MANY others!

Beyond the typical animal who may have Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Dilated Cardiomyopathy, heart murmurs, arrhythmias, valve defects, abnormal blood pressure, Heartworm Disease, and other conditions that affect the Cardiovascular system - «normal» animals who may be of a breed predisposed to cardiac problems (Bengal cats and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, or Dobermans Dilated Cardiomyopathy), a dog who has recovered from Heartworm infection, a cat with Hyperthyroidism who would be prone to developing a heart condition, or any animal that you desire to support Cardiovascular health for - CardioBoost is a wonderful consideration.

By this I mean there is a predisposing condition underlying the diabetes that allowed this animal to come down with these particular symptoms.

Joint issues are not exclusive to older pets, but also younger animals that are active or predisposed to certain health conditions.

Because of this, fire animals are predisposed toward behavioral disorders such as restlessness, mania, and separation anxiety.

Wood animals are also predisposed to conditions associated with the wind pathogen in Chinese medicine.