Sentences with phrase «prevent affected puppies»

By using the new DNA test, breeders can test their breeding stock, and, based upon this test, breed appropriately to prevent affected puppies from being produced.

However, by using the new DNA test, breeders can test their breeding stock, and, based upon this test, breed appropriately to prevent affected puppies from being produced.

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Older dogs sometimes develop an immunity that prevents roundworm eggs from maturing into adults, however, if these are not taken care of they can affect the next generation of puppies that come from that dog because the eggs will remain dormant in the dog's body.

Because this ailment frequently strikes puppies in the middle of their growth, limitation of free exercise with plenty of rest is critical to preventing further injury to non affected limbs.

Although the disease is rare in general, within an affected line it is important to control the gene frequency so as to prevent producing puppies affected with the disease.

The ideal use of DNA tests is to prevent producing affected puppies, while at the same time maintaining genetic diversity and gradually decreasing the prevalence of the disease gene (s) in the breed.

This ensures that if a potential breeding dog is a carrier of a specific disease - carrying gene that safety measures are put in place to prevent producing puppies affected by it.

The results of this test are intended to assist breeders when selecting the breeding pairs in order to prevent matings that would result in Type B PRA - affected puppies.

The food you feel also affects your puppy's quality of life, thus preventing you from being faced with months of frustration.

If more than 20 percent of the litter is affected, submitting a recently expired puppy for post mortem examination to determine the cause of death may be helpful in preventing additional puppy losses.