Sentences with phrase «problem occurring in dogs»

While most people know that this is a problem occurring in dogs, not as many know that it can affect feline pets as well.

Over 300 genetic health problems occur in dogs.

Not exact matches

Also keep in mind that in male dogs humping can sometimes be a sign of a physical problem like prostate trouble, and in both males and females, humping can occur due to irritation or infection.

The problem of too many dogs and cats, commonly called pet overpopulation, overwhelmingly occurs in, and takes its toll on, poor communities.

In fact, it doesn't occur to many dog or cat caretakers to look into their pets» ears until there is a noticeable problem — odor, discharge or clear indications of discomfort.

It is hard to imagine what it must feel like to have your tail grow back into your skin, but this is a problem that occurs in corkscrew tailed dogs like the Bulldog.

In most cases, problems occur when a dog is not aware of what you expect from him.

I would continue to follow her urine protein / creatinine ratio, which is MUCH more important than some sort of quantifying lyme diagnosis test, as the urine protein / creatinine ratio can pick up early kidney problems, which can occur on rare occasions in dogs, especially Goldens who have been exposed to lyme disease.

There is a growing list of joint and collagen related changes that occur after vaccination and they are implicated in joint disease which has become a significant problem in today's dog population.

For instance, knowing your dog's breed has a high pack drive and the problems that may typically occur from this type of behavior drive can help better prepare you in preventing possible separation anxiety issues.

While this only occurs in 1 in 5000 dogs, it is a more serious problem which likely would require hospitalization.

Dogs are rarely affected by hyperthyroidism and when it occurs in this species it is normally the result of a diet problem or cancer of the thyroid gland.

Dogs of all ages and breeds are susceptible to scaly skin; however the problem may be more likely to occur in very young or old dogs, dogs who are immunocompromised or living in suboptimal environmeDogs of all ages and breeds are susceptible to scaly skin; however the problem may be more likely to occur in very young or old dogs, dogs who are immunocompromised or living in suboptimal environmedogs, dogs who are immunocompromised or living in suboptimal environmedogs who are immunocompromised or living in suboptimal environments.

We need to do some training, find a different way to exercise that dog in the meantime, and certainly leave a park immediately when we see the potential for a problem to occur.

If the problem is occurring in your backyard, try putting a leash on your dog the next time he / she ventures outdoors.

Being located inside a dog or cat's body, problems occurring in these internal organs often don't become visible until they reach advanced stages.

This is what occurs in all autoimmune diseases - problems like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis in people or thyroid disease, pemphigus and certain anemias in dogs.

This situation in dogs can be caused by a congenital problem (there since birth) or one that occurs as the dog goes through life — being tugged on or picked up by its collar.

All kinds of dogs — purebred, crossbred, and mixed — but the risk of health problems occurring in a purebred dog is higher than in a crossbreed or mixed breed.

This problem is usually inherited and we commonly see this condition in the Shar - Pei, Chow Chow, Bulldog, Retriever, Rottweiler, and Setter breeds at a young age, though the condition can occur in aging dogs as well as cats and foals.

A similar estrogen problem (sertoli cell tumor) occasionally occurs in male dogs that have undescended testicles (cryptorchids).

Although the cause of motion sickness is not fully understood, it is generally thought that it occurs when the inner ear is disturbed from repeated motion, such as the movement of a car, plane, or boat.4 Motion sickness is most commonly reported in puppies and young dogs, many of which outgrow it.5 Unfortunately, many more do not outgrow it, and it becomes a lifelong problem.

Another common problem that occurs in the elbow of dogs is osteochonritis dissecans (osteochondrosis) in which a flap of cartilage breaks loose within the joint causing pain when it is trapped between joint surfaces.

Occasionally, knee and back problems will occur in the same dog.

The same problems can occur in shelter mixed breed dogs but nobody tests them.

A common problem in dogs can occur in the ear.

I read in 1 review above that her dog had developed a cough while on 4 Health and my 8 mo old dane had the same problem but it never occurred to me that it could be the food.

So I consider almost any rise in kidney values to be worrisome in a dog, unless I am convinced it is occurring due to dehydration rather than real kidney problems.

Symptoms of disease include vomiting, lethargy and anorexia, and based on preliminary data, the problem appears more likely to occur in small - breed dogs that are fed the treats regularly or in amounts exceeding the labeled feeding recommendations.

Low potassium levels are a common problem in dogs with pancreatitis but high potassium levels can also occur and are more dangerous for the dog.

Among the most common problems occurring in the recently - spayed dog concerns loose sutures or stitches.

More commonly, intussusception occurs in young dogs, (less than a year of age) possibly because of the higher incidence of parasite problems and viral enteritis (distemper and parvovirus)

These multi-organ problems are less likely to occur in dogs.

Whereas in dogs, prenatal infection (infection prior to birth) may be a significant problem (puppies may become infected by the placental blood flow and then later through the mother's milk), prenatal infection has not been demonstrated to occur in kittens.

Other structural problems of the heart are congenital and symptoms usually occur in the dog's first year.

Nephritic syndrome in dogs usually occurs secondary to other diseases and can easily be confused for liver problems.

The problem is more likely to occur in older females, although any dog can develop an infection.

These problems aren't common in dogs but it's thought that a taurine deficiency can contribute to causing these problems when they do occur, so adding taurine can help.

Oral problems like dog plaque are one of the most common occurring health issues in dogs.

(ref steiner1999) However, unlike in dogs, when pancreatitis occurs in cats, it is usually part of a multi-organ problem.

Besides preventing more unwanted puppies and kittens, spaying and neutering your dog or cat prevents diseases and prevents many behavioral problems that occur in unaltered pets.

This disease tends to occur in older dogs that commonly have other problems.

If you dog has an infection, then other problems could occur such as the formation of bladder stones, issues with the bladder wall, kidney problems (pyelonephritis) and a bacterial infection in the blood (sepsis).

All dogs experience a gradual decrease in mobility, strength and stability with normal aging; for some dogs, though, the problem occurs earlier in life or affects mobility to a more significant degree.

If stone problems are occurring in related dogs, in otherwise young and healthy animals, or if there is a history of unexplained, chronic urinary tract infections, a genetic factor should be considered.

* has spent a number of years studying and learning about their breed * is active in one or more breed clubs or similar groups and thus is in regular contact with other people in the breed * knows their breeding stock inside and out for several generations back * has an «eye for a dog» and has developed a detailed picture of the type of dog they're breeding toward * almost always compete in some in some sort of activity with their dogs (conformation, working activities, obedience etc.) so as to have a realistic idea of how their dogs compare to others of the same the breed * is knowledgable about the hereditary problems that occur in their breed and has the appropriate tests done prior to breeding in order to decrease the likelihood of their occurance in their pups * considers temperament important * is knowledgable about the mating and whelping of dogs in general, so as to minimize the chances of injury or death to the breeding dogs * is extremely concerned with the quality of the homes that their puppies are destinied for, to the point of not performing a breeding if they don't feel good homes will be available for the pups * never has more dogs of their own than they are properly able to care for * is willing and able to educate and build a relationship with their puppy buyers * is honest * uses spay / neuter contracts and / or limited registration to prevent the casual breeding of their puppies * is ALWAYS willing to take back a dog of their breeding if a puppy buyer can not keep it for any reason.

Monitor appetite - Daily fluctuations in appetite do occur, but a change in what is normal for your dog may indicate early kidney problems.

These can also occur in dogs that are shaking their heads, which can be a problem from allergies, flea bite irritation, mosquito bites and ear infections.

It can also occur as an acquired problem in older dogs.

A problem called elbow dysplasia is a developmental abnormality that occurs in the elbow joint of dogs, mostly of the medium to large breeds.