Sentences with phrase «reproductive health of our dogs»

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Besides the dog's general state of health, the most common symptoms of this disease are manifested on a neuromuscular, dermatological, cardiovascular, reproductive and ocular level.

The needs for calories may vary from one dog to another based on individual nutritional needs which vary with age, reproductive status, activity levels, body weight and the overall state of health.

Not only do all large CBEs fit the dictionary of puppy mill, but a study published in the Journal of Applied Animal Behaviour Science found that «Common to virtually all CBEs are the following: large numbers of dogs; maximally efficient use of space by housing dogs in or near the minimum space permitted by law; housing breeding dogs for their entire reproductive lives — in most cases, years — in their cages or runs; dogs rarely if ever permitted out of their primary enclosures for exercise or play; absence of toys or other forms of enrichment; minimal to no positive human interaction or companionship; and minimal to no health care.»

And as a study in the Journal of Applied Animal Behaviour Science found, «Common to virtually all CBEs are the following: large numbers of dogs; maximally efficient use of space by housing dogs in or near the minimum space permitted by law; housing breeding dogs for their entire reproductive lives — in most cases, years — in their cages or runs; dogs rarely if ever permitted out of their primary enclosures for exercise or play; absence of toys or other forms of enrichment; minimal to no positive human interaction or companionship; and minimal to no health care.»

Over a period of several years this included incredible improvements in reproductive health, and also in orthopedic problems in young dogs of the giant breeds.

Almost 25 % of the breeders who responded to the 1999 Australian Shepherd Club of America breed health survey reported having dogs with reproductive failures (low sperm count, lack of libido, failure to conceive, small litters or poor mothering ability).

In addition to the reduction in reproductive cancers, there are a number of other beneficial health effects seen in dogs that are spayed and neutered.

Basic knowledge of, and ability to learn and communicate general health, reproductive and spay / neuter information of companion animals (dogs, cats and rabbits).

In the current study, the effects of a range of concentrations of CaCl2 on reproductive physiology and canine health were measured in male dogs over a 12 - month period.

Once semen is collected, we choose the most appropriate route of artificial insemination based on the reproductive health of the female and the male dog.