Sentences with phrase «signs of disease»

I make my estimate of worm burden based on the number of unprotected months of mosquito exposure, age of the dog, and whether there are any outward clinical signs of disease (as opposed to just a blood test result).

The first signs of the disease usually appear between 3 and 5 years of age in affected dogs.

The NDA's state veterinarian, Dr. JJ Goicoechea, DVM, recommends postponing this weekend's high school rodeo in Moapa Valley because some horses present at last weekend's rodeo in Boulder City are now showing signs of disease.

It significantly decreases clinical signs of disease and reduces viral shedding.

If you bring your amphibian to us because it is already showing clinical signs of disease, we will address the issues and offer several services to help your pet overcome its illness.

If you bring your snake to us because it is already showing clinical signs of disease, we will address the issues and offer several services to help your reptile overcome its illness.

If you bring your bird to us because it is already showing clinical signs of disease, we will address the issues and offer several services to help your pet overcome its illness.

Your veterinarian may be able to find early signs of disease before it becomes obvious.

Our annual checkup includes a comprehensive physical exam and screening for early signs of disease and any necessary vaccinations.

It should be understood that the earliest signs of the disease is associated with joint laxity or joint looseness.

Death always occurs once a rabies - infected animal shows signs of disease.

For your rabbit, it may be that there is respiratory disease that is subclinical as your rabbit does not appear sick most of the time, has signs that are only seen occasionally, and when your rabbit does show signs of disease, it gets better on its own.

Some may become infected but develop no obvious signs of the disease.

It does exist, but it only treats the clinical signs of the disease, not the actual fungal infection!

No systemic signs of disease are seen.

Since it can take up to two weeks for an infected horse to show signs of the disease, any new horses on the farm should be kept in isolation for at least that time.

Signs of disease — pain, difficulty walking, muscle spasms or paralysis — typically appear in small or short dogs when they are 3 to 6 years old.

It's quite possible a patient could be fighting an infection without showing any signs of disease.

This test can provide valuable information about the health status of the pet before clinical signs of the disease are observed.

Even those dogs that appear to make a full recovery may develop fatal neurological signs of the disease later in life.

Adult animals may not show any outward signs of disease when infected but sill may pass the infection to other animals and children.

Some dogs display mild or no signs of disease, while others develop severe illness or death, often as a result of kidney injury.

Treatment for SIBO: SIBO stands for «small intestinal bacterial overgrowth,» meaning that lack of ability to properly digest food in the small intestine (where the lion's share of digestion takes place once food leaves the stomach) creates an environment that allows «bad» bacteria to overtake «good» bacteria, worsening the gastrointestinal signs of the disease.

During the cat exams, which can last from 15 to 30 minutes, your veterinarian will examine all over your cat's body from head to tail, trying to find signs of disease or anything uncommon.

You may be seeing more of your veterinarian during this stage because routine visits (at least two per year) are important to stay on top of your cat's health and spot early signs of disease.

Cutaneous cytology is a procedure in which the affected skin cells are examined microscopically for signs of disease, yeast infections, or mites.

In the subclinical stage, dogs are infected, but do not show outward signs of the disease though they may have laboratory test abnormalities.

The clinical signs of the disease that was ravaging her body were so clear that she was easy to diagnose.

Take him to the vet for vaccines every year, watch out for any signs of disease, and practice good hygiene.

Our pets age much quicker than we do and only your veterinarian can detect the subtle signs of disease.

Because there are so few early signs of the disease, routine testing to detect heartworms is very important.

Unfortunately, other than bad breath, there are few signs of the disease process evident to the owner, and professional dental cleaning and... Continue Reading

Signs of the disease can often be confused with other illnesses as they are many but if your dog is exhibiting any of these behaviours seek medical advice immediately.

These causes are much rarer than simple trauma, so are usually only considered when there are multiple sites or recurrences of panniculitis or steatitis, or other signs of disease.

Cats are so good at hiding signs of disease, which is even more important to bring them in.

Signs of the disease can be vague and look like other problems: fever, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, weakness, depression and lethargy can all be signs of infection.

This disease is especially prevalent in German Shepherds; the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals notes that one in five German Shepherds whose hips are x-rayed and reported to the OFA show signs of the disease.

This should include a money - back guarantee if you discover within some specified period that your pet has signs of disease.

These dogs do not show clinical signs of the disease but they can pass the mutation on to their offspring.

You should therefore routinely check your hamster for any signs of disease, illness or injury, and contact your veterinarian if your hamster is suffering from serious or prolonged health problems.

All major, serious wounds and / or clinical signs of disease require hands - on evaluation by a licensed veterinarian and / or certified / licensed veterinary technician.

To help maintain a healthy dog mouth, brush their teeth a few times a week with a dog approved toothpaste, inspect the inside of the mouth for signs of disease, give dental chews, clean dog toys often, give raw watery fruits and vegetables, frequently clean food and water bowls, and provide fresh water everyday.

Caring for an elderly cat is not all about monitoring for signs of disease.

Veterinary nurses and technicians can play a key role, through clinics and nurse consultations, in assisting owners of older cats to manage their changing needs and monitor for the subtle signs of disease to ensure early identification and treatment.

Regular check ups for our senior pets are essential in maintaining their health and picking up on the early signs of disease, helping your pet to live a longer and better quality life.

Some dogs in the early stages of heartworm may show no signs of the disease, while advanced heartworm disease can cause a cough, sluggishness, trouble breathing, and heart problems.

A complete physical examination should be done to evaluate your bird for any physical signs of disease.

Signs of the disease are poor appetite, weight loss and difficult respiration.

Dogs with heartworm don't show any signs of the disease until they are so far gone that severe damage has happened within the heart, so early detection is important.

That is, an animal may have the affected genes, but not show signs of the disease.