Like many larger dogs, they are prone to
skeletal problems such as hip dysplasia.
Veterinary acupuncture is prescribed for a variety of conditions ranging from reproductive problems in cows, to musculo
skeletal problems such as paralysis or disc pathology in horses and dogs, as well as skin disease and feline asthma in cats, and diarrhoea and incontinence in pets.
Not exact matches
This expertise includes diagnosis as well as surgical and nonsurgical treatment for a wide range of
problems such as
skeletal deformities, musculoskeletal diseases, and traumatic injuries.
Recommended timing may depend on factors
such as expected age of
skeletal maturity, the presence of developmental
problems such as recessed vulva in females, and behavioral concerns.
Obesity is a common health
problem for dogs and cats of all ages, increasing the risk of serious diseases and health
problems,
such as diabetes, arthritis, and cardiovascular, respiratory, and muscular -
skeletal disorders.
Large dogs, especially giant ones, are prone to joint and
skeletal problems and feeding - related issues
such as bloat.
The size of Rottweilers leads them to share a number of joint /
skeletal problems with other large breeds of dogs
such as German Shepherds, Great Danes, Mastiffs etc..
Large breeds
such as Great Danes, Labrador retrievers, and Doberman Pinschers are more likely to develop
skeletal and joint
problems, including hip dysplasia.
Overdoses of vitamins and minerals in the diet have been proven to cause a variety of
problems,
such as cleft palate, heart defects and
skeletal anomalies.
It can be difficult to make a positive diagnosis since other
problems,
such as drug reactions, cancer, kidney disease, muscular
skeletal disorders can all have many of the same signs or symptoms.
Chondrodysplasia, a heritable
skeletal disorder that has been incorporated into the phenotype of many dog breeds [13], predisposes English bulldogs to
skeletal disorders
such as hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, luxating patella and shoulders, intervertebral disk disease, cruciate ligament rupture, hemivertebra, torsional pelvic deformity and
problems with normal copulation and parturition [14, 15].
Lack of vitamin A in puppies directly relates to retarded growth rates, weakness in the muscle, vision
problems, a poor coat condition,
skeletal and nervous disorders
such as hydrocephalus and cleft palate.