Sentences with phrase «such as old dogs»

Their website also claims that services may be rendered in some cases for dogs at high anesthesia risk such as old dogs or dogs with chronic kidney, liver or heart disease.

Animals with weak immune systems, such as older dogs, tend to be more susceptible to infections and inflammation.

Some organizations, such as Old Dog Haven in Washington state and Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary in Tennessee, pull older dogs from shelters and take care of any urgent veterinary needs, and then they place the dogs in permanent foster homes and continue to cover all veterinary costs for the rest of the dogs» lives.

Not exact matches

Readers who enjoy timeless dog stories such as Old Yeller and Where the Red Fern Grows will find much to love in Sounder.»

Arsenal f.c is in the top 6 biggest clubs in europe and as such requires to be competing at all fronts not just competing for the F.A cup only.And with arsene wenger as manager that is just impossible.Fans are loosing wives cause of bets made, commiting murder when they are taunted about arsenal f.c loosing a game and also commiting suicide cause the pain is too unbearable.As you can see we are very passionate supporters so for every game its a matter of life and death.In a way an old dog can't be taught new tricks.

When Britain's third party can put aside its differences on issues such as Europe and our nuclear deterrent to join forces with the Conservatives, it must make us question the relevance of dog - tagging parties with ideological values of old.

The findings suggest that although wild animals may be important for the transmission of new diseases to humans, humanity's oldest companions — livestock and pets such as cattle and dogs provide the vital link in the emergence of new diseases.

Within weeks, he's deep into coaching Pita at swimming («There's no such thing as tough,» he instructs this nine - year - old, «There's trained and untrained»), helping her with homework, and looking after her new dog, a present from dad, feeling guilty about the frequent, unspecified trips he takes with mom.

Her film credits include starring roles in films such as «Jerry Maguire,» «For Love of the Game,» and the comedy «Old Dogs.»

The Miramax library holds some of the world's most sophisticated, thought - provoking and critically - acclaimed independent films including sex, lies, and videotape, The English Patient, Shakespeare In Love, Reservoir Dogs, Chicago, Good Will Hunting, Pulp Fiction, My Left Foot, Cinema Paradiso, Life is Beautiful, Amélie, Kill Bill, Volume I and II, No Country for Old Men, as well as scores of commercially successful films such as Bridget Jones's Diary, the Scream, Hellraiser and Scary Movie franchises and Spy Kids.

Despite her Father's protests, Opal insists on keeping the dog, and soon this inseparable pair are meeting many interesting people throughout the town, such as Otis (Dave Matthews), who works at the local pet store, and a mysterious old woman named Gloria Dump (Cicely Tyson).

By the same token, Krueger rejects the notion that policymakers should focus new investments in education on a particular age group, such as the very young: «Old dogs can learn new tricks,» he says, and the benefits of programs for teenagers and adults are apparent more quickly than those for young children.

He was 27 years old and has acted in movies such as Like Crazy and Alpha Dog, as well as recent Star Trek films.

As such, you should take careful note that it is unlawful in Tulsa to own any dog or cat over 4 months old, unless such dog or cat has a current vaccination against rabies and is licensed.

All funds collected are distributed as grants to organizations to support cats and dogs that need special care or extra help getting adopted due to conditions such as blindness, deafness, physical disabilities, birth defects, chronic illnesses, or old age.

This inherited trait is strongly affected by lifestyle and is evident in certain large breed dogs such as the Newfoundland, German Shepherd, Saint Bernard, and the Old English Sheepdog.

Adults: In order to have a fun, loving and well - mannered pet, older dogs frequently require basic obedience training, which consists of teaching dogs to obey «foundational» commands such as sit, down, come, heel, etc..

Is it common for dogs this old to have problems such as this?

The shepherd then bred these dogs with other herding and flock dogs such as the Old English Sheepdog and the Komondor.

When crate training or in dealing with problems such as separation anxiety, an old sweater or blanket that smells like you can make your dog feel more at ease.

Debilitating diseases such as canine arthritis and canine hip dysplasia are often common in older dogs, however, canine hip dysplasia can also be found in young dogs.

In other cases dogs are older, such as 5 - 6 years of age.

I have never especially liked the «snow dogs» such as the Husky, Eskimo, Malamute, Samoyed, etc. but I began training a Samoyed at work when he was only 10 weeks old and he picked up on training incredibly fast.

The contribution to the improvement of the possibilities of the practical use of such dogs in the relationship between humans and dogs, seems to have reached its maximum point: the German shepherd is used as a police dog, anti-drugs dog,, specialist in tracking down delinquents, old people and lost children, etc..

Just like people, when dogs grow older they may develop age - related conditions such as arthritis that can require more frequent vet visits, as well as medications.

Pregnancy can be extremely stressful for some dogs, such as the old or obese, and even cause death if eclampsia (loss of calcium) or hemorrhage or dystocia (difficult birth) develops.

You may encounter some difficulties, such as your dog choosing to eat only the old food, or not eating at all.

Some things can't be determined on a puppy until the pup is at least 2 years old, such as health problems and some types of temperament problems, so it is better to get an older dog from a shelter.

Some breeds are unique such as the medium - sized Bulldog that has a lifespan of only nine years meaning they are considered a senior dog at around five or six years old.

Usually, blood testing should be performed on an annual basis, especially with Older Dogs and Cats, which are prone to illnesses such as diabetes and kidney disease (among others), which are more easily revealed in their early stages by blood testing, and may otherwise be well hidden by your pet.

For instance, there are plenty of organizations which are devoted to senior animal rescue, such as Roland Senior Dog Rescue, and The Grey Muzzle, which would be happy to do the math and place a senior dog with a very appropriate senior person or couple, while also factoring in the length of time the dog might live with the person, the health and possible longevity of the person, the energy and training that animal will require from a much older person or coupDog Rescue, and The Grey Muzzle, which would be happy to do the math and place a senior dog with a very appropriate senior person or couple, while also factoring in the length of time the dog might live with the person, the health and possible longevity of the person, the energy and training that animal will require from a much older person or coupdog with a very appropriate senior person or couple, while also factoring in the length of time the dog might live with the person, the health and possible longevity of the person, the energy and training that animal will require from a much older person or coupdog might live with the person, the health and possible longevity of the person, the energy and training that animal will require from a much older person or couple.

With this in mind, you can see how a generalized topic such as «Human Foods that are Harmful to Pets» would be educational, and «Unusual Ways to Teach Your Old Dog New Tricks» would be fun to read.

Older dogs may have other health concerns that affect their teeth, such as diabetes, and will need to visit a pet dentist.

In the animal with a cough or any other breathing problem, the veterinarian will use a number of tools to determine if the cause is heart disease, lung disease (such as collapsing trachea) or both (which is often the case in older dogs).

By 8 weeks old, these smart dogs will be able to learn basic commands such as «sit,» «stay,» and «come.»

It has been well established that there are significant physiological differences between very young pups and older dogs Differences such as immaturity in the regulation of body temperature, blood sugar and resistance to infection should be considered.

Overfeeding and jumping off of high furniture such as beds can cause damage to the hips and spine, which may not present themselves until the dog gets older.

There are other things that will provoke a dog to bite, such as startling a dog while it is sleeping (remember the old saying: Let Sleeping Dogs Lie), staring a dog down, pinning a dog to the ground, scaring and chasing a dog, and cornering a dog when it is afraid of you.

a.) He lacks credentials; b.) He hasn't titled dogs in either obedience or in the show dog ring; c.) He uses «old methods» such as leash corrections, e-collars, dominance techniques, the alpha roll; which they claim induces «learned helplessness»; d.) The dogs are stressed when his methods are applied; e.) Some behavioral problems are medically related, are not going to be addressed by any kind of behavior modification program, and Cesar Millan doesn't clarify this in his writings or on his TV show; f.) He doesn't use the accepted behavioral terminology, and makes up his own behavioral vocabulary; and g.) He and his company are being sued by a former customer for allegedly injuring a dog; inferring or charging this is evidence he is a cruel and inhumane trainer.

Even older dogs need some level of exercise such as a short walk around the block or a game of ball in the yard.

And in the old days, before there were fences, and scent hounds would follow game animals for miles (such as hunting for raccoon, bear, deer, or boar), the dogs would eventually find their way back to the camp where they started out.

House - soiling Problems There are several types of house - soiling problems * Puppies who are just learning where to eliminate (some breeds are more difficult to train than others) * Older dogs who have never learned not to soil in the house * Dogs who have regressed * Newly adopted dogs who may be stressed and need help learning proper behavior * Marking behaviors such as leg lifting through - out the house House soiling problems may also be connected to separation anxiety issues or stressed caused by changes in their schedule or roudogs who have never learned not to soil in the house * Dogs who have regressed * Newly adopted dogs who may be stressed and need help learning proper behavior * Marking behaviors such as leg lifting through - out the house House soiling problems may also be connected to separation anxiety issues or stressed caused by changes in their schedule or rouDogs who have regressed * Newly adopted dogs who may be stressed and need help learning proper behavior * Marking behaviors such as leg lifting through - out the house House soiling problems may also be connected to separation anxiety issues or stressed caused by changes in their schedule or roudogs who may be stressed and need help learning proper behavior * Marking behaviors such as leg lifting through - out the house House soiling problems may also be connected to separation anxiety issues or stressed caused by changes in their schedule or routine

However, Chihuahuas can be a good pet if you have older kids such as teenagers who know how to be more careful with small dogs.

Large and giant dog breeds such as great danes, Saint Bernards, Bernese mountain dogs, Chinese shar - pei, Rottweilers, and mastiffs generally are not fully mature until they reach two years old or older.

In both dogs and cats, concurrent diseases of other organ systems such as hypertension (high blood pressure) and hyperthyroidism may be important contributors to heart disease, especially in older pets.

Laryngeal Paralysis, a common condition in middle - to old - age dogs, is usually seen in large breed dogs such as Labradors, Golden Retrievers, Saint Bernards, Newfoundlands, and Pointers.

Older dogs have a harder time processing theobromine, and are more likely to experience potentially fatal symptoms such as rapid heart rate.

Growing too fast at a young age can lead to problems such as hip dysplasia and arthritis when dogs get older.

This is a pretty healthy dog who may suffer from the normal dog ailments such as hip and joint issues as he gets older, but none of the debilitating or fatal health issues often found in other breeds.

There is a great need for special programs that are unique to old dogs, such as in - home hospice care or health care programs for dogs in loving homes that may need a little financial assistance as their dog ages.