Sentences with phrase «weight of a large dog»

This is because a false joint simply is not strong enough to readily support the weight of a large dog and mobility will likely be compromised.

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This absolutely large seat doesn't have a weight limit, but instead is made for dogs of the biggest sizes.

This dry dog food can be fed to puppies of all breed types, including to large breed puppies for up to two years depending on their growth period and adult weight range.

Large dog breeds reach adult weights of 50 pounds or more, and they need big nutrition to match!

Iams Optimal Weight dog food for large breeds is a good choice for helping your golden retriever stay trim while still getting all of the nutrition they need.

This dog food diet is suitable for large dogs with adult weights of 55 - 110 pounds and giant breeds with adult weights of over 110 pounds.

Rhodesian Ridgeback - a purebred, large dog from Zimbabwe with a typical lifespan of 12 years, height of 26 inches, and weight of 85 pounds.

(Possibly 500 mgs per 10 lbs of body weight twice daily up to a maximum of 2500 mgs twice daily for a very large dog).

Large / giant dogs like the Cane Corso usually need about 20 calories per pound of body weight per day.

Function of the leg in larger dogs is harder to predict due to the limitations of the weight - bearing capability of the false fibrous joint.

You may see larger amounts of fiber in weight control dog foods or in foods that are lower in quality so it's worth reading the label to know how much fiber is in the food.

A general rule is a small breed dog requires about 40 calories per pound of body weight and a large breed dog might need about 22.5 calories per pound of body weight.

Large breed dogs especially tend to put on quite a bit of weight during pregnancy.

Therefore, while there are no specific weight guidelines for the use of an FHO, smaller dogs typically have a better outcome since less stress and force is carried on the false joint than would be in a large breed dog.

We do not recommend this food for weight control for large and giant breed dogs because of the pea bran meal and powdered cellulose in the food.

It is intended for large breed dogs between 1 and five years of age with an ideal weight of 55 to 110 pounds; and giant breeds between 1 and 4 years of age with an ideal weight of over 110 pounds.

You should know that any dog who is likely to reach and surpass 50 pounds of weight when reaching maturity is considered to be of large breed.

Many users of the collar note its ability to deter unwanted pulling, even on extra large dogs with considerable strength and weight.

So, when choosing a weight control dog food for your large or giant breed dog, choose one that has more nutritious sources of fiber.

Smaller dogs will not need the same amount of correction as to a larger dog, that's why it is important to read what the weight zone is for the electronic collar.

The problem with raw meaty bones is not giving weight bearing ones of larger mammals because they are too hard and the dogs could break teeth I stick to rabbit and chicken if they get bones in their diet [we feed a raw prey model diet here].

The HSD Large Breed also comes with glucosamine and chondroitin, making sure your pet's joints are kept at their prime to help support the ever - growing weight of your dog.

Joint pain is common to a large number of dogs and it is either due to their age or weight.

In this regard, it is worthwhile to remember that small size dogs have a body surface area that is proportionally greater than that of large and giant size dogs: this means that the calorie requirement per kg of body weight is higher in small size breeds than in large and giant breeds.

This toy is available is six sizes, from extra small to extra-extra large and the sizing is based on the weight of your dog.

Dogs can tolerate much larger amounts of ivermectin in relation to their body weight than cats can.

Very large dogs usually need about 40 calories per pound of body weight per day while very small dogs (like Pomeranians) need about 20 calories per pound of body weight per day.

«About 7 percent of a small or medium dog's weight is its GI tract, whereas a large or giant breed dog's GI tract is only 2.5 percent of its entire weight, so it doesn't have the same ratio as other dogs and generally has looser stools.

Depending on the final adult size of his breed, your large dog might reach his adult height and weight at 2 to 3 years old.

A small dog requires 40 calories per pound of body weight, whereas a larger breed dog requires far less.

A weight of 10 - 18 pounds makes this a relatively large toy breed, and suggests its heritage as a dog bred for being comfortable on your lap.

Recommended for large dogs, age 1 to 5, with an ideal weight of 55 to 110 lbs and giant breed dogs age 1 to 4 with an ideal weight of 110 +

Though it may sound counterintuitive, as a general rule, large breed dogs require less food and small breed dogs require more food when expressed on a volume of food per pound of body weight.

Ever patient and loyal, this large dog breed would make a great addition to any family with children, despite having a potential height of 23 to 28 inches and a weight of up to 110 pounds.

Too much protein in the diet of a large breed dog can cause excess weight gain in a short space of time, which can put stress on developing joints and lead to conditions such as arthritis in future.

Avoid large breed formulas that are intended for breeds like Great Danes, Bullmastiffs or Bernese Mountain Dogs that can reach an adult weight of 70 pounds or more.

On the physical side, the German Shepherd Dog is of medium to large size, with enough weight to be effective as a herder or a patrolman, but not so big as to be cumbersome.

The large breeds of dogs (typically dogs whose adult weight is over fifty or sixty pounds) have several bone diseases that occur during the period of rapid growth that happens up to two years of age.

As I have already said, it is best to choose a dog food that focuses on high protein and low carbohydrates (under 25 %), as dogs don't need a large amount of carbs, and it is a primary cause of weight gain.

The Newfoundland does well as a family dog but as with the Saint Bernard often knocks down smaller children since it is unaware of its large size and hefty weight.

Furthermore, due to the large variance of dog breeds, the dose for a particular medication will be vastly different based on the size and weight of the individual dog.

Other Foods I have tried and really like and use occasionally in rotation: Petcurean products - Go and Now products from Petcurean in Western Canada (Go Fit and Free Senior, Go Sensitivity and Shine Salmon or Duck formulas, Go Daily Defense Lamb or Chicken formulas) and any of the NOW products that have reasonable fat levels, always looking to keep the fat content reasonable for our minis.; various Fromm products, Nature's Variety Prairie: New Zealand Venison Meal & Millet Medley; various Wellness formulas (canned and dry); Merrick Senior Medley (dry) and various Merrick canned formulas; Innova: various formulas, I especially like Innova Adult Dry Large or Small Bites, Innova Senior Plus Dry, Innova Adult Dry Red Meat Large or Small Bites (have not tried puppy); California Natural products; Holistic Blend - Chicken and Lamb Formulas; Evo Weight management; Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul; and PC Nutrition First products, as well as their Nutrition First Small Breed puppy food which I have personally raised litters on, is first rate.

Two meals a day are usually sufficient to promote weight gain of 0.5 to 1.0 kg per week in larger dogs; diarrhea generally resolves within 2 - 3 days, and coprophagia and polyphagia also often disappear within a few days.

In general the larger a dog breed the more strain is put on their joints and organs to support the weight of the body.

The manufacturer recommends a maximum weight of 20 pounds, although slightly larger dogs may still enjoy sleeping in it.

But a lot of fun adult dog retrieving toys are not suited to puppies, due to their large size or heavy weight.

Your dog's knee joint is the largest joint in her body and carries most of her body weight.

Large amounts of sugar can cause digestive upset, weight gain, and even diabetes in dogs.

The larger of the two dogs lost weight quite rapidly - it was a little scary actually.

A pair of dogs named Mercury and Phoebe in Sir Thomas Gainsborough's paintings shows a large - size dog that has a weight of 30 to 50 lbs (14 to 23 kg).