Sentences with phrase «which are prone to infections»

Dogs with hangy - down ears, which are prone to infection, soon come to associate ear examinations with pain.

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And anyone who's had a transplant now has a functional kidney but would have to be on immunosuppressive drugs for life which basically means he is then prone to infections and cancers.

Although most children recover without any complications, some are more prone to develop a serious infection from RSV, which may require treatment in the hospital.

When their sensitive skin is exposed to moisture without being cleaned and let dry immediately, it becomes irritated and is more prone to infection with bacteria and yeast which will eventually worsen the rash.

Its sensitivity can be very prone to allergens and infections, both of which can be found in their Cot Sheets.

Look for nursing pads that are made of breathable materials and offer full protection by drawing wicking moisture away from the nipple and breast surface, which will keep you comfortable and keep nipple and breast skin healthy and less prone to infections.

Tepary, which grows in northern Mexico and the southwest United States, is not well suited for farming — it has small beans and is prone to soil infections — but it resists drought and heat.

After they injected a small amount of minced brain tissue into the brains of gerbils, however — which are very prone to BDV infection — the virus started multiplying, and they could isolate and culture live virus from the animals» brains.

As a consequence, the bats were stressed and prone to Hendra infections, which began to erupt in boom - and - bust cycles.

Itching involves another process: People with diabetes tend to have dry skin, which is prone to fungal infections like jock itch and athlete's foot, which in turn can cause itching in certain areas.

White blood cells are the front line of the body's immune system, which means that people with leukemia are prone to infections.

Those bacteria, in turn, help prevent urinary tract infections, which postmenopausal women are prone to get.

Poor blood circulation means such injuries are prone to infection and slow to heal, which can increase the risk for gangrene and other problems.

If your stomach acid is low, you are more prone to gut inflammation, infection, and dysfunction, all of which can flare Hashimoto's hypothyroidism.

Hi - When I first began taking water kefir I had what the doctor diagnosed as athletes foot (which is a fungal infection that I have previously been prone to) and I also got little white pulsile itchy spots on my hands (which I have also had at times in the past) I stopped taking the water kefir for a while and then began again with a smaller dose.

Best of all, unlike Botox and collagen injections, which can leave your skin bruised, sore and puffy — not to mention prone to itching, abscesses and infection — this trick can be your little secret!

This is caused by lower levels of estrogen which lead to dry and weaker vaginal tissues that are prone to infection.

Most of us are slightly more acidic than we should be, which makes us more vulnerable to viruses and bacterial infection, as well as prone to more serious conditions like cancer and auto - immune disease.

The vitamin also regulates the skin's antimicrobial system, turning on the production of antibacterial peptides called cathelicidins, which is why «without sufficient vitamin D3, we are more prone to developing infections and inflammatory conditions,» says Jeannette Graf, MD, a dermatologist in New York City.

According to official figures, more than 50 million individuals in the United States are living with herpes simplex virus type — 2 and a vast majority isn't aware of their infection, which makes them prone to spreading the virus.

German Pits are usually floppy - eared, which means they get less air circulation and are therefore more prone to earwax build - up and ear infections.

Cane Corsi seem to be especially prone to allergies which can lead to bacterial skin infections (pyoderma).

Loretta Lou is prone to ear infections, which is why she's on a grain - free diet.

Prevention is especially critical for toy dogs which are notably prone to tooth loss from dental decay and infection.

Neutering, similarly, prevents many diseases of the genital and urinary system, including testicular tumors, hyperplasia (enlargement), prostate infections, perianal tumors, perineal hernias, and prostatic cysts, all of which are prone to occur later in life.

If your cat reaches 5 + years without being spayed, they are also more prone to pyometra which is a life threatening infection of the uterus, and ovarian and uterine cancer, all of which can be 100 % prevented with spaying.

Hereditary footpad hyperkeratosis is an autosomal recessive skin condition found in certain breeds of dogs in which the foot pads become hardened, losing their normal elasticity, developing painful cracks that are prone to infections that can lead to lameness.

«They have breathing issues because of the anatomy of their faces, airways and noses, are prone to yeast infections in their skin folds, which are always moist, and have allergies and sensitive skin,» she said.

Cats are prone to developing diseased teeth and gums, often at an early age which they are adept at hiding until the pain and infection is severe.

Xena was just in for her physical in early January; her liver numbers are all good and she hasn't had any bladder infections, which she is very prone to due to her liver shunt.

Some rabbits are prone to dental infections; others donâ $ ™ t get enough calcium, which weakens the jaw and surrounding bones.

Answer: It sounds like he has «Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca» also known as «Dry Eye» which is an autoimmune disorder where they just don't produce enough tears to keep their eye lubricated and so they are prone to infections and ulceration and hyperpigmentation and (worse - case - senario) blindness.

An enlarged prostate on a non-neutered dog is more prone to infection, which is a leading cause of death among dogs.

or is she possibly for some reason more prone to inner ear infections which causes Vestibular Disease or is it the other way around?

Being a short eared dog Labradors are prone to ear infections which can easily be prevented by regular ear cleaning.

-- Dogs that have floppy ears don't get lots of air flow, which means they are prone to infections.

Female dogs that are spayed CA N'T get uterine cancers, their risk of mammary (breast) cancer is reduced by 25 % and they are less prone to urinary tract infections.1 As early as 6 months of age, female dogs begin a biannual «heat» cycle during which they attract every unneutered male dog within 20 miles.

Some of the conditions to which the breed may be prone include hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, ear infections, allergies, and dental problems.

This breed has a long lifespan of 12 to 15 years, though he is still prone to certain health problems which may include hip dysplasia, hypothyroidism, ear infections, and arthritis.

Guinea pigs (especially young ones) are prone to ringworm, which is a fungal infection, not an actual worm.

They also seem to be prone to leptospirosis infection which can lead to kidney failure.

Chihuahuas have soft teeth and are prone to dental problems, including tooth decay and infection, which can lead to her losing teeth.

Wire cages allow for more ventilation, which is especially important for animals prone to respiratory infections, such as rats.

My family had scheduled a family vacation to Orlando this past April and we purchased travel insurance with Allianz in case of unforeseen medical emergencies since our daughter is prone to severe medical illness due to bilateral vesicoureteral reflux causing recurrent kidney infections and asthma which abruptly flares with any upper respiratory tract infection.