Four specific outcomes were measured: (1) some data were developed as a measure for individual breeders to compare their animals' health problems with the breed as a whole; (2) the surveys documented some common health problems which enabled the clubs to focus research and education; (3) the...
Research hasn’t established that male or female Pomeranians are more susceptible to certain health issues. However, it isworth noting that dogsthat haven’t been neutered tend to have a higher risk of facing serious health concerns, irrespective of their breed. Health conditions for both male a...
Canine vector-borne diseases (CVBDs) are highly prevalent in Brazil and represent a challenge to veterinarians and public health workers, since some diseases are of great zoonotic potential. Dogs are affected by many protozoa (e.g.,Babesia vogeli,Leishmania infantum, andTrypanosoma cruzi), bacteri...
Caudal cervical spondylomyelopathy (CCSM), also known as wobbler syndrome, is a multifactorial disease affecting large and giant breed dogs that causes compression of the spinal cord and nerve roots [1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9]. This compression, caused by a combination of several factors such as...
Abstract Wolves were the first animal species to become domesticated by humans, approximately 30,000–50,000 years ago. Human-directed dog breeding over thousands of generations has generated more than 350 recognized breeds displaying surprisingly different phenotypes with respect to morphology, behavior ...
Anne Pelagatti and Jean Collinson. The purpose of Epil-K9 to is to discuss canine epilepsy and seizures. List members are encouraged to ask questions and/or give information on these disorders according to their experiences. However, suggestions and advice found here are not to be misconstrued as...
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Breed and familial clustering in domestic animals suggest that genetic susceptibility, possibly resulting in a greater frequency of spontaneously mutated cells, may be critical to initiation of many of these tumours (Goldschmidt, 198...
In summary, American Staffordshire Terriers are a great dog breed for anyone looking to bring a loyal and obedient four-legged companion into their home. However, training can only be easier if the correct approach is utilized. By taking the right steps, dog owners can ensure they have the ...
Sami Ullah Bhat, in Biosafety and Health, 2020 2 Historical perspective The importance of the class of coronaviruses in both medical and economic terms has become much more palpable since the First International Congress was organized in Germany in 1980. The incorporation of modern molecular biology...