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    size comes with predispositions to health problems. If you have a Great Dane, there are two common health problems to be aware of as your dog ages. 1. Hip Dysplasia Due to their large size and heavy frame, Great Danes often suffer from hip dysplasia, which is a disorder where the hip joint becomes loose. When this happens, the Great Dane’s leg bone shifts frequently. Dogs can experience hip dysplasia at any age, but the disorder typically becomes noticeable in the later years of a canine’s life. At first, hip dysplasia has very few symptoms. But as the loose joint wears away the leg bone, pain and stiffness occur.…

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    Hip Dysplasia Definition: • According to MedicineNet, hip dysplasia is “the abnormal formation of the hip joint in which the ball at the top of the thighbone is not stable within the socket. The ligaments of the hip joint may also be loose and stretched. The degree of instability or looseness varies. A baby born with this condition may have the ball of the hip loosely in the socket (subluxed) or the ball of the hip may be completely dislocated at birth.” Causes: • In the final month before…

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    degenerative. Congenital or genetic diseases are diseases from birth. An example of this disease is hip dysplasia is an abnormal formation of the hip joint seen in mammals but commonly in dogs. The ball of the femur cannot fit properly into the hip socket. Some breeds are more likely to genetically inherit hip dysplasia examples include breeds like the German Sheppard, St Bernard, Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, Labrador retriever, and Old English Dogs etc. Some environmental factors like…

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    supplementation of calcium to increase growth could have a detrimental effect and cause disorders in the dog as they grow older. One of these diseases is an orthopedic disease that is seen quite commonly in larger dogs is known as canine hip dysplasia or CHD (Richardson 1995). CHD is a disease where there is an abnormal development in the coxofemoral joint, also known as the hip joint (The Merck Veterinary Manual). When there is rapid bone growth that is not correlated with normal skeletal…

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    This accelerated growth rate causes health problems in regards to bone health. One common health problem is hip dysplasia (malformation of the hip joint, resulting in mild cases as lameness to severe cases as paralysis). Another common health problem in the breed due to bone health is arthritis in the joints. Hypertrophic osteodystrophy is a condition in large breed dogs due to the accelerated growth in which decreased blood flow to the joints and bones results in bone death. Consequently this…

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    provide considerable help to new owners with grooming and training their puppy, and hold programs and events throughout the year of interest both to novice and experienced owners of the breed. Today's Standard Schnauzer is a medium-sized working breed in the schnauzer/pinscher canine family. It is not a terrier and was not developed to "go to ground." SS are characterized by a robust, square, athletic build, a dense, wiry, harsh coat of black or pepper and salt and an energetic, intelligent…

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    Dogs By: Maddy Did you know there are such thing as cross breeding dogs? There are many things you should know about before owning a dog. You need to train your dog. Also, dogs should go for walks to use the bathroom, too. You need to feed your dog as well. That is what is in this piece. Training Your Dog Training your dog will allow them to learn new things. One thing you need to teach your dog is potty training. If your dog isn’t potty trained it will use the bathroom inside your house.…

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    Taking care of an animal can be a very hard task. The most important thing to do is to know how to properly take care of your pet. German Shepherds are beautiful dogs but it takes a lot to take of them. A German Shepherd is a very active dog. These dogs require a high content of protein, at least 20% of their diet. Try to avoid corn for protein. Protein will need your German Shepherd strong and help it regulate body temperature. These dogs should also take in fats. Too much fatty foods can be…

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    According to the American Kennel Club, the German Shepherd is an “all-purpose” service dog. They are generally large in size, swift, intelligent, and powerful. The ancestry of the German Shepherd, much like that of many canines, was originated from “herding and farm dogs.” The association of the German Shepherd to man was comradeship and service. German Shepherds are known for their “loyalty, courage, and ability to assimilate…” The successful training of this canine should yield well-ordered…

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    Did you know that German Shepherds are the best dog breed. German Shepherds have more capabilities than any other dog such as the dachshund or any other dog. Even though The German shepherds may be a little energetic, German shepherds are great dogs because they have the ability to learn commands for many tasks, They have courage, and They are loyal. They can be very protective and they are not mean. They have great behavior and they are a medium size dog. First, People should get german…

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