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DOG FACTS

1. Like humans, dogs are also susceptible to heart disease and share over
400 ailments and illnesses.
2. Conditions to the liver account for approximately 12% of deaths in
dogs.
3. Dogs between the ages of 2 and 10 are most susceptible to urinary tract
disease. Small breed dogs are more susceptible than large breed dogs.
4. Parasites such as roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms, and giardia,
found in dogs and cats can be passed from pets to people.
5. The prevalence of osteoarthritis in the canine population is 20% of
adult and 80% of the geriatric (> 8 years old) dogs in North America.
6. It is estimated that more than 50% of some large breeds are affected
with hip dysplasia making it far more common in these animals than
in smaller dogs.
7. Dogs skin can be affected by a wide range of causes including external
parasites, infections, allergies, metabolic problems and stress or a
combination of these factors.
8. Environmental factors such as noises, odors, light patterns, and/or
environmental pollutants can have an effect on the biochemistry and
cellular components of the immune system.
9. Stress, especially if it is prolonged and if the animal can’t avoid it, can
eventually overwhelm the ability of the immune system to respond,
ultimately leading to increased susceptibility to disease.
10. Similar to humans, dog and cat studies have shown that probiotics can
help promote a normal intestinal balance and can prevent intestinal
distress.
11. Healthy digestion is essential for your dog to be able to use the
nutrients from his food to build and repair tissues and obtain energy.
Gastrointestinal disorders can lead to dehydration, acid-base and
electrolyte imbalances and malnutrition.
12. Canine heart beats per minute: 60 – 100 for large breeds, 100 – 140 for
small breeds.
13. Canine “normal” body temperature range is 100.5 - 102.5 Fahrenheit
(38 - 39.2 Celsius).
14. Canine respiratory rate of a dog is 10-34 breaths per minute, unless
panting.

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