Lauten Susan D
Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, C247, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-4545, USA.
Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2006 Nov;36(6):1345-59, viii. doi: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2006.09.003.
Distinctive risk factors for disease are identifiable throughout life stages of large- and giant-breed dogs. From weaning to maturity, improper nutrition is linked to developmental skeletal diseases. As large dogs mature, skeletal diseases and obesity can lead to osteoarthritis. These dogs are difficult to manage when orthopedic or osteoarthritic disease affects mobility and quality of life, thereby increasing the risk of early death. Gastric dilatation and volvulus is another disease that is leading cause of death in large- and giant-breed dogs. Management of health, including proper nutrition, exercise, and weight control, provides the best opportunity for successful aging of large- and giant-breed dogs.
在大型犬和巨型犬的整个生命阶段，都可识别出独特的疾病风险因素。从断奶到成熟，营养不当与发育性骨骼疾病有关。随着大型犬成熟，骨骼疾病和肥胖会导致骨关节炎。当骨科或骨关节炎疾病影响到活动能力和生活质量时，这些犬只难以管理，从而增加了早亡风险。胃扩张和扭转是大型犬和巨型犬死亡的另一个主要原因。健康管理，包括适当的营养、运动和体重控制，为大型犬和巨型犬成功衰老提供了最佳机会。
