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Autoimmune Disorders in dogs

http://www.vetinfo.com/dimmune.html

Behavior, Aggression

Training

 

www.clickandtreat.com - Gary Wilkes site. Has great videos available at Dogwise

www.clickertraining.com

www.clickertrain.com - (Virginia)

Library of training issues

http://www.uwsp.edu/psych/dog/dog.htm

http://www.inch.com/~dogs/

http://www.dogpatch.org/obed/

 

 

Epilepsy and Seizures

http://www.canine-epilepsy-guardian-angels.com/site_map.htm

http://www.canine-epilepsy-guardian-angels.com

http://www.canine-epilepsy.com/healthydiet.html

http://clubs.akc.org/nntc/health/epilepsy.html

http://www.canine-epilepsy.net/

http://www.canine-epilepsy.com/

 Canine epilepsy network

http://www.canine-epilepsy.net/

 

Skin allergy links from Westie club

http://www.sfbaywestieclub.com/tips_6.htm 

Discoid Lupus

http://www.naturalcanine.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=TNC&Category_Code=DL

 

Digestive Diseases

Protein Losing Enteropathy

http://www.cah.com/dr_library/ple.html

http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_intestinal_lymphangiectasia.html

Misc. Digestive

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=C&C=17&S=1

Cancer

Great story of an Australian terrier's battle with cancer along with other information and resources

http://www.sparkyfightsback.com/

  3-24-10   Interview with John Clifton  Author of Sparky Fights Back

Malignant melanoma- vaccine and immune treatment

http://www.news.wisc.edu/12063.html

http://www.wisci.com/1F-1N-F06.php

 

one story, with links

http://www.wonderpuppy.net/melanoma.htm

 

Endocrine Diseases

  

Blood Tests and What they Mean

http://www.thepetcenter.com/pha/cp.html

http://home3.inet.tele.dk/omni/alttest.htm

 

Diabetes Mellitus

Glucometer available that is calibrated for
dogs! This will make it much easier to regulate a dog on insulin, the
owners can accurately check their glucose level at home.
Here is the link to the press release:

http://www.abbott.com/global/url/pressRelease/en_US/60.5:5/Press_Release_0282.htm

http://www.vet.uga.edu/vpp/clerk/Zwicker/

http://www.petdiabetes.org/

http://www.mirage-samoyeds.com/diabetes.htm

http://www.vetmed.auburn.edu/sac/mededu/diabetes/home.html

http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/cliented/diabetes.asp  (gives photos on syringes, loading, etc)

http://www.bddiabetes.com/us/content/pets/dogs/popup_injectdog.asp (another injection site)

http://www.westlakeanimalhospital.com/Encyclopedia/Acral_Lick/Addison_s_Disease/

Adrenal_Gland_Disease__Ferrets/Anal_Sac_Disease__Canine/diabetic_ketoacidosis__canine.html

http://www.greatdanelady.com/articles/feed_program_for_diabetic_dogs_htm.htm

http://www.gorbzilla.com/pets4life%20article.htm

Canine diabetes

http://www.caninediabetes.org/

 BD site on diabetes

http://www.bddiabetes.com/us/pets/dogs/

 BD’s slide show on injecting insulin

http://www.bddiabetes.com/us/pets/dogs/inject_dog.asp

 How to do blood glucose testing on your pet (also has an article on BG monitors)

http://www.petdiabetes.org/newprick.html

 Auburn diabetes page (lotsa good info)

http://www.vetmed.auburn.edu/sac/mededu/diabetes/home.html

Home Glucose Testing

http://www.petdiabetes.org/home_bg_testing.htm#meter_avoid

Diabetes Support Groups

http://k.webring.com/hub?ring=petdiabetes

http://www.petdiabetes.net/

Ongoing Diabetes Research

http://www.australianterrierhealth.org/aussie/diabetesresearch.html

 

 

Thyroid

Jean Dodds site

http://www.canine-epilepsy-guardian-angels.com/Thyroid.htm

FAQ canine hypothyroidism

http://www.thyroid-info.com/articles/dog-hypo.htm

 Hypothyroid article from Clumber site

http://clumbers.org/CSCAhypothyroidism.htm

 Fact sheets on various endocrine diseases

http://www.axiomvetlab.com/EF%201-0.html

More detailed article on hypothyroid

http://www.vet.uga.edu/vpp/clerk/bell/

http://www.thepetcenter.com/gen/hypot.html

http://thyroid.about.com/od/caninedogs/

http://www.barkbytes.com/medical/med0008.htm

 

Eye Disorders

Anatomy of the Normal Eye - WA State Univ. CVM

The Importance of Puppy Eye Exams - AMSC Health Committee

Examining and Medicating the Eyes of a Dog - WA State Univ. CVM

Basic Eye Anatomy (EyeVet)

ACVO List of Certified Veterinary Opthalmologists (by state) (click on Diplomats Profiles)

Veterinary Opthalmology Case Studies - Wilkie/Ohio State School of Vet Med.

Common Eye Problems/Diseases - animaleyedoc.com

Through the Eyes of Your Dog - UICVM

Corneal Ulcers - EyeVet 

Epiphora (Runny Eyes) - Mar Vista Vet  

 Glaucoma - Eyevet   

Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS - "Dry Eye") - EyeVet

Epiphora - Watering of the Eyes - Animal Medical Center

Persistent Pupillary Membranes - Purdue Vet Med

Retinal Dysplasia and Retinal Folds (Purdue Vet Med)

CANINE EYE REGISTRATION FOUNDATION (CERF)

CERF New Policy (Jan. 2001)

CERF Brochure

Veterinary Ophthalmology Information Centre  (EyeVet)

Blindness:  

  

Canine Vestibular Disease 

Dealing with a Blind Dog (EyeVet)

Owners of Blind Dogs Website

Blind Dogs Quality of Life  

 

Cataracts:  

   Congenital Cataracts - American Miniature Schnauzer Club

   Cataract surgery - Encyclopedia of Canine Vet Med Info

   Cataracts and Cataract Surgery (EyeVet)

   Canine Cataracts - Univ. of Illinois College of Vet Med Pet Column

   Your Pet and Cataract Surgery - Univ. of FL CVM  

   ...congenital cataracts and microphthalmia in the Miniature Schnauzer.  (JAVMA '83)

   Inheritance of congenital cataracts... in the Miniature Schnauzer - JAVMA (1983)

   Cataract Study Funded by AKC

Neuronal Ceriod Lipofuscinosis   (CERF News, Jan. 2000)

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA):  

    Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) - American Miniature Schnauzer Club

    Progressive Retinal Atrophy (EyeVet)

    Current Research in Progressive Retinal Atrophy (cir. 1995) - James A. Baker Institute

Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration (SARD):

SARDS - Cornell Consultant

Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration (SARDS) - EyeVet

http://www.mollyinspiresfoundation.org/SARDS.aspx

http://www.vetmed.iastate.edu/services/vth/clinical/ophth/diseases/degeneration.asp

http://www.michvet.com/library/ophthalmology_SARDS.asp

http://www.petcarebooks.com/WebsiteStudy.pdf#search=%22SARDS%20treatment%22

http://www.alidas.com/articles/SARDS.htm

 

Vaccination Protocol

American Animal Hospital Association- 2006 Vaccination Guidelines

http://www.aahanet.org/About_aaha/About_Guidelines_Canine06.html

 

Dr. Dodd’s Vaccination Protocol

http://vetmedicine.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.canine-epilepsy.com%2FVacprotocol.html

 

Miscellaneous Information

http://www.simplyschnauzer.net/sshnhealth.html

http://www.simplyschnauzer.net/sshnnutrition.html

How to give SQ fluids (has a cat but could use same technique for dog)

http://members.aol.com/aquila111/subq/webinstruct.html

 Dr. Mike’s vet info – send in questions and he answers, also good picture gallery of common diseases/conditions

http://www.vetinfo.com/

Cornell consultant

http://www.vet.cornell.edu/consultant/Consult.asp

Working dogs- health section

http://www.workingdogs.com/health.htm

Lots of different diseases, skin, orthopedic etc.

http://home.earthlink.net/~awspartners/id31.html

 

Canine Diseases by Breed

http://www.dogpack.com/health/healthproblems.htm

From Cornell- list of links to sites on canine genetic conditions

http://www.ansci.cornell.edu/cat/cg01/lk_gendis.html

Vetgen- genetic testing

http://www.vetgen.com/

Encyclopedia of Canine Diseases

http://vetgate.ac.uk/browse/cabi/8e0e093fbb2ba4e67ee4509d0c6dd739.html

Canine Inherited Diseases Database

http://www.upei.ca/~cidd/introinfo.htm

Books/Newsletters

 

www.dogwise.com - order books, tapes, etc here

www.workingdogs.com/book013.htm - lists Schultz and Pitcairn books

www.whole-dog-journal.com - excellent newsletter

Natural Nutrition for Dogs and Cats, The Ultimate Diet by: Kymythy Schultze, C.C.N.,

Natural Health for Dogs & Cats by Dr. Pitcairn, D.V.M., Ph.D. & Susan Hubble Pitcairn

http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?ID=CDN182 (The Nature of Animal Healing), Martin Goldstein

www.naturalrearing.com - homeopathic remedies*available and newsletter

Raw Dog Food, Make It Easy For You and Your Dog by Carina Beth MacDonald

Dogs, Diet, and Disease by Caroline Levin

Longer Life for the Dog you Love by Michele Welton

www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/health/common/feeding.html

 

 

Dog Supplies – order catalogue also:

 

www.jbpet.com

http://www.kvvet.com

http://www.cherrybrook.com 

 

 Food, Diet and Health – Recommend Barf Diet or variation of same

great links to other information about diet:

http://www.itsfortheanimals.com/

www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com

www.auntjeni.com - raw food

www.naturapet.com - Innova Dry Food

Drug Information

Common drugs used in animals

http://www.marvistavet.com/html/pharmacy_center.html 

Can look up any FDA approved drug here, people and animals

http://www.rxlist.com/

 

AVMA

http://www.avma.org/

General dog health

http://dogs.about.com/od/healthandwellness/

Newman veterinary- lotsa info

http://www.newmanveterinary.com/

 

A-Z dog diseases

http://vetmedicine.about.com/cs/dogdiseasesa/a/dogaz.htm

Living With Dogs With Disabilities

http://www.petswithdisabilities.org/links.html