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Alternative Medicine acupuncture, flower essences, herbs, holistic, homeopathic, T-touch, more
Allergies food allergies and itchy skin
Anal Glands impacted glands, cancer, expression, and perineal hernia
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, more
Avian TB documentation on this new disease found in Miniature Schnauzers
Bladder   stones, diets,  pH testing, incontinence,  increased urination, more
Blood interpretation of tests, thromboembolism, hyperlipidemia, transfusions, von Willebrand's Disease
Bone & Joint arthritis, disc disease, gene therapy, rimadyl, hip disease
Bowel colitis, enteritis, hernia, IBD, gastroenteritis, SIBO
Cancer general info, brain tumors,  mast cell tumors,  melanoma,  pigmented epidermal nevus (aka PEN), chemo, hemangiosarcoma, mammary,  spleen,  bone, alternative therapies
Cushings signs and symptoms, complications, lysodren therapy, more
Diabetes mellitus, insipidus, administering insulin, problems with insulin, glucose charts, more
Drug Info human drugs unsafe for dogs, anaphylaxis, side effects of drugs, drugs to avoid in pregnancy, various specific drugs, more

Ears anatomy, congential deafness, infections, vestibular disease, BAER test
E-Mail Lists/ for Health Links to sites for subscribing
Emergency Prep relaying emergencies, EARS,  FEMA,  pet  plan, shopping list
First Aid   kits, snakebite, poisoning, CPR, broken bones, more
Endocrine Addisons, Cushings, Diabetes, Pancreatitis, Thyroid
Epilepsy terminology, causes, non-epileptic seizures
Eyes medicating, examining, ulcers, glaucoma, KCS, blindness, PRA,  NCL, cataracts, SARDS, CERF, more
Fleas & Ticks flea bites, flea control, tick images, tick removal, tick- borne diseases: babesiosis, lyme, erhlichiosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, natural pest control
Genetics   various articles on inheritance of diseases, color, more
Genetic Diseases Reported in MS Lists from Dr. Padgett, Purdue University, more
Glandular Addison's Disease, Cushings Disease, diabetes, pancreatitis, thyroid diseases & testing, vestibular disease
Heart cardiovascular diseases, murmur, pace makers, evaluation, medications, fish oil, research, more
Health Research and Improvement Efforts in OTHER Breeds
Infectious Diseases adenovirus, blastomycosis, bordatella (kennel cough), brucellosis, coronavirus, distemper, histoplasmosis, leptospirosis, parvovirus, rabies, valley fever
Kidney   anatomy, renal failure, treatment, juvenile renal disease, diet, treatment, effects of lipids, protein restriction, more
Laboratory Tests reading tests, pitfalls in interpretation, preparaton of specimens, more
Liver general info, diseases,  liver shunt, copper toxicosis
Miscellaneous footpad disease, corprophagia, anesthesia, necropsy, Elizabethan collars, cleft palate, giving oral meds, subcutaneous fluids, more 
Myotonia various documentation on this new disease in Min.  Schnauzers and its ongoing research
Nervous System myotonia, seizures
Nutrition commercial diets, BARF/Natural diet, concerns with each, more
Obesity weight problems, reduction, hip disesase, more
Pancreatitis general info, associated with fat, thromboembolic disease
Parasites cheyletiella mites, fleas, ticks, tick-borne diseases, mites, worms, giardia, leashmaniasis, neospora caninum, heartworm, more 
Poisons/Toxins guide to poisons, toxic plants, bufo toad, toxic shock, lawn care products, rodenticides, salmon poisoning, antifreeze, environmental poisoning, more
Problems with Lipids (Fats) hyperlipidemia, triglycerides, more
References and Resources variety of online links and print resources
Reproduction artificial insemination,  birth, neonatal resuscitation, c-section, pyometria, mastitis, nutrition, diet, eclampsia, false pregnancy, more
Schnauzer Bumps  Comedone Syndrome
Seizures epilepsy, non-epileptic seizures, natural treatments
Senior Dogs maintenance, disease prevention, rimadyl, etogesic, CDS, vestibular disease, more
Skin dermatitis, allergies, hot spots, pruritis, natural therapies, PEN, more
Spay/Neuter early spay/neuter,  myths
Stomach megaesophagus, hernia, bloat, volvulus
Stones Stones Bulletin Board, diet, breed prevalence, pH testing, more
Teeth cavities, broken teeth, dental care, bad breath, periodontal disease, antibiotics before cleaning, types of bites, retained baby teeth
Thyroid hypothyroidism, autoimmune, testing, vestibular disease
Urinary urinalysis, urinary tract disorders, incontenence, submissive urination, vaginitis
Vaccinations AVMA protocol, risks, changing philosophies, over-vaccination, alternatives: titers, nosodes
Veterinarians,  Vet Med Schools/Organizations

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Alternative Medicine Resources/Treatments
Guidelines for Alternative/Complementary Veterinary Medicine - AVMA (1996)
Acupuncture for Animals - UICVM Pet Column
The Veterinary Acupuncture Page
Acupuncture: Evaluating Alternative Treatments  -Morris Animal Foundation
AltVetMed  
AltVetMed index to journals dealing with Alternative Medicine
Herbs in Veterinary Medicine - S. Wynn/AltVetMed
Herbal Medicine - Holistic Online - includes complete herb knowledge base, glossary, standardization, etc.
Homeopathic Materia Medica - Wm. Boericke, M.D.  
Bach Centre - Frequently Asked Questions  
Flower Essences - What are they?  
The Benefits of Using Flower Essences for your Dog - Kathy Edstrom  
Holistic and Alternative Veterinary Medicine - Suite 101- by Katherine James
Holistic Veterinary Medicine - Pet Synergy
Controlling Pain in Your Dog the Holistic Way - Dog Fancy  
Pet Health  HealingPeople.com
T-Touch - Linda Tellington Jones  

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Allergies
Food Allergies
     Food Allergies - The Truth about Lamb and Rice - Univ. of IL Col. of Vet Med Pet Column
     Fatty Acids for Food Allergies - Holly Frisby, DVM
Itchy Skin  (See also: Skin Disorders)
 

Treatment of Allergies -

excellent article including use/abuse of steroids - PetEducation.com
     Allergy Testing and Immunotherapy - PetEducation.com
   Allergies and Atopy - PetEducation.com
   Allergic Skin Disease - Susan Wynn, DVM/AltVetMed
x    Pruritis (Itchy Skin) - Encyclopedia of Canine Vet. Med. Info
x    Skin Allergies - William O. Belfield ,DVM

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Anal Gland Problems
x Canine Anal Gland Disease - Animal Clinicx
x Anal Gland Cancer - OncoLink
Anal Glands/Sacs - PetEducation.com
  Anal Glands: Structure, Impact, Expression, J. Bullock/BarkBytes
Anal Gland Problems - PetClinic

Perineal Hernia - So. Cal. Vet. Surgical Group

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Autoimmune Disorders
  The Immune System - PetEducation.com
  Terms Associated with Vaccines and the Immune System - PetEducation.com
  Dog-owner's guide to autoimmune diseases
  What every owner of an AIHA dog needs to know
  Vaccine-associated AIHA in the dog - PubMed
Autoimmune Disease - Comparative Aspects and Possible Infectious Causes - Provet
x Hemolytic Anemia - Meisha's Hope
  Immune Deficiencies and Autoimmunity - Lew Olsen/B-Naturals
  New Diagnostic Test for AIHA - PetEducation.com
  Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia - PetEducation.com
  Hemolytic Anemia - VetInfo
  Thrombocytopenia - Cornell Consultant  
Autoimmunity in the Miniature Schnauzer - Dr.  Jean Dodds - AMSC website 
The Immune System & Disease Resistance - Dr. Dodds

Avian TB

Avian TB (from documentation)  
Mycobacterium Avium Infection in Miniature Schnauzers - C. McMillan  

Bladder Disorders
see also "Urinary Disorders"
Bladder Stone Bulletin Board
Bladder Stones and Early Neutering - N. Tare
Bladder Stones in Miniature Schnauzers - C. McMillan
Breed Prevalence - from Dr. Osborne study, 1986
Bladder Stones - Long Beach Animal Hospital
Surgery for Bladder Stones - Vet Surgery Central.com
x Diet & Bladder Stone Formation- Wellpet , Susan Beal, DVM
x Low Oxalate Diet- Rowan's Resources  (see more diet info on Nutrition page)
Where to get pH testing kits/strips
Accuracy of Urine Dip-Strip Tests Questioned - Provet
Urine Citrate and Urolithiasis - Provet
x Urolithiasis - WSU College of Vet Med.
  Incontinence - VetInfo
  Causes of Increased Urination - PetEducation.com

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Blood Disorders
The Blood Chemistry Panel: What Does It Mean? - Jeff Wayman, DVM
Test Interpretation - NW Laboratories
Complete Blood Count (CBC) - PetEducation.com
Chemistry Panels - PetEducation.com
Blood Chemistry Reference Ranges - Oregon State Univ.  
Bloodwork Reveals Pet's Problems - UICVM
How to Read Laboratory Tests
Bloodwork and other Labwork - VetInfo
Pulmonary Thromboembolism - Provet
Canine Hyperlipidemia - Linda Glass
Blood and Lymph Disorders in Dogs - VetInfo
Thromboembolic Disease - Morris Animal Foundation  
Blood Transfusions - UICVM
Transfusion Medicine - PennGen  
Von Willebrand's Disease - Columbia Animal Hospital

Bone & Joint Disorders
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals   (includes query database)
Veterinary Procedures to Diagnose Joint Disease - PetEducation.com
Orthopedic Disorders of Dogs- VetInfo
Gene Therapy in the Treatment of Arthritis - Provet
Arthritis in Dogs - VetInfo
Arthritis in Dogs - UICVM  
Degenerative Joint Disease (Arthritis) - So. Cal. Vet. Surgical Group  
Intervertebral Disk Disease - WSUCVM  
Cervical Disc Disease - So. Cal Vet. Surgical Group
Degenerative Myelopathy - So. Cal Vet. Surgical Group
Rimadyl Information Sheet (Pfizer - issued April 2000) Good Dog Magazine  
Current Rimadyl Information - Senior Dogs Project
Dogs' Back Problems - Kansas State Univ. Vet Med
Canine Hip Disease may be linked to obesity in small dogs - Kansas State Univ. Vet Med

Bowel Disorders
Digestive Disturbances in Dogs - Columbia Animal Hospital
x Colitis - Mar Vista Veterinary Clinic
Clostridial Enteritis - Diarrhea - Columbia Animal Hospital
Risk Factors for Colitis in Dogs - Provet
x Giardia - See Parasites
SIBO - Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth - Provet
x Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis (HGE) - Encyclopedia of Canine Vet. Med Info
Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis (HGE) - VetInfo
x Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis - Animal Clinic
Hernias - PetEducation.com
Canine and Feline Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Antech Diagnostics Newsletter,  April 1999
x Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)Veterinary Information Service
x Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Dogs - PetEducation.com

Cancer
Note that Morris Animal Foundation states that cancer is the #1 cause of death in dogs and cats in this country.    Canine Cancer Question and Answer - Morris Animal Foundation
x What is Cancer? - Gulf Coast Veterinary Oncology
When You Hear "Cancer" - HealthyPet.com      
Caring for Pets with Cancer - Dr. Kevin Hahn, GCVO
x What to Do about Lumps on Your Dog - UICVM
      Dog Vaccine Gives Hope for Canine Melanoma - article in USA Today

Canine Melanoma - American Miniature Schnauzer Club

Bone Cancer - Feline and Canine Cancer links - Home page about MS with bone cancer

Canine Bone Cancer - Alternatives to Traditional Therapies - Morris Animal Foundation

Bone Cancer and Amputation - Vet Surgery Central - D. Degner, DVM

x Ten Common Signs of Cancer in Small Animals - OncoLink/AVMA

Pigmented Epidermal Nevus - Cornell Consultant

Pigmented Epidermal Nevus

Berkeley Carcinogenic Potency Project  
x International Veterinary Brain Tumor Registry

Hope for Pets with Brain Tumors - UICVM

Cancer of the Spleen - Acacia Pet Clinic
Anal Gland Cancer - OncoLink
Anal Sac Tumors and Sublumbar Lymph Node Removal - VetSurgeryCentral.com
Mammary (Breast) Cancer - PetEducation.com  
Fighting Mammary Tumors - Morris Animal Foundation  
Glossary for Cytology of External Lumps and Bumps -   Univ. of Fl. Vet Med - (.pdf file) 
Hemangiosarcoma -  Encyclopedia of Canine Vet. Medical Information
Canine Histiocytoma - one of the most common tumors - PetEducation.com
Mast Cell Tumors in Dogs and Cats - D. Degner, DVM  

New Mast Cell Cancer Treatment Being Studied - Pet Education

LDI-100-Canine Cancer Therapeutic (MVP) Milkhaus Veterinary Products, Inc

Dietary Amino Acids and Cancer - Provet
Canines in Crisis - for people who have pets with cancer
x Common Questions about Chemotherapy - Dr. Kevin Hahn, GCVO
Implantable Radiation Treatment - KSU Vet Med
x Preventing and Healing Animal Cancer - the Holistic Approach - Shirley's Wellness Cafe

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Cushings Disease - See Glandular Disorders

Diabetes - See Glandular Disorders

E-Mail Lists (Health)
+ = link to C.T. Moore's home page - click on "E-Mail Lists"
and then on the name of the list in which you have interest.
There may be more than one list available per topic.
Allerdog List (Dogs with Allergies)
BlindDogs List
Deaf Dogs E-Mail List
+Diabetic Dogs List
Canine Bone Cancer List
+Canine Genetics List
Canine IBD List
Canine Urolithiasis List
+Cushings in Pets List  
Disabled Dogs List
Dog Chronic Health List
Dogs-Orthopedic Problems List
Epil-K9 List  (dogs with epilepsy)  
K9Kidneys List - (dogs with kidney failure)
Natural Healing for Pets List
PetHeart Discussion Group (for owners of pets with heart disease) - Vet. Heart Institute
+Senior Dogs List
+VetMed List
+VetPlus List
WellPet List

Ear Care & Ear Disorders
Anatomy of the Normal Dog Ear - WA State Univ. CVM
Examining and Medicating the Ears of a Dog - WA State Univ. CVM
x Ear Infections - HealthyPet.com (AAHA)    
x Care of the Canine Drop-Ear - G. Blair, M.D.
x Deafness in Dogs and Cats - Geo. M. Strain, Col. of Vet Med, Lousisana St. Univ.
Breeds Affected by Congenital Deafness - LSUCVM
x Canine Deafness - UICVM Pet Column
x Yeast Ear Infection - UICVM Pet Column
x Deaf Dogs Webpage - Resources
Canine Vestibular (Balance)  Disease - golden-retriever.com  
x BAER Test for Deafness

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Emergencies
FIRST AID
Making a First Aid Kit - pets@women.com
First Aid Kit and Emergency Care - Columbia Animal Hospital
Animal CPR    
How to Give Canine CPR
Assessing Traumatic Injury - Dog.com
How to Move an Injured Pet - VIN Pet Care Forum
Cleaning and Bandaging Wounds - VIN Pet Care Forum
Cuts and Fractures - pets@women.com
Splints for Broken Bones - VIN Pet Care Forum
Rescue breathing, shock, choking  
Burns, fractures, hypothermia, electric shock
Wounds, poisoning, snakebite, eye injuries
Near Drowning - VIN Pet Care Forum  
First Aid for Torn Nails  -  pets@women.com
Treating Abscesses -VIN Pet Care Forum
First Aid for Syncope (Fainting/Dizziness) - VIN Pet Care Forum
Administering Subcutaneous Fluids at Home - Mar Vista Vet
What to Do for a Poisoned Animal  (NAPCC)
National Animal Poison Control Center      888-426-4435 (24 hrs.)
Bee Stings and Insect Bites - VIN Pet Care Forum
Snake Bite - VIN Pet Care Forum  
Snake Bite - PetEducation.com
First Aid and Emergency Care Series - VIN Pet Care Forum
Other Emergency Preparation Articles:
Relaying Emergencies to Your Veterinarian - UICVM
When Should I Take My Dog to the Vet and What Information Should I Have Available?
Medical Emergencies - UICVM
FEMA - Disaster Planning Tips for Pets
EARS -Keeping Companion Animals Safe During Disasters
Have a Pet Plan - myFlorida.com
Disaster Preparedness Shopping List for Dogs
Elizabethan Collars - Animal Medical Center  

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Endocrine - See Glandular Disorders

Epilepsy (Seizures)
See also:  Nervous Disorders/Seizures
Seizures in Dogs & Cats: An Integrative Approach....Allen Schoen, DVM, MS
Canine Epilepsy (Resources)
Seizure Terminology - M. Setter
When Epilepsy Strikes - Signs and Treatments in Dogs - UICVM  
Canine Epilepsy - Todd Woods, M.D.
Epilepsy/Seizures - Causes, Predisposing Factors and Treatment, Wm. Pollack, DVM
Epilepsy - Susan G. Wynn, DVM - AltVetMed
Idiopathic Epilepsy - Wm. O. Belfield, DVM
Seizure Disorders - So. California Vet. Surgical Group
It's Not Epilepsy...It's MSG - Jeff Gordon
Non-Epileptic Seizures - Ohio State Univ. School of Vet Med

Eye Disorders
Anatomy of the Normal Eye - WA State Univ. CVM
Examining and Medicating the Eyes of a Dog - WA State Univ. CVM
Basic Eye Anatomy (EyeVet)
xx ACVO List of Certified Veterinary Opthalmologists (by state) (click on Diplomats Profiles)
Veterinary Opthalmology Case Studies - Wilkie/Ohio State School of Vet Med.
Cloudy Eyes - Women.com Symptom Solver for pets
Common Eye Problems/Diseases - animaleyedoc.com
xxx Through the Eyes of Your Dog - UICVM
xx Canine Eye Injuries - UICVM
Corneal Ulcers - EyeVet 
Epiphora (Runny Eyes) - Mar Vista Vet  
 Glaucoma - Eyevet   
x Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS - "Dry Eye") - EyeVet
Epiphora - Watering of the Eyes - Animal Medical Center
Nuclear Sclerosis -EyeVet.com   (scroll down)
Persistent Pupillary Membranes - Purdue Vet Med
x Retinal Dysplasia and Retinal Folds (Purdue Vet Med)
CANINE EYE REGISTRATION FOUNDATION (CERF)
x CERF Homepage - Purdue School of Vet Med
x CERF Brochure
x About the Canine Eye Registration Foundation  (CERF) - UICVM
x Veterinary Ophthalmology Information Centre  (EyeVet)
Blindness:  
x    Dealing with a Blind Dog (EyeVet)
x    Owners of Blind Dogs Website
x    Blind Dogs Quality of Life  
x    Blind Dogs Message Board    
Cataracts:  
   Congenital Cataracts - American Miniature Schnauzer Club
   Hereditary Congenital Cataracts in Miniature Schnauzers - W. Clouss
x    Cataract surgery - Encyclopedia of Canine Vet Med Info
   Cataracts and Cataract Surgery (EyeVet)
x    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)
x    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):
x SARDS - Cornell Consultant
x Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration (SARDS) - EyeVet

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Genetics Information
The Heredity of Colour in Miniature Schnauzers - C. McMillan/MS Club of Canada
Canine Genetic Primer - Acme Pet Health
Ins & Outs of Pedigree Analysis, Genetic Diversity, and Genetic Disease Control -  J. S. Bell, DVM
What is a Genetic Disorder?- Canine Inherited Disorders Database
How are Defects Inherited?- CIDD  
UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory - Canine Information
Genetic Testing - PennGen      
Genetic Testing: A Guide for Breeders - M. Whiteley, PhD./NetPet
Guide to Hereditary and Congenital Diseases in Dogs (148 breeds) - published by AVAR - 1994
Control of Genetic Diseases - Dr. George Padgett, DVM
The Genetic Tide - Dogs in Canada
The Price of Popularity- Popular Sires and Population Genetics - C.A. Sharp
Reducing Breed Defects - Carmen Battaglia - Canine Chronicle Online
Dog Genome Project - Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Mendel and the Gene Idea - Marshall University
DNA from the Beginning  - An Animated Primer - DNA Learning Center/Josiah Macy, Jr. Foundation
Roundtable on Veterinary Genetics - Veterinary Forum, July 1999 (.pdf download)
Genetics - NetPet - links to MANY MANY articles on varying aspects

Genetic Diseases Reported in Miniature Schnauzers
List of Min. Schnauzer Diseases from Guide to Hereditary and Congential Diseases in Dogs
List of Diseases Reported in Miniature Schnauzers - from "Control of Genetic Disease" by Dr. George Padgett
Top 100 Diagnoses for Miniature Schnauzers - Purdue University (released July 2000)  

Glandular Disorders
x Endocrine Diagnostic Service FAQ - Auburn Univ. CVM  
Addison's Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism):   
    Addison's Disease- PetEducation.com
    Addison's Disease - Bearded Collie Foundation for Health
    What is Addison's disease in dogs? - HealthyPet.com
    Addison's Disease - Wash. St. Univ. College of Vet Med
    Addison's - Diagnosis & Treatment of Emerging Disease - VA/MD Col. of  Vet Med
    K9 Addison's Disease - VetInfo.com (Encyclopedia)
    Addison's Disease and Pain Control - VetInfo.com
Cushings Disease (Hyperadrenocorticism):  
     Definitive Diagnosis Can Be Difficult in Cushings - UICVM
    Cushings Disease - Encyclopedia of Canine Vet Med Info
    Cushings Disease - Antech Diagnostics News, June 1997
    Cushings Disease in Dogs - VetInfo.com
    Cushings Disease - Cornell Consultant  
    Cushings Disease - J.M. Allen, DVM
    Clinical Signs and Symptoms of Cushings - Auburn Univ. CVM  
    Medical Complications Associated with Cushings Disease - Auburn Univ. CVM  
    Cushings Disease and Lysodren Therapy - Columbia Animal Hospital
    Cushings Disease Electronic Forum
    Cushings FAQ    
    Therapy of Concurrent Diabetes Mellitus & Cushings Syndrome -  Drs. Feldman & Nelson
Diabetes:
   Diabetes Mellitus - WA State Univ. CVM -     **full of "how to" pictures**
   Diabetes Mellitus - Auburn Univ. CVM   
   Pets Get Diabetes Insipidus Too - Diabetes Insipidus Foundation, Inc.  (scroll down under index)
   How to Administer Insulin Properly - Auburn Univ. CVM  
  Insulin Ineffectiveness - Provet
   Diabetes Control - Encyclopedia of Canine Vet Med Info
   Canine Diabetes  
   Blood Glucose Chart  
   Pets With Diabetes  
   Insulin Regulation - Encyclopedia of Canine Vet Med Info
   Tyler's Home Page - (Blind MS with Diabetes)   
Pancreatitis:  
   Pancreatitis  - Encyclopedia of Canine Vet Med Info
   Pancreatitis, Part 1 - Suite 101 - by Katherine James
   Pancreatitis, Part 2 - Suite 101- by Katherine James
  High Fat Rations and Acute Pancreatitis - Provet
   Thromboembolic Disease - Morris Animal Foundation
Thyroid Disease:  
    Hypothyroidism and Dogs - Columbia Animal Hospital
    Autoimmune Thyroid Disease - Dr. Jean Dodds  
    Hypothyroidism - Flat Coated Retriever site
    Hypothyroidism - Cargill & Vargas (Acme Pet site)
    Is Your Dog Hypothyroid?  (Dr. Dodds)
    Canine Hypothyroidism, Part 1 (Introduction) - K. James/Suite 101
    Canine Hypothyroidism, Part 2 (Diagnosis & Treatment) - K. James/Suite101
    Thyroid Function Tests - Antech Diagnostics
    Thyroid Testing in Dogs - A Reference for Dog Breeders & Owners  - KJ Wolfsheimer, DVM, PhD 
   Canine Vestibular Disease - golden-retriever.com  

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Heart Disorders
Heart Murmur - Encyclopedia of Canine Vet Med Info
Heart Murmur - Long Beach Animal Hospital - includes sound byte of actual murmur
Case Studies in Small Animal Cardiology (Multimedia) - Dr. M. Kittleson, UC Davis
Cardiac Diseases in Dogs and Cats - Columbia Animal Hospital
Veterinary Heart Institute
Cardiovascular Diseases - Veterinary Heart Institute
PetHeart Discussion Group (for owners of pets with heart disease) - Vet. Heart Institute
Therapy of Congestive Heart Failure - Vet Heart Institute
Pacemakers in Veterinary Medicine - Univ. of FL CVM  
Disorders of the Heart, Circulatory, and Respiratory Systems - PetEducation.com
An Increasing Rate of Heart Disease - HealthyPet.com (AAHA)  
Canine Heart Disease: Working Toward a Genetic Solution - Morris Animal Foundation
Aortic Stenosis - PetEducation.com  
Pulmonic Stenosis - PetEducation.com  
Mitral Insufficiency in Dogs - WSUCVM  
Clinical Evaluation of Heart Disease  Univ. of Guelph Vet. Cardiology Net  

(Min. Schnauzers are mentioned on this site under pulmonic stenosis and sick sinus.)

1 in 10 Dogs Has Heart Disease - AVMA
Heart Disease in Dogs - AVMA  
Fish Oil and Cardiomyopathy - Provet
Heartworm - See parasites

List of Board-Certified Cardiologists by State

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Health Research
"We are the custodians of our chosen breeds during the relatively short period of our dog breeding lives. It behooves us to hand over the material we breed with in a better state than when we received it or we have achieved nothing and the breeds we profess to love will be the sufferers."

                                                                  ~ Malcolm B. Willis from Introduction to Genetics of the Dog          

Health Research and Education in Miniature Schnauzers
Canine Health Foundation List of Specific Research Grants
Find out what OTHER BREEDS are doing with regard to health research and education

Infectious Diseases
Adenovirus - Encyclopedia of Canine Vet. Med. Info
Aspergilliosis [nasal/sinus fungul infection]  
Bacterial Hypersensitivity to Staph Infections (by the skin) - PetEducation.com
Blastomycosis - Dog Owners' Guide
Canine Blastomycosis - Univ. of Wisconsin
Bordatella (Kennel Cough) - Encyclopedia of Canine Vet Med Info
Diagnosing Canine Kennel Cough - UICVM  
Brucellosis - PetEducation.com  
Canine Brucellosis - Cornell Consultant
The Threat of Canine Brucellosis - Myth or Menace? - Faron
Canine Corona Virus - PetEducation.com
Canine Distemper - AVMA
Canine Distemper Virus - Animal Clinic
Canine Herpesvirus Infection - PetEducation.com
Canine Hepatitis [caused by adenovirus] - PetEducation.com
Coronavirus - Encyclopedia of Canine Vet Med Info
Haemobartonellosis [transmitted by fleas and ticks] - PetEducation.com
Histoplasmosis - Univ. of Wisconsin    
Infectious Enteritis  - PetEducation.com
Leptospirosis - Antech Diagnostics Newsletter, December 2000
Leptospirosis - PetEducation.com    
Leptospirosis, Part 1 (Introduction) - K. James/Suite101
Leptospirosis, Part 2  (Diagnosis, Treatment) - K. James/Suite101
Leptospirosis Vaccination Not Recommended for Puppies - KSU Vet Med
Canine Parvovirus Information Center - Mar Vista Vet
Parvovirus
Canine Parvovirus Infection - AVMA
Canine Parvovirus - A Breed Apart
 Pneumonitis and Pneumonia - Pet Education.com  
Preventable Canine Diseases - Pfizer/PetNet
Rabies - Mar Vista Vet Clinic - with Shockwave video of affected human
State Regulations on Rabies Vaccinations - USDA website
Rabies Update - UICVM    
Rabies - Myth and Reality - Federation of American Scientists
Is Rabies a Threat to my Pet? - HealthyPet.com  
Valley Fever Center  - Arizona Research Laboratories
    Photos of Valley Fever Patient Presentations (many)
Zoonotic Diseases (Pet transmits to humans) - VetInfo

Kidney Disorders
Basic Renal Physiology & Anatomy - Univ. of FL College of Vet Med
Causes of Increased Urination - PetEducation.com
Canine Kidney Disease - Columbia Animal Hospital
Chronic Renal Disease/Failure - WSUCVM  
Canine Renal Disease  - S. Fleischer
Chronic Renal Failure - Mar Vista Vet
Chronic Renal Failure - UICVM
Glomerulonephritis - Antech Diagnostics Newsletter, Sept. 2000
New Insights and Treatments of  Kidney Disesases - Martha S. Gearhart, DVM
Kidney Disease - Branford Miniature Schnauzers
  Renal Dysplasia
Juvenile Renal Disease (in Standard Poodles) - S. Fleischer
Juvenile Renal Disease
Familial Renal Disease (Norwegian Elkhound) - Columbia Animal Hospital
Purebred Animal Genetic Renal Dysplasia in Shih Tzu, Wheaten, etc. - Vet Gen
Juvenile Renal Disease - rec.pets.dogs  
High Protein Diets and Kidney Disease - PetEducation.com
B-Complex Vitamins in Renal Failure Patients - Provet
Acid-Base, Electrolytes, and Renal Failure - Polzin, Osborne & James  (.pdf download)
Effects of Dietary Lipids on Renal Function in Cats and Dogs - Brown (.pdf download)
Mythology of Protein Restriction for Dogs with Reduced Renal Failure - Bovee (.pdf download)

Calcitriol Therapy/Phosphorus Control/Chronic Renal Failure (summary of Nagode, et.al.)  

Laboratory Tests
How to Read Laboratory Tests
Laboratory Tests - Understanding your Pet's Bloodwork - Columbia Animal Hospital
What do all those lab tests mean? - WA State Univ. CVM
Veterinary Procedures and Laboratory Tests - PetEducation.com
A Pet Owner's Guide to Laboratory Testing - Antech Diagnostics  
Chemistry Panels - PetEducation.com
Pitfalls in Interpretation of Lab Results in Patients Treated with Vitamin C - Provet
Pitfalls in Interpretation of Lab Results in Patients with Lipemia - Provet
Pitfalls in Interpretation of Lab Results in Patients Treated with Corticosteroids - Provet
Specimen Preparation, Part 1, Antech Diagnostics News - Oct. 1997  
Specimen Preparation, Part 2, Antech Diagnostics News - Nov. 1997  

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Problems with Lipids (Fats)
x see also Glandular Disorders,   Neuronal Ceroid Lipofucinosis
x *Please note that hyperlipidemia is a condition found to be closely associated in the glandular disorders such as pancreatitis, Cushings, Addisons, and thyroid problems, as well as canine heart disease and liver disease.
Canine Hyperlipidemia - Linda Glass
Triglyceride Concentration - Antech Diagnostics News, Dec. 1998
... Miniature schnauzer dogs with idiopathic hyperlipoproteinemia - JAVMA abstract (1993)
Idiopathic hyperlipoproteinemia in dogs - JAVMA abstract (1975)
Effects of Dietary Lipids on Renal Function in Cats and Dogs - Brown (.pdf download)
x Serum lipid and lipoprotein concentrations in obese dogs - JAVMA abstract (1995)
x Lipids and lypoproteins in normal dogs - JAVMA abstract (1975)

Liver Disorders
The Liver (general function/purpose) - PetEducation.com
Liver Diseases in Dogs and Cats - Columbia Animal Hospital

Hepatic Encephalopathy; Acute Hepatic Failure; Hepatic Lipodosis (Fatty Liver); Hepatitis Chronic Active; Copper Storage Disease; Infectious Hepatitis; Leptospirosis Hepatitis; more.

Liver Disease Potpourri - Antech Diagnostics Newsletter for July 2000
New Approaches to Liver Disease - SpeedyVet
Liver Disease - An Owners Guide to Pet Care - Branford Mini Schnauzer site
Liver Disease in Dogs - VetInfo
Zinc in Liver Disease - Provet
Milk Thistle - the natural "liver treatment" - Planet Rx
Milk Thistle - Silybum marianum - Supplementalmed.com
Drugs Associated with Hepatic Injury - Antech Diagnostics Newsletter, Dec. 1998
Liver Shunt (Portosystemic Shunt):
Portosystemic Shunts - Improper Flow of Blood Around the Liver - UICVM
Portosystemic Vascular Shunts - So. Cal. Vet. Surgical Group  
Portosystemic Shunt - VetSurgeryCentral.com - D. Degner, DVM
Livershunt.com
Liver Shunt - Encyclopedia of Canine Vet Med Info
Recognition & Management of Portosystemic Shunt in Dogs
Liver Shunt FAQ (Maltese)  
Copper Toxicosis  
   What is Copper Toxicosis?  (scroll down for list of copper levels in various foods)
   Copper toxicosis - BarkBytes

   Breeder's Information on copper toxicosis - Univ. of Queensland (1998)

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Miscellaneous Links
Dog Anatomy  for the Pet Owner (interactive) WA State Univ. CVM
Footpad Disease in Dogs - Columbia Animal Hospital
Reverse Sneeze/Snorting - The Dachshund Network
Weight Loss - Provet
Measuring Blood Pressure in Pets - Provet
Serosal Patches - Provet
  Seeking a Second Veterinary Opinion - HealthyPet.com  
Separation Anxiety and Clomaprimine - Columbia Animal Hospital
Dictionary of Veterinary Terms - PetEducation.com
How does a veterinarian diagnose a pet?  WA State Univ. CVM
Anesthesia - WA State Univ. CVM
Precautions when using Halothane Anesthesia - Provet
Testing Reduces Risks in Small Animal Anesthesia - UICVM
Assessing Hydration - PetEducation.com
When Should I Take My Dog to the Vet and What Information Should I Have Available?
Coprophagia (Eating Feces) - UICVM
Lead Poisoning - Antech Diagnostics News, May 1998
Elizabethan Collars - Animal Medical Center
Alternatives to Elizabethan Collars - Soft-E
Alternatives to Elizabethan Collars - BiteNot
Necropsy - Finding Out Why Your Pet Died (Univ. of Illinois Col. of Vet Med)
Choosing a Veterinarian - American Kennel Club  article
Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS) - The Pet Center/Pfizer
Diseases Associated with Vitamins and Minerals - Murdoch Univ. Vet. Med Division
Yearly Physicals Recommended - UICVM
Health Tips for Outdoor Dogs - Pfizer/PetNet
Health Tips for Indoor Dogs - Pfizer/PetNet
New Attitudes and Approaches to Pet Pain - UICVM
Controlling Pain in Your Dog the Holistic Way - Dog Fancy
Cleft Palate - PetEducation.com
Congenital Cleft Palate and Vitamin A - Provet
Canine Nail Diseases - Antech Diagnostics Newsletter, October 2000
Perineal Hernia - So. Cal. Vet. Surgical Group
Canine Vestibular Disease - golden-retriever.com
Giving Subcutaneous Fluids to a Dog - WA State Univ. CVM
Administering Oral Fluids to a Dog - WA State Univ. CVM
Giving Oral Medications to a Dog - WA State Univ. CVM
Surgical Diseases - Vet Surgery Central
Trimming a Dog's Toenails - WA State Univ. CVM

 

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Nervous System Disorders
Myotonia Congenita
  Photos of a MS affected with myotonia - Veterinary Neurology Journal

            [Photos accompany article linked below.]

  Neuromuscular Disorders Affecting Young Dogs and Cats - D. Shelton, DVM, PhD
  An Update on Myotonia Congenita in Miniature Schnauzers after 6 mo. of testing
   Myotonia or Myotonic Myopathy -  Miniature Schnauzer Club of Canada
   DNA Test for Myotonia Congenita - American Miniature Schnauzer Club
   Myotonia Congenita - Symptoms and Treatment - American Miniature Schnauzer Club
   Ceroid Lipofucinosis (Storage Disease) - Barkbytes  (see also NCL under Eyes)
   Degenerative Myelopathy - BarkBytes
Seizures (See also: Epilepsy)
x    Seizure Activity - Encyclopedia of Canine Vet Med Info
   Non-Epileptic Seizures - Ohio State Univ. School of Vet Med
x    Canine Epilepsy  
x     Canine Epilepsy Network
x    Canine Epilepsy Resources
   It's Not Epilepsy...It's MSG - Jeff Gordon
   Using Herbal Treatments for Seizures
    Valerian and Skullcap are mentioned in several online articles. Kava Kava is also being studied.
    Seizures in Dogs & Cats - An Integrative Approach with Natural Options - Dr. Schoen
    Seizure Disorders in Dogs and Cats - R.M. Clemmons, DVM, Ph.D  (some natural)

Canine Obesity
Overnutrition - Speedyvet
Treating Obesity in Companion Animals - SpeedyVet
How Do I Determine if My Dog is Overweight? - PetEducation.com
Weight Problems in Pets - Do Diet Foods Work? - Wynn/AltVetMed   
Fats:  Nutritional Requirements and Obesity - PetEducation.com
Diseases and Conditions which Contribute to Obesity - PetEducation.com
Canine Obesity - Iams Company
Love is not Spelled T-R-E-A-T -  UICVM
Canine Hip Disease may be linked to obesity in small dogs - Kansas State Univ. Vet Med
Weight Reduction Programs for Overweight Dogs - PetEducation.com

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Pancreatitis - See Glandular Disorders

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Parasites
EXTERNAL PARASITES:
Clinical Parasitology Images - Fox/OK State Univ. CVM
Cheyletiella yasguri - Walking Dandruff - PetEducation.com
Fleas:
Managing Flea-bites: the Holistic Approach
Fleas and Flea-Control - Iowa State Univ. Vet Med (includes natural controls)
Ticks & Tick-borne Diseases:
  Canine Tick Disease FAQ - Pam Barbe, MT - especially of interest: lists of conditions that are     mimicked by tick diseases.
   Tick Images - - Tick Research Laboratory
   Tick Removal - Pet View Magazine Online
   Tick Research Laboratory - Univ. of Rhode Island
    Babesiosis - Columbia Animal Hospital 
   Lyme - numerous links here
   Lyme Disease (Borreliosis) - PetEducation.com
   Is Your Dog at Risk for Lyme Disease?  
   Lyme Disease Misdiagnosed as....
   Lyme Disease - Fact from Fiction - Allen Schoen, DVM, MS
   Canine Lyme Disease - K. James/Suite 101
   Ehrlichiosis Page  
   Ehrlichiosis Update - Antech Diagnostics Newsletter for Nov. 1999
x    Ehrlichiosis - Encyclopedia of Canine Vet. Med. Info
   Other Tick-borne Diseases - Pet View Magazine Online
   Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever  
   Mange Mites - VetInfo
   Demodex Mites - UICVM
   Itchy Ears Might be Mites - UICVM
INTERNAL PARASITES:  
   Coccidia - Mar Vista Vet  
  Coccidia - PetEducation.com  
   Prevent Harmful Parasites in Your Pet - UICVM
   Parasites - Worms - Provet
   How Do Dogs Get Worms? - Univ. of Georgia Vet Med
   Parasites of Canids - Univ. of Missouri Vet Med
   Pond Parasites and Your Pet - Columbia Animal Hospital
   Intestinal Parasites  
   Giardia - Encyclopedia of Canine Vet Med Info
   Guarding against Giardia - Dr. Maggie Fisher
   Giardia - Critterfixer Pet Hospital  
   Canine Leishmaniasis Confirmed in 21 States - JAVMA - October 2000
   Leishmaniasis - from sandflies - Federation of American Scientists
  Neospora Caninum (causes Neosporosis - limb weakness and eventual paralysis)
   Heartworm in Dogs - Slocombe/Ontario Vet. Col., Univ. of Guelph (video)
   Heartworm Map of U.S.A. - cir. 1986
   Heartworm Disease - AVMA
   Heartworm - Univ. of Penn School of Vet Med
   Heartworm - Dirofilaria immitis - The Parasite - U of PennSVM
  Heartworm - Epidemiology (includes US map) U of PennSVM
   Heartworm Disease and Treatment
   Mosquito-borne Dog Heartworm Disease - Univ. of  FL Extension Svc.
   Roundworms - PetEducation.com  
   Pumpkin Seeds for Expelling Roundworm and Hookworm - Herbwalk.com
   Tapeworms - PetEducation.com
   Pumpkin Seeds for Expelling Tapeworms- Holistic Online  (scroll down the page)
   Whipworms - PetEducation.com
  Zoonotic Diseases - About Veterinary Medicine
   Natural Pest Control - Cornell University

Pet Poisons/Toxic Substances
National Animal Poison Control Center    888-426-4435 (24 hrs.)
What to Do for a Poisoned Animal  (NAPCC)
AVMA Guide to Small Animal Poisoning
Arizona Poison & Drug information Center
The Hazards and Consequences of Lawn Pesticides - Chem-tox.com
Metal Poisonings in Dogs - Jeff Wayman, DVM
Indiana Toxic Plants (with pictures) (Purdue)
Dr. Sue's Potentially Hazardous Plants List (UC Davis)
The Toxicity of Plants - UC Davis  
Toxic Plant Index - U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion
Plants and Fido Do Not Always Mix - AKC
Bufo Toad Poisoning  
Canine Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome -  KSU VET MED
Canine Toxic Shock Advisory - Kansas State Univ. Vet Med
Chocolate Poisoning - Provet
Chocolate Toxicity - Veterinary Heart Institute article
Lawn Care Products - Columbia Animal Hospital
Rodenticides - UICVM Pet Column
Poisons that Affect Dogs - VetInfo.com
Salmon Poisoning Disease - WSUCVM
Antifreeze Poisoning - WSUCVM
The Dangers of Antifreeze - AKC
Toxins, Poisons & Other Hazards - K. James/Suite101
Toxic Environment and Your Pet's Health - Shirley's Wellness Cafe

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References/Resources
ONLINE RESOURCES:
ACVO List of Certified Vet. Opthalmologists (Search by state) (click on Diplomates Profiles)
ACVS Directory of Veterinary Surgeons (Database Search) (click Locating an ACVS Surgeon)
American Miniature Schnauzer Club
American Animal Hospital Association (HealthyPet.com)
x American Humane Society  
American Veterinary Medical Association
Animal Medical Center (New York)  
Antech Diagnostics Online
Ask Dr. Petra.com
B-Naturals Index to Newsletter Articles (Lew Olsen)
Canine Epilepsy Resource Center
Canine Health Foundation (AKC Research)  
Canine Inherited Disorders Database     
Columbia Animal Hospital
International Veterinary Brain Tumor Registry
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention 
CERF Homepage (Purdue Vet Med)  
CliniWeb International (5 languages/human & canine health search)
Cornell Consultant  
Dictionary of Veterinary Terminology - PetEducation.com
FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine
First Aid and Emergency Care Series - VIN Pet Care Forum
eDruginfo.com
Hemopet - Non-Profit Animal Blood Bank (Dr. Dodds)
Herbal Medicine - Holistic Online - includes complete herb knowledge base, glossary, standardization, etc.
Herbwalk.com
HolisticOnline    
Just  Say No to Vaccines E-mail List home page
Martindale's Health Science Guide - Virtual Veterinary Center
Miniature Schnauzer Health Issues - Miniature Schnauzer Club of Canada
Morris Animal Foundation (Research)
National Animal Poison Control Center      888-426-4435 (24 hrs.)
NetVet & Electronic Zoo
Neurology Chat - Univ. of FL CVM  
Office International des Epizooties - World Organization for Animal Health
OncoLink: Veterinary Oncology
Online Veterinary Journals Index  
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals   (includes query database)
PetEducation.com (Fosters & Smith) article index
PetFax - consulting service from Tufts CVM
PetService.com (HeartGard) Drug/Disease Reference Library  Very Graphic Photos
Provet
PubMed Search Engine - National Library of Medicine
rec.pets.dogs FAQ Homepage - Cindy Tittle Moore   
Senior Dogs Project
Shirley's Wellness Cafe (natural/holistic)
Topics in Veterinary Medicine Archives (Pfizer)
University of Illinois College of Vet Med Pet Columns Index
University of Illinois Veterinary Medicine Library
VetCentric.com - Includes encyclopedia, knowledge base, and magazine.
Veterinary Abbreviations  
Veterinary Cancer Society  
Veterinary Heart Institute
VetInfo - Veterinary Information Service
VetInfo Alphabetical Index  
VetOnline (Vet Journal Articles)
Veterinary Ophthalmology Information Centre  (EyeVet)
Vet Surgery Central  
Washington State Univ. College of Vet Med Index of  Pet Health Topics
Whole Dog Journal Online    now read current issue online (and download old articles for a fee)
Whole Health MD  
World Organization for Animal Health
PRINT RESOURCES:
Dog Owners' Home Veterinary Care Handbook, Drs. Delbert Carlson, DVM and James Griffin, MD
x Pets Living with Cancer: A Pet Owner's Resource - Robin Downing, DVM  
 The Holistic Veterinary Handbook - Winter
Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs & Cats - Dr. Richard Pitcairn
Just What the Doctor Ordered: A Complete Guide to Drugs/Medications for Your Dog - Foster/Smith
UC Davis Book of Dogs: Complete Medical Reference Guide for Dogs & Puppies
Control of Canine Genetic Diseases - Dr. George Padgett
Genetics of the Dog -  Malcolm B. Willis
The Merck Veterinary Manual, Susan Aiello, et.al (also on CD-ROM)
Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats - Diane Stein

Reproduction
Pathology of the Reproductive System - Univ. of Fl Vet Med lectures
Reducing Breed Defects - Carmen Battaglia - Canine Chronicle Online
Phimosis - PetEducation.com
Prostate Enlargement in the Dog - PetEducation.com
Prostate Surgery - VetSurgeryCentral.com  
Artificial Insemination - Animal Medical Center
Canine Herpesvirus Infection - PetEducation.com
Brucellosis - PetEducation.com    {EVERY stud and bitch to be bred should be tested before EACH service.}
Pregnancy and Birth - Animal Medical Center
Giving Birth to Puppies - Mar Vista Animal Center
Pregnancy and Nursing - Animal Medical Center
Neonatal Resuscitation of Puppies Following C-Section - Stephanie Todd, DVM
Intensive Care for Puppies (based on Pediatric Intensive Care by D.K. MacIntire, DVM)
Drugs to Avoid in Pregnant and Nursing Dogs - PetEducation.com
Anasarca - Congenital Edema - Cornell Consultant (click on diagnosis and type in "anasarca")
Canine Abortion - College of Vet Med, Univ. of MO
Canine Pregnancy Failure - Antech Diagnostics Newsletter, Feb. 1999
Calcium: Providing Dogs with the Right Balance during Growth/Reproduction - SpeedyVet
Pyometria and Infections of the Uterus - PetEducation.com
Pyometra - Surgery - VetSurgeryCentral.com, Daniel Degner, DVM  
Hypocalcemia, Mastitis, and Endometritis in Dogs - Animal Medical Center
Eclampsia (Milk Fever or Puerperal Tetany) - Pet Education.com
Planning for Healthy Puppies - UICVM
Pre-Breeding Examination for the Stud Dog - Mary C. Wakeman, DVM
Pre-Breeding Exam for the Bitch - Mary C. Wakeman, DVM
Routine Preventative Care for the Intact Bitch - Mary C. Wakeman, DVM
Reproduction and Diet Considerations in the Stud Dog & Brood Bitch - Lew Olson, B-Naturals Newsletter
Stress, Infertility, and Herpes Infection - Mary C. Wakeman, DVM
Neospora Caninum (causes Neosporosis; transmitted transplacentally)
Lyme Disease, Pregnancy, and Monthly Heartworm - Mary C. Wakeman, DVM
Care of Orphan Puppies - Columbia Animal Hospital  
Tube Feeding - PetEducation.com  
Cleft Palate - PetEducation.com
Cryptorchidism - PetEducation.com
Cryptorchidism in Dogs - Dr. Jeff Wayman
Eclampsia (Milk Fever) - PetEducation.com
False Pregnancy (Pseudocyesis) - Animal Medical Center
When Your Dog Acts Pregnant But Isn't - UICVM
Dystocia [Difficult Delivery] - Pet Education.com  
Natural Rearing - Maria Zacharias  
FAQ's on Heats and Pregnancies in Dogs - PetEducation.com

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Schnauzer Bumps - See Skin Disorders

Seizures - See Epilepsy and Nervous Disorders

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Senior Dogs
Senior Health Checklist - E. Westheimer, DVM
Senior Maintenence & Disease Prevention - E. Westheimer, DVM
Medication Chart for Aging and Geriatric Dogs - E. Westheimer, DVM
The Aging Process/Helping Geriatric Dogs Adjust - PetEducation.com
Aging Pet Needs Extra Care - UICVM Pet Column
Don't Ignore Aging Pets - Kansas State Univ. Vet Med
Rimadyl: News, Views, Advisories - Senior Dogs Project
Etogesic vs. Rimadyl  Senior Dogs Project
Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS) - The Pet Center/Pfizer
Caring for Your Aging Dog (many articles) - PetEducation.com
Vestibular Syndrome - Encyclopedia of Canine Vet. Med. Info
Canine Vestibular Disease - golden-retriever.com
Chronic Renal Failure - UICVM
Senior Care - Ralston Purina Company

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Skin Disorders
x See also Allergies  and/or Parasites
Chart for diagnosing itchy skin problems - PetEducation.com
Causes of Fluid-filled  Bumps on the Skin of Dogs - PetEducation.com
x Canine Health Can Be Skin Deep - HealthyPet.com  
Skin Diseases in Dogs - Columbia Animal Hospital  Bacterial,  Fungal, Allergic, Parasitic,  Hormonal
Bacterial Hypersensitivity to Staph Infections (by the skin) - PetEducation.com
Bacterial and Yeast Infections - Dog.com  
Atopic Dermatitis - Dr. Stephen Shaw
Determining the Causes of Dry Skin - Morris Animal Foundation  
xx Zinc Responsive Dermatosis - ANTIC
x Specific Skin Diseases - OK State Col. of Vet Med Notes
x Hot Spots - UICVM
x Hot Spots (Acute Moist Pyoderma) - Encyclopedia of Canine Vet Med Info
Allergic Skin Disease - Susan Wynn, DVM/AltVetMed
x Pruritis (Itchy Skin) - Encyclopedia of Canine Vet. Med. Info
x Skin Allergies - William O. Belfield ,DVM
Leishmaniasis - from sandflies - Federation of American Scientists
Cheyletiella yasguri - Walking Dandruff - PetEducation.com
x Natural Therapies for Dealing with Skin Problems - Marina Zacharias
Pigmented Epidermal Nevus
Pigmented Epidermal Nevus - Cornell Consultant
Schnauzer Bumps
x    Schnauzer Comedone Syndrome - VetInfo
x    Schnauzer Comedo Syndrome - PetEducation.com

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Drug Information

Please note: the information below is intended for reference only; what is appropriate for one dog may not be appropriate for another - even with the same health problem. You should consult your veterinarian before attempting to treat (or alter treatment of) your pet with ANY drug.

1999 Adverse Drug Event Reports - FDA Veterinarian Newsletter, May/June 2001
Are Antibiotics Making Your Pet Sick? - Jesse Dallas  
Effective Alternatives to Antibiotics - Dana Ullman, M.P.H. (Homeopathy)
Human Drugs that are Unsafe for Dogs/Cats - Provet
FDA-CVM Approved Animal Drug Products Database
FDA-CVM Adverse Drug Experience Reporting  
Medications - Side Effects, Reactions, Intolerance - VetInfo
Drug Side Effects - Holistic Animal Health Center  
Bacteria Cultures and Sensitivity Tests - PetEducation.com
Anaphylaxis - PetEducation.com  
Common Drugs and Nutraceuticals for Dogs - PetEducation.com
Drugs to Avoid in Pregnant and Nursing Dogs - PetEducation.com
Drugs Associated with Hepatic Injury - Antech Diagnostics Newsletter, Dec. 1998  
FDA Approves 1st Behaviorial Drugs for Dogs - FDA Talk Paper/Center for Vet Med
Rimadyl (Carprofen) - Senior Dogs Project News & Advisories Page
Rimadyl Information Sheet (Pfizer - issued April 2000) Good Dog Magazine  
Etogesic vs. Rimadyl - Senior Dogs Project
Alternatives to Rimadyl (Etogesic, Cosequin, Adequane) PetCentral on WGN Radio
Ivermectin Toxicosis - American Board of Veterinary Toxicology
Separation Anxiety and Clomaprimine - Columbia Animal Hospital
Amoxycillin  
Baytril  (Enrofloxacin)
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Metronidazole (Flagyl)
Cephalexin (Keflex)
Dexamethasone
Phenobarbital                
Prednisone                    
Mar Vista Vet Clinic Pharmacy Center
The Virtual Pharmacy Center
USP - US Pharmacopeia - click on Veterinary Medicine
PharmInfo Net
PlanetRx.com  
Supplementalmed.com  
eDruginfo.com
The "Natural Pharmacy"  Please note:  While the following links may advertise/sell products, we include these links for their informational value only. You may wish to do further research. We do NOT advertise for these individuals.
 Grapefruit Seed Extract - Allen Sachs, DC, CCN  
  L-Glutamin for intestinal help and more - Inno-Vet
  Theraputic Considerations of L-Glutamin - A. Miller, ND
   Pumpkin Seeds for Expelling Tapeworms- Holistic Online  (scroll down the page)
   Pumpkin Seeds for Expelling Roundworm and Hookworm - Herbwalk.com
Tea Tree Oil  
Milk Thistle - Silybum marianum - Supplementalmed.com  
Milk Thistle - the natural "liver treatment" - Planet Rx  

Spaying and Neutering
Spay/Neuter surgery - actual photos - MalteseOnly.com
Early Spay-Neuter: An Overview - UICVM Vet. Bulletin Spring, 1998
Myths about Spaying and Neutering - PetEducation.com
Pethood or Parenthood - AVMA
Surgical Neutering - AVMA
Testicular Tumors - PetEducation.com
To Have or Not Have Testicles - UICVM
Neutering Male Dogs: Why It's a Good Idea - PetEducation.com

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Stomach Disorders
Helicobacter Infection - Mar Vista Vet
Dysphasia & Megaesophagus - UICVM
Congenital Megaesophagus - PetEducation.com
Megaesophagus series - Dog.com
Hernias - PetEducation.com
Gastric Dilatation - Volvulus  
Bloat Notes - Purdue University  

Teeth
Tooth Anatomy and Development - Long Beach Animal Hospital
Complications of Dental Disease - Long Beach Animal Hosp.
Heart Murmur may result from dental disease - Long Beach Animal Hosp.
Cavities - Dog Beach Dentistry
Broken Teeth - Dog Beach Dentistry
Enamel Hypoplasia - Dog Beach Dentistry
Canine Dental Facts - PetEducation.com
Dental Care - Susan G. Wynn/AltVetMed  
Stages of Gum Disease - Long Beach Animal Hosp.
Pre-Anesthesia Diagnostic Tests - Long Beach Animal Hosp.
Antibiotics before Teeth Cleaning - PetEducation.com
Bad Breath Isn't Funny Anymore - AVMA
Periodontal Disease - Jan Bellows, DVM
Care of the Fractured Tooth - Jan Bellows, DVM
Oral Disease in Cats and Dogs - Dr. Tom Lonsdale
Brushing Your Dog's Teeth - American Kennel Club
Name that Bite - Jan Bellows, DVM
Undershot Jaw - Long Beach Animal Hospital
Removal of Retained Deciduous Teeth - Long Beach Animal Hosp.
Retained Baby Teeth - PetEducation.com

Urinary Disorders
Urinalysis - discusses "casts" (human) - Medstat Webpath, Univ. of Utah 
Urinalysis - Antech Diagnostics
Bladder Disorders
Kidney Disorders
Urinary Tract Disorders in Dogs (many articles) - PetEducation.com
Urinary Incontinence - PetEducation.com
Urinary Incontinence - WA State Univ. CVM
Urination, submissive - Encyclopedia of  Canine Vet. Medical Info
Why some puppies urinate when excited - PetEducation.com  
Vaginitis - PetEducation.com

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Vaccinations
Vaccination Schedule for Dogs - AVMA**  (Currently recommended:  As of June 3, 2001, there is NO recommended protocol for dogs on the AVMA website.)  **Please take note of this previous statement from the AVMA vaccinations page:  "The use of vaccines to ensure best patient care, client service, and public health is under review by the AVMA Council on Biologic and Therapeutic Agents. The Council anticipates collecting information through 2001." It is our understanding that the AVMA position statement on canine vaccinations is currently being re-written.  We will keep close watch and post here when it is published.
Anaphylaxis - PetEducation.com  
Potential Risks from Vaccines - Provet
Vaccinations - by Wendy Volhard  
Study confirms efficacy of high-titer vaccines (Vanguard) - Larson & Schultz, U of Wis., 1996
Rabies in 1999 - Jeff Wayman, DVM  
Rabies Update - UICVM Pet Column  
Autoimmunity in the Miniature Schnauzer - Dr.  Jean Dodds - AMSC website 
Leptospirosis Vaccination Not Recommended for Puppies - KSU Vet Med
Changing Philosophies in Vaccination Protocols:
Duration of Immunity to Canine Vaccines - What We Know and Don't - Ronald D. Schultz

http://www.critterfixer.com/duration%20schultz.htm

They Shoot Horses but Vaccinate Dogs - C. Mason, Ph.D
Vaccine Antibody Titers Update - Antech Diagnostics Newsletter, November 2000
American Animal Hospital Opinion Paper on Vaccine Issues (1999)
Changing Vaccine Protocols - Antech Diagnostics News, April 1998
Colorado State Univ. Small Animal Vaccination Protocol
Dr. Jean Dodds' recommended vaccination protocol (DogLogic)

[Please note that the version at this link varies slightly from more recently published info in Whole Dog Journal.]

AVMA Opinion Paper on Vaccine Issues (Aug. '99)
Current Recommendations  for Dogs - Critter Fixer Pet Hospital
Vaccine Info - DogLogic (alternatives)  
Vaccinations - More Harm than Good? - Lew Olsen, B-Naturals
Should You Vaccinate Your Dog This Year?  Shawn Messonier, DVM
Over-vaccination Issues - Gryphon Bouvier website
The Big Scam:  Rabies Vaccination - Dr. John Fudens, DVM
Vaccinosis - Richard Pitcairn, DVM  
Should You Really be Giving your Dog or Cat All those Shots? - Gene Franks (collection of veterinary quotes)
Are We Vaccinating Too Much? - Carin A. Smith, DVM (JAVMA article)
Does My Pet Need Annual Vaccinations? HealthyPet.com (AAHA)  
Vaccination in Animals - Health World Online
Vaccination Decisions - Susan G. Wynn, DVM
The Vaccine Debate - (Dog World 1996) Steve Dean, DVM  vs. Catherine O'Driscoll
Vaccinations in Veterinary Medicine - David McCluggage, DVM
Homeopathic Thuja (for vaccinosis, ill-effects of vaccination)
Just  Say No to Vaccines E-mail List home page  (under construction - many links to other sites)
Alternatives to Vaccination:
    Definition of  "titer"     Definition of  "titer"    Definition of  "antibody"         Definition of  "immunity"
    Titer Testing  
    Vaccine Antibody Titers - Antech Diagnostics Newsletter for November 2000
    To Vaccinate or Not Vaccinate?  Solve Dilemma with Titer Testing - Dog Logic
    Should You Vaccinate Your Dog This Year? - S. Messonnier, DVM  (discusses titers)
    Vaccine Ruminations - Glen Dupree, DVM  (discusses titers & nosodes, and modified vaccine schedules)
   The Interrelationship of Vaccinations, Vital Force, Remedy Action -  Larry A. Bernstein, V.M.D.
     Homeopathic Nosodes - Charles E. Loops
   Nosodes - Maria Zacharias
   Nosodes - Donna Starita Mehan, DVM

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Veterinarians/Vet Schools/Veterinary Organizations
Choosing a Veterinarian - American Kennel Club  article
Seeking a Second Veterinary Opinion - HealthyPet.com  
UC Davis School of Vet Med
Colorado State Univ. School of Vet Med.
Cornell University College of Vet Med.
Univ. of Minnesota College of Vet Med
Purdue Univ. School of Vet Med.
Directory of Other Vet Med Schools from PetEducation
Vet Med Schools - U.S. and World - from MalteseOnly
Directory of State Veterinarians
National, Regional and Specialty Veterinary Organizations
American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Directory
Veterinary Trivia Quizzes - About Veterinary Medicine

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