Health Information

Health Information

Poisonings,Toxic Substances and General First Aid

Seemingly inoccuous foods, plants and substances such as human medications found in and around the home can pose a deadly hazard to your canine companion. In order to help you keep your canine friends safe, we've included informational links on toxic substances, poison control, and first aid. What you do in the critical first moments after a poisoning or injury often determines the ultimate outcome at your veterinarian's office.

Small Animal Poisonings-what can poison your animal and how to prevent it.

Poisonings-Information on substances toxic to dogs.

What to do for Poisonings- First aid and necessary supplies for treatment of poisonings.
National Animal Poison Control Center-phone number and fee schedule for 24 hour a day poison control assistance.

Pet First Aid Guide-a guide to emergency care from Bide-A-Wee Animal Shelters

General medical Information

A selection of links to a variety of general medical information.

Canine Medical Information, Part 1-general medical reference on a variety of diseases and genetic conditions.

Canine Medical Information, Part 2-a continuation.

NetVet Veterinary Resources

Dog Heartworm-prevention, treatment and transmission of heartworm

Fleas-control, management and medical significance for humans and animals

Fleas-control, pet treatment and premise treatment for fleas

Ticks-identification, removal, disease information.

Tick Research Laboratory-complete information on ticks, tick borne diseases and species identification

Canine Parasites-parasites canine species are capable of hosting.

Hepatozoon Canis-a potenially fatal tick disease that is spreading in the United States. Mentioned in the Feb. 1998 issue of Dog Fancy magazine.

Registries and Genetics

Registry organizations for canine orthopedic and eye examinations. Information on genetic research.

The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, Inc-OFA registry. Also includes thyroid registry.

Caninie Eye Registry Foundation-CERF registry information

The Dog Genome Project-DNA research on genetic markers for diseases.

Information for potential breeders

So you want to breed your bitch or use your dog at stud. Please take a peek at the following links before you make a decision. Having a litter of puppies is NOT a money making propostion. Your animal must be properly screened for genetic defects and proper temperment prior to breeding. In addition, you need to factor in the expense of pre- and post whelping veterinary care of the bitch plus the expenses associated with the veterinary care and maintainence of the puppies until they are able to leave for their new homes.

Finding a Responsible Breeder-a how-to guide from Rosecroft Cairn Terriers.

Stages of the Bitch-reproductive cycle of the female dog.

Things to Think About Before Breeding Your Dog-information you need to be aware of BEFORE you breed your bitch.

So You Want to Use Your Dog at Stud-information for owners of male dogs.

The Miracle of Birth Video*-A graphic description of whelping puppies and what can go wrong.

Early Spay/Neuter-a discussion of spaying/neutering animals at 12 weeks or earlier.

*located on the Dog House site

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