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Degenerative Myelopathy

• Degenerative Myelopathy in German Shepherd Dogs - Details of history, incidence, research and treatment. Includes suggested dietary changes and information about support groups.
• College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Missouri - Information on degenerative myelopathy for dog owners and veterinarians and investigations into the cause of the disease being conducted on this disease at the University of Missouri and Texas A&M University. Includes information geared towards the condition's occurence in Pembroke Welsh Corgis.
• Degenerative Myelopathy - Information on holistic treatments for degenerative myelopathy by Dr. Nancy Scanlan of Sherman Oaks, California.

• Degenerative Myelopathy Support Group - Established by the owner of a German Shepherd with the disease. Describes warning signs, tests and treatment.
• Spanna : Degenerative Myelopathy - A personal account by owners of a German Shepherd with this disease. Includes suggestions for environment modification and anecdotal discussion of an experimental drug treatment.

Deafness

DDEAF - Deaf Dog Education Action Fund - Non-profit organization speaking in behalf of and assisting in the betterment of life of deaf dogs through education and funding. The site includes training tips. Deaf Dogs List - An email discussion group for owners of deaf dogs. Information on how to join - message archives for members only. Deaf Dogs WebRing - Index of sites connected through this ring....

Toxic Foods

Aflatoxin in Peanuts - Provet healthcare information article on aflatoxin toxicity in birds, dogs and small mammals. Caffeine Poisoning - ProVet healthcare information article on caffiene poisoning by coffee, tea and chocolate in dogs and cats. Chocolate and Caffeine - Sources, signs, immediate care, and veterinarian care of an exposure to a toxin known as chocolate or caffeine....

Toxic Plants

Colorado State University Guide to Poisonous Plants - Searchable database from the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Cornell University Poisonous Plants - Searchable database includes plant images, pictures of affected animals and presentations concerning the botany, chemistry, toxicology, diagnosis and prevention of poisoning of animals by plants and other natural flora. Daffodil Poisoning - ProVet healthcare information article on daffodil poisoning in dogs....

Poisoning

Antifreeze Poisoning - Toxicity information, description of symptoms, treatment urgency, and prevention suggestions. ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center - Ways to prevent and prepare for poisoning, and an emergency phone consultation number. Pet Poisoning Prevention Tips - Suggestions for avoiding some common and some unfamiliar hazards....

Diabetes Mellitus

Harry's Home BG Testing - How to test blood glucose at home in a diabetic cat or dog. Includes methods, test interpretation, comparison of meters, and links. Pet Diabetes Support Group - Includes health and nutrition articles, success stories, and a mailing list. Pets With Diabetes - Includes information about the disease, resources including support groups, personal experiences, and diabetic dogs in need of adoption....

Pancreatic Disorders

GCVS: What is Pancreatitis? - Includes signs, diagnostic tests, treatment, and longterm effects. Merck Veterinary Manual: The Exocrine Pancreas - Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of acute pancreatitis, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, and pancreatic neoplasms in dogs and cats. Merck Veterinary Manual: The Endocrine Pancreas - Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of diabetes, functional islet cell tumors, and gastrin-secreting islet cell tumors....

Diabetes Insipidus

DI Central - Includes an overview of the disorder, symptoms, pros and cons of diagnostic methods, and references. Pets with Diabetes: Diabetes Insipidus - Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, personal accounts, and references. VIN: Polyuria, Polydipsia and Diabetes Insipidus - Conference presentation by Richard W. Nelson, DVM, on distinguishing Diabetes insipidus from other conditions that cause excessive thirst and urination....

Congestive Heart Failure

Animal Hospital of Casper on Congestive Heart Failure - A discussion about CHF in dogs including audio of heart murmurs. Congestive Heart Failure vet - Discusses CHF in dogs....

University Programs

The Animal Cancer Center at Colorado State University - Homepage for the veterinary oncology program at the Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital The Harrington Oncology Program, Tufts University - Information regarding the clinical oncology service at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine. Includes links to information for prospective clients. OncoSite - Texas A & M University - Information about small animal cancer, and about the clinical oncology program at TAMU. Includes links to information for prospective clients....