July 2004

Jul 28 '04

Essences

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Jul 28 '04

Chiropractic

American Veterinary Chiropractic Association - Certification, educational standards, and practice standards for animal chiropractic, as well as practitioner referrals. American Veterinary Chiropractic Association Doctors - Information on what animal chiropractic is, who performs it and how they are trained, which pets need adjustment, and practitioner referrals. Animal Chiropractic Degrees - Postgraduate courses in animal chiropractic for veterinarian, chiropractic and osteopathic practitioners offered by RMIT University, Australia....
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Professional Societies

American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture - Directory of veterinarians belonging to the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture. Information about pet health issues, acupuncture and traditional chinese medicine for pets. American Academy of Veterinary Medical Acupuncture (AAVMA) - Offers continuing education courses and training in veterinary medical acupuncture, manual therapy (osteopathic/chiropractic), herbs, and other complementary, alternative, and holistic medical modalities using a scientific, physiologic approach whenever possible. Animal Acupuncture Certification - Maryland State Board of Acupuncture Animal Acupuncture Certification Form....
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Pet Acupuncturists

AcuFinder.com Acupuncturist Referral Service - Find a Veterinary acupuncturist in your area. See photo and doctors bio and area of expertise. AcuVet - Controlled acupuncture for animal athletes in the UK. Assisi Acupuncture Ltd - Practitoner site with information about Acupuncture and Traditional Chines Medicine by Ann-si Li, DVM, OMD....
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Acupuncture

Acupuncture for Animals - Newsletter article, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois. Acupuncture for Pets - When conventional drug therapy couldn't help her arthritic collie, Pat Green tried one last option: the pins and needles of veterinary acupuncture. Acupuncture in Thoracolumbar Disk Disease - ProVet healthcare information article....
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Aromatherapy

Animoils - Qualified Essential Oil Therapist for animals who supplies custom and ready made essential oil products and offers consultations. AromaLeigh - Information on canine and feline aromatherapy. Aromatherapy - A Pomeranian breeder describes her use of aromatherapy with her dogs. Suggested blends and combinations are given....
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Alternative Medicine for Dogs

Complementary Therapy for Dogs - Recipes for Doggie Aromatherapy and Herbal Tea. Dog Owner's Guide to Alternative medicine - Information on alternative diets and holistic treatments for dogs. USDA Certified Organic PetGuard Organics For Dogs...
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Alternative Medicine for Pets

Alternative Medicine - Pet Articles - Alternative Pet Articles Alternative Medicine Advisory - Offering science-based information on human and veterinary alternative medicine modalities, including acupuncture, homeopathy, chiropractic, herbal medicine, traditional Chinese medicine and energy therapy. Alternative Pet Health - Articles and discussion forums on alternative pet health and natural rearing, indexed by animal and by treatment method....
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Tail Docking

The Anti-Docking Alliance - Working to abolish the practice of docking dogs' tails. Council of Docked Breeds - UK-based organization's campaign to protect the future welfare of all traditionally docked breeds. News, reasons for tail docking, photographs, survey, and links. Dogs Downunder: All About Docking Downunder - Legislation, press releases, resource kit for opposing the legislation and links....
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Spay and Neuter

Dog Owner's Guide: Spay/Neuter Surgery - Pros and cons, surgery costs, and questions to ask the veterinarian. To Spay or Neuter? - A dog trainer explains his decision. Tobiyah Supports Spay/Neuter - A graph showing that pets multiply faster than pet owners. Links for low cost spay/neuter referrals, graphics, and advocacy suggestions....
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Debarking

Debarking is a Last Resort for Nuisance Dogs - Overview of Australian legislation designed to prevent indiscriminate debarking....
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Dog Elective Surgery

AKC: Cropping/Docking Position - American Kennel Club's position on ear cropping, tail docking, and dewclaw removal. Animal Crackers: Cosmetic Surgery - From the University of Pennsylvania's veterinary school's publication, a brief article with an overview of the controversy and the procedures. Household Hazards: Ear Cropping, Tail Docking and Dew Claws - A German Pinscher breeder presents the historical reasons for the procedures and contemporary considerations....
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Dog Genome

The Canine Radiation Hybrid Mapping Project - Construction of a genome map of the Canis familiaris species. Searchable by chromosome and includes radiation hybrid, meotic, cytogenetic, and integrated maps. Canine Genetics Resources - Features genetic studies and reference resources. Includes a bare bones introduction to genetics and a canine genetic primer....
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Ancient Breeds

The Akbash Dog - Features history, pictures, breed standard, and a message forum for Akbash dog owners and interested individuals to ask questions. The Korean Jindo Dog - Provides picture and information on the dog's physical and behavioral traits. The Jindo is considered to be a borderline domesticated dog with very feral instincts. Origins of the Azawakh - The idi n'ilelli, or Azawakh, is an African hound of ancient origin. His native region is situated in the southern Sahara and the sub-Saharan Sahel. He is raised principally by the Tuareg nomads who have bred these hounds for millennia according to strict cytogenetic and aesthetic criteria....
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Dog Species Origins

Canid Genetics - Including the genetic relationship of wolf and dog, and comments on the famous Robert Wayne research papers. Early Man Needs Dog - Evolution of the first dogs in the Middle East, including the Saluki. Molecular Evolution of the Dog Family - The dog family, Canidae, is a diverse group of 34 species ranging in size and proportion from squat, dachshund-like bushdogs to the long-legged maned wolf. Robert K. Wayne examines their genetic relationships....
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Dog Genetics

Breeding Dogs for the Next Millennium - This article was submitted by Dr. Hellmuth Wachtel who holds the copyright on the content. Presented by the Continental Kennel Club. Can You I.D. Your Dog with DNA? - Article and charts by Ray Coppinger, Ph.D. of the Farm Center, Hampshire College, Amherst, Massachusetts. Canid Genetics - DNA, genetic inheritance, researchers, and the relationship of wolf and dog....
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Jul 20 '04

Vegetarian Dog Food

Feeding the dog...
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