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HEALTH & GENETICS |
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| AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD HEALTH & GENETICS (ASHGI) |
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www.ashgi.org Australian Shepherd Health & Genetics Institute -- Are you concerned about the seeming increase in frequently of genetic problems in Aussies? |
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By C. A. Sharp Captured on the site of Heidi Mobley, Western Hills Aussies |
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The Canine Diversity Project A must read for those that want to breed their dogs |
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The Price of Popularity C.A. Sharp is editor of the Double Helix Network News. This article appeared in Vol. IV, No. 3 (Summer 1998) |
| MORE GENETICS |
| Animal Genetics Internet articles by Sue Ann Bowling |
| Bob Tails -- An explination by Terry Martin, SlashV Australian Shepherds. Visit her site at www.users.htcomp.net/slashv |
| HEALTH REGISTRIES |
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CERF Canine Eye Registry Site |
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OFA Orthopedic Foundation Of America -- Hip, Elbow Database |
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PennHIP University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program |
| ILLNESSES |
| Dog Flu and other information on dog illnesses |
| IVERMECTIN TOXICITY |
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Aussies are Collie Type breeds. Make sure that the Heartworm tablet you provide your dog is NON Ivermectin based and make sure you know you need to stay away from Ivermectin treatments for mange and other skin conditions. |
| MDR1 GENE |
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MDRI gene - List of No-No Drugs A long list of drugs dangerous to your dogs. Order a test kit. |
| POISONS |
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24 hour poison control hotline for pet owners and veterinarians. (785)532-5679 Kansas State Univ Vet Teaching Hosp |
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Animal Poison Control - 888-426-4435 |
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No Sugar Free additives for your dog -- REUTERS, Updated: 4:10 p.m. PT Sept 29. 2006 |
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Plants that are poisonous to your dogs SITE ONE AND A MORE TECHNICAL SITE TWO |
| SPAYING & NEUTERING |
| When should you spay or neuter Article on why you should wait until 12 - 18 months to allow the dog's growth plates to close. |
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To Spay or Neuter Three different links for information |
| AKC Whitepaper on Spay & Neuter - Several different discussions on why to or why not to spay and documented facts |
| CONTACTS |
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C.A. Sharp Check your genetics, ask questions NOTE: C.A. is a resource contact NOT a Breeder, contact her for |
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genetic questions, NOT to get a dog or a puppy. |
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VETMED -- A contact at The University of Davis, California |
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