Popular MeSH Terms: Dogs

Total Results: 119

• World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) Congress Proceedings
  WSAVA Congress proceedings cover a wide range of small animal medicine topics and are available for the years: 2001- 2005.
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• Carnivore dissection
  Collection of 25 lab introductions published by the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine for the Veterinary Gross Anatomy course. Each lab consists of lab objectives, anatomical terms, instructor commentary, and dissection images.
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• LIDA: Listing of Inherited Disorders in Animals
  Published by the Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney, this resource is designed to "gather, collate and disseminate data on the prevalence of inherited disorders among Australian dogs". It is aimed at breeders, veterinarians and buyers of puppies. The database allows users to search inherited disorders by breed group or by organ system and provides details of disorders for each dog breed.
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• A concise guide to infectious and parasitic diseases of dogs and cats
  Electronic book edited by G.R. Carter, DVM MS DVSc, and published by IVIS, Ithaca NY in 2003. Includes chapters discussing internal and external parasitic diseases, antimicrobial drug dosages and major infectious diseases. Users need to register with IVIS to gain access. Registration is free
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• Fraser Island dingo management strategy
  Published in November 2001 by the Queensland Environmental Protection Agency and Parks and Wildlife Service, this 22 page report presents strategies for managing dingoes on Fraser Island.
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• South Australian Canine Association Inc.
  South Australian Canine Association Inc. website
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• Nutrient Requirements of Dogs
  Compiled by the Committee on Animal Nutrition, US National Research Council, this is a free, browsable, fully searchable online textbook published by the National Academies Press, USA in 1985. The book covers nutrient requirements, signs of deficiency, composition of ingredients of dog foods and formulated diets for dogs.
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• The Brown Dog Tick
  An AgNote from the Northern Territory Government. This note looks at the brown dog tick, its description, occurrence and life cycle. Control measures are also outlined.
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• Image Database
  This searchable image database has been produced by the College of Veterinary Science at Washington State University, USA. Images present in the database include cross sections of the chest of the dog. It is searchable by image type, image content (eg. surgical, anatomy, diagnostic, parasite, procedure) and by patient information (by species, colour, age gender). A full description of each image may be found by clicking on the "metadata" button.
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• Recent advances in small animal reproduction
  Edited by P. W. Concannon et al. and published by International Veterinary Information Service, Ithaca NY, 2003. This is an electronic book featuring chapters covering many aspects of canine and feline reproduction. New chapters are constantly being added. Users need to register with IVIS to access the site. Registration is free.
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• Hill's European Symposium on Canine Brain Ageing
  Published by IVIS. Full text of proceedings of the Hill's European Symposium on Canine Brain Ageing, Barcelona, Spain, 2002. Subjects covered include Alzheimer's Disease, neuropathology in ageing dogs, brain imaging in older dogs, and cognitive dysfunction. Users must register with IVIS to gain access. Registration is simple and free.
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• Dog Genome Project
  "The Dog Genome Project is a collaborative study involving scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, the University of Oregon, and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. It is aimed at producing a map of all the chromosomes in dogs. Such a map can be used to locate the genes causing disease and those controlling morphology and behavior"
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• Dogs
  Collection of resources on the biology, behaviour, health and welfare of the domestic dog.
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• Canine heartworm disease
  Part of the American Heartworm Society website. Provides details on the clinical signs, diagnosis, serology, treatment, and prevention of heartworm in dogs.
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• Canine Autonomic Pathways
  Part of the Web-Based Veterinary Anatomy Instruction created by the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota. "This Canine Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) web site focuses on visceral efferent pathways that innervate smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands in the dog. The web site presents ANS information in three sections: General Features of the ANS, Sympathetic Pathways, and Parasympathetic Pathways."
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• A guide to hematology in dogs and cats
  Electronic book edited by Dr A.H. Rebar et al and published by IVIS, Ithaca NY, 2004. New chapters are regularly being added. Users must register with IVIS to access this resource. Registration is free.
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• Animal behaviour
  This article published by the Sutherland Veterinary Clinic examines some common behavioural problems of dogs and cats. Topics discussed include: barking, aggression, urine spraying, and scratching.
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• Genes, dogs, and cancer: annual canine cancer conferences
  This site provides abstracts of papers presented at the 2001, 2002 and 2003 Annual Canine Cancer Conferences. Proceedings are edited by J.F. Modiano, PhD and published on the web by IVIS (International Veterinary Information Service). Conference papers cover heritable factors that contribute to cancer risk in dogs, the role of genes in canine cancer development, molecular diagnostic tests and therapies, and genomics and cancer susceptibility. Papers are available in HTML and PDF formats.
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• Canine intervertebral disk disease
  Authored by Patricia J. Luttgen, DVM, MS, for the Dachshund Club of America, Inc. This article discusses the anatomy of canine intervertebral discs and the pathology of disc herniation. It examines the symptoms and diagnosis of intervertebral disease and various therapies including surgery and physiotherapy.
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• Digital Dog
  This site contains basic information on dogs, dog behaviour and dog breeds. It includes advice about choosing pet dogs based on breed.
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• Dog Behaviour Index
  Portal created by Australian K9 Events provides a vast list of links to canine behaviour resources. Resources cover a wide range of subjects and are written by veterinarians or canine enthusiasits. Includes a section on pup behaviour.
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• Canine Diversity Project
  "The Canine Diversity Project is an attempt to acquaint breeders of domesticated Canidae (dogs) with the dangers of inbreeding and the overuse of popular sires." Its website contains resources on genetics, dog breeds, inherited diseases, and diversity.
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• Canine infectious diseases: from clinics to molecular pathogenesis
  Published on the web by IVIS. Full text of papers presented at an international workshop on canine infectious diseases held at College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University on August 12-14th, 1999. Subjects covered include bacterial, parasitic, rickettsial and viral diseases. Users need to register with IVIS to access material. Registration is free.
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• Cardiopulmonary Arrest and Resuscitation: Basic Life Support in the Dog and Cat
  Written by Wayne E. Wingfield, from the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, USA, information includes: risk factors, warning signs and diagnosis of cardiopulmonary arrest, phases of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and goals, basic life support, and general guidelines for CPR in animals. The article includes selected references.
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• Tasmanian Canine Association Inc.
  Tasmanian Canine Association Inc. website.
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• Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats
  This website is a summary of some of the information found in Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats compiled by the Committee on Animal Nutrition, US National Research Council and published by the National Academies Press in September, 2003. It looks at the vitamin and mineral needs of dogs and also has a Frequently Asked Questions and "Did you know" page.
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• Dog parasites that can attack humans
  An AgNote from the Northern Territory Government. This note gives an outline of canine parasites that may affect humans, and outlines measures for their control and prevention of cross-contamination.
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• Color vision in the dog
  This article was written by Jay Neitz, Timothy Geist and Gerald H. Jacobs from the Department of Psychology, University of California, and was published in Visual Neuroscience 3 (1989) pages 119-125. It has been posted on the Web with permission from Cambridge University Press. Colour vision tests were conducted on 3 domestic dogs (Canis familiaris) and the results of the experiments reinforced the conclusion that dogs have dichromatic colour vision. References have been included. As the article is in PDF format the Adobe Acrobat Reader is required.
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• Recognising Wild Dog and Dingo Predation
  This Western Australia Agriculture Farmnote, written by Peter Thompson in 2001, provides information based on research conducted by the Agriculture Protection Board on dingoes in the north-west pastoral region (Mardie Station). It explains how to recognise dingo damage to sheep found dead or injured.
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• PetEducation.com - Dogs
  Website created by veterinarians Race Foster DVM and Marty Smith DVM. The dogs section features articles on physiology, diseases, behaviour, and nutrition.
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• NHGRI Dog Genome Project
  The Dog Genome Project at the National Human Genome Research Institute (formerly at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center) is working to "develop resources necessary to map and clone canine genes in an effort to utilize dogs as a model system for genetics and cancer research."
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• Heartworm disease
  This brochure is one in a series of companion animal health information produced by the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association. The brochure is aimed at the Canadian public and provides general information on heartworm disease in dogs (dirofilaria immitis), what it is, how it is transmitted, symptoms, diagnosis, preventive measures and treatment.
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• Canine brain atlas
  Part of the Web-Based Veterinary Anatomy Instruction created by the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota. The site features 16 transverse sections stained with luxol fast blue and cresyl violet
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• Enteral Nutrition Calculator For Dogs and Cats
  Created by W. E. Wingfield and R. A. Bowen, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, USA, this site provides a nutrition calculator for cats.
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• Some Practical Solutions to Welfare Problems in Dog Breeding (.pdf)
  This paper, written by Dr Paul McGreevy and Associate Professor Frank Nicholas from the Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney, examines the history and formation of some dog breeds, their current health and welfare problems and makes recommendations for the resolution of these problems. The article is reproduced from Animal Welfare Volume 8. pages 329-341 with the kind permission of the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW).
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• Genetics in Dogs
  Website hosted by NetPets, a US non-profit organisation. Consists of a series of articles on canine genetics by experts in the field.
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• Protein losing Enteropathy
  Authored by Dr. Shelly Vaden at North Carolina State University, USA, this site examines protein losing enteropathy (PLE) and protein losing nephropathy (PLN) in the soft coated wheaten terrier.
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• A guide to hematology in dogs and cats
  Electronic book edited by Dr A.H. Rebar et al and published by IVIS, Ithaca NY, 2004. New chapters are regularly being added. Users must register with IVIS to access this resource. Registration is free.
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• How dogs think - a non-verbal link to canine communication.
  This article was first published by DOGWORLD Magazine and conveys the concepts behind William E. Campbell's humane, non-punishment systems for correcting problem behavior in pet animals
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• Canine Inherited Disorders Database
  This database is a joint initiative of the Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre at the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, and the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association. The site is still under construction however there is already a wealth of information on various inherited disorders and details of which breeds are affected by them.
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• Atopic dermatitis in the dog
  This article describes atopic dermatitis in dogs, including information on clinical signs, diagnosis, skin testing, treatment and therapy. Some diagrams and photographs are included. The article is written by Stephen Shaw, BVetMed, CertSAD, MRCVS, Dermatology Research Fellow at the Animal Health Trust in Newmarket, Suffolk, England.
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• Canine Emergency Drug Calculator
  Created by W.E. Wingfield, Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, USA, The canine emergency drug calculator is intended to provide assistance in the management of severe veterinary emergencies.
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• Victorian Canine Association Inc.
  Victorian Canine Association Inc. website.
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• Enteral Nutrition Calculator For Dogs and Cats
  Created by W. E. Wingfield and R. A. Bowen, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, USA, this site provides a nutrition calculator for dogs.
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• Recent Advances in Small Animal Reproduction
  Elecronic texbook published by P.W. Concannon et al and published by IVIS. Chapters cover a wide range of topics on canine and feline reproduction. Users need to register to access this resource. Registration is free.
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• Canine and Feline Nephrology and Urology
  This website by Katherine M. James of the Veterinary Information Network at Davis, California is comprised of lecture notes and slide presentations for students from various colleges and schools of Veterinary Medicine in the US. For further information there are links to both veterinary and human sites and articles specific to the kidney and lower urinary tract, to Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) and to general veterinary sites that have kidney information
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• Risk Assessment: Risk to humans posed by the dingo population on Fraser Island
  A 61 page document hosted by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and published by the Environmental Protection Agency in May 2001.
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• Hypothyroidism in the dog
  Part of the Pet Health Topics series published by the College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University. Fact sheet, aimed at pet owners, giving brief information on the symptoms and treatment of the disease.
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• Petnet - Dog breeds
  Part of the Petnet website. Provides an alphabetical listing of dog breeds with a brief description and image for each entry.
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• Optimal Bromide Therapy and Monitoring
  Written by American veterinarian Lauren A. Trepanier, DVM, PhD, Dip. ACVIM, and published on the web by the Veterinary Support Personnel Network (VSPN), an affiliate of the Veterinary Information Network (VIN), this document looks at the use of bromide as an anticonvulsant treatment in dogs. The document is in question and answer format and discusses issues such as when bromide treatment should be used, dosage, interpretation of serum bromide levels, optimal therapeutic range, side effects and bromide treatment as an alternative to phenobarbital therapy.
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• Dog Abdomen Series
  Produced by the School of Veterinary Science, Murdoch University, Australia, this site provides a virtual dissection of a dog abdomen.
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• Nutrition support service
  This website, created by the Ohio State University Veterinary Hospital aims to provide veterinary nutrition information for veterinary students, technicians and clinicians colleagues.
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• Dogs and Dog Housing
  Written by Robert Hubrecht, this is a chapter from C.P Smith, C.P. and V. Taylor, Environmental Enrichment Information Resources for Laboratory Animals: 1965 - 1995. published by the Department of Agriculture (US), and Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UK). It provides brief information on the housing needs of dogs as well as an extensive bibliobraphy.
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• Dog Genome Resources
  Website hosted by the National Center for Biotechnology Information provides access to a collection of dog genome resources. Includes full details of the dog genome, sequenced by the Whitehead Institute/MIT Center for Genome Research (WICGR), now the Broad Institute.
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• Companion and Exotic Animal Parasitology
  This is an electronic book edited by D. D. Bowman, MS PhD and published by the International Veterinary Information Service. It includes chapters on canine respiratory system parasites, baylisascaris procyonis, strongyloidiasis, filaroides infections, and tick-borne ehrlichiae and rickettsiae. Users need to register with IVIS to gain access. Registration is simple and free.
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• Canine Osteology Atlas
  This interactive atlas is produced by Janine Kasper, David Magliano, and George Cardinet from the University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, USA.
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• Cardiopulmonary Arrest and Resuscitation: Basic Life Support in the Dog and Cat
  Written by Wayne E. Wingfield, from the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, USA, this site is a tutorial on basic life support. Contents include: risk factors, warning signs and diagnosis of cardiopulmonary arrest, phases of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and goals, basic life support, and general guidelines for CPR in animals.
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• American Dog Trainers Network
  An image heavy site and focused on a North American audience but some useful links to articles and other sites. Includes information on topics such as socialisation and training.
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• Guide to Congenital and Heritable Disorders in Dogs
  First published by the Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights and updated in 2000, this document is divided into two sections. Section I outlines the number of congenital and genetically transmitted diseases associated with a particular breed. Section II outlines the names and definitions of diseases mentioned in Section I. The Guide is in .pdf format.
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• Parasites of the dog
  Produced by the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, USA, this site provides information on parasites of the dog. Parasites are listed by name. Information provided for each parasite includes discussions in the adult parasite, hosts, life cycle, attachment site, diagnostic stage, clinical signs and treatment
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• Handling, restraint and physical examination of dogs and cats
  Website created by Cheryl R. Dhein DVM MS of the College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University for the Animal handling and animal agriculture orientation (VM 568) course. The site includes practical instructions and images showing techniques and equipment used.
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• World Society for the Protection of Animals (Australia)
  World Society for the Protection of Animals (Australia)
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• Veterinary Diet Manual
  This website, created by the Ohio State University Veterinary Hospital aims to provide veterinary nutrition information for veterinary students, technicians and clinicians colleagues. The dietary tables and database provide provide nutritional information for dogs and cats.
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• Reproductive physiology of bitches and artificial insemination with fresh semen
  This resource was written by Dr Rob Löfstedt, BVSc MS Dip ACT, Professor, Department of Health Management, Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island. This continuing education (CE) resource covers a bitch's cycle, ovulation prediction, LH surge, expected levels of fertility, detecting ovulation methods, semen collection and evaluation, and an outline of artificial insemination in dogs.
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• Hill's European Symposium on Canine Brain Ageing
  Published by IVIS. Full text of proceedings of the Hill's European Symposium on Canine Brain Ageing, Barcelona, Spain, 2002. Subjects covered include Alzheimer's Disease, neuropathology in ageing dogs, brain imaging in older dogs, and cognitive dysfunction. Users must register with IVIS to gain access. Registration is simple and free.
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• Be Dingo-Aware
  A pamphlet produced by the Queensland Environmental Protection Agency and Parks and Wildlife Service about recommended practices for the public when dealing with Dingoes on Fraser Island.
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• Canine Control Council of Queensland
  Canine Control Council of Queensland website.
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• Dogz Online - Breeds
  Part of the Dogz Online website. Provides an alphabetical listing of dog breeds with a brief description and image for each entry.
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• Canine Hip and Elbow Dysplasia Resources
  This is a page of the Working Dog Cyberzine website. The resources, compiled by Moc Klinkam, provide information about canine hip dysplasia and other common canine orthopaedic diseases. The coverage of topics is comprehensive and non-breed specific and includes radiography, surgical options, nutrition, genetics, diagnostic evaluation methods such as PennHIP and mobility aids. There are links to literature searches for CHD
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• Dog anatomy
  Produced by the College of Veterinary Science at Washington State University, USA, this site contains colour images of normal dog anatomy. The initial page has an overall picture of a dog. More detailed information is available by clicking on the organ you are interested in. The University has also created a similar page specifically on the organ systems in cats and dogs.
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• Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats
  This website is a summary of some of the information found in Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats compiled by the Committee on Animal Nutrition, US National Research Council and published by the National Academies Press in September, 2003. It looks at the vitamin and mineral needs of cats and also has a Frequently Asked Questions and "Did you know" page.
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• Inherited Skin Disorders
  Part of the Canine Inherited Disorders Database from the University of Prince Edward Island, Canada, this site conists of a listing of skin conditions in dogs that are believed to be inherited. Each entry consists of a brief description of the disorder, a list of the breeds affected, brief information on diagnosis and a short list of further resources.
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• DogMap: Canine Genome Mapping Database
  "DogMap is an international collaboration between 46 labs from 20 different countries towards a low resolution canine marker map under the auspices of the International Society for Animal Genetics (ISAG). A point of emphasis of the DogMap project is the setting up of an internationally accessible database for handling the mapping data."
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• Canine dysautonomia
  This website was created by the Department of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri and is maintained by Dennis O'Brien DVM PhD DACVIM. It contains information on the disease canine dysautonomia for both dog owners and veterinarians. Veterinarians are encouraged to submit serum samples. Commonly asked questions, a brief history of the disease, diagnosis and management of the disease and a list of references are provided.
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• Carnivore dissection
  Part of the Web-Based Veterinary Anatomy Instruction created by the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota. "A web site intended for veterinary students studying Veterinary Anatomy at the University of Minnesota. Study objectives, terminology, commentary, and 10-12 labeled cadaver images with captions are presented for each of 25 labs devoted to carnivore (dog/cat) dissection."
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• Handling, restraint and physical examination of dogs and cats
  Website created by Cheryl R. Dhein DVM MS of the College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University for the Animal handling and animal agriculture orientation (VM 568) course. The site includes practical instructions and images showing techniques and equipment used.
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• Dr P's Dog Training
  Created by Dr. Mark Plonsky, a Professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. Dr Plonsky is an experimental psychologist with expertise in animal learning and behaviour and he is particularly interested in dog training. The site contains a wide range of useful links.
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• Inherited diseases in dogs
  A database of "diseases/conditions of pure bred dogs which are likely to be transmitted wholly or partly through a genetic mechanism". Compiled by David Sargan and published by the University of Cambridge, UK. The database contains "disease listings and short descriptions; genetic and molecular genetic summaries where known; and entry points to the literature on each disease". Users can browse by breed or genetic anomaly, or search by keyword.
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• Recent advances in canine infectious diseases
  Electronic book edited by L. Carmichael, DVM PhD, and published by IVIS, Ithaca NY in 1999. Includes chapters discussing brucellosis, coronavirus, leptospirosis, parvovirus, and ringworm. Users need to register with IVIS to gain access. Registration is free.
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• Current therapies for noise phobia in canids
  Argent, Belinda, 2004
  Animal welfare essay. Current therapies for noise phobia in canids.
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• Reducing stress in shelter dogs: Ameliorative effects of the dog-human bond
  Elliott, Rosemary, 2006
  Animal welfare essay. Reducing stress in shelter dogs: Ameliorative effects of the dog-human bond
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• Research into canine obsessive-compulsive disorder
  Synnott, Emma Leigh, 2002
  Animal welfare essay. Research into canine obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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• Treatment of noise phobia in dogs: a review of recent studies
  Neef, Alison, 2004
  Animal welfare essay. Treatment of noise phobia in dogs: a review of recent studies
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• Risk factors and behaviours associated with canine separation anxiety and treatment options available to improve welfare.
  Friend, Michelle, 2002
  Animal welfare essay. Risk factors and behaviours associated with canine separation anxiety and treatment options available to improve welfare.
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• A review of the effectiveness of clomipramine hydrochloride as an adjunct to behavioural therapy in the treatment of canine separation anxiety
  Tucker, Charlotte, 2001
  Animal welfare essay. A review of the effectiveness of clomipramine hydrochloride as an adjunct to behavioural therapy in the treatment of canine separation anxiety
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• Housing of dogs in shelters and its implications for animal welfare
  Orchard-Mills, Emily, 2003
  Animal welfare essay. Housing of dogs in shelters and its implications for animal welfare. APDT Prize Winner 2003
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• Review of current research articles on Separation-Related Behavioural Problems
  Lawler, Michelle, 2000
  Animal welfare essay. Review of current research articles on Separation-Related Behavioural Problems.
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• Improving welfare of dogs in shelters through environmental enrichment
  Vestey, Trudie, 2003
  Animal welfare essay. Improving welfare of dogs in shelters through environmental enrichment
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• Buy and return: improving outcomes for animal shelter dogs.
  Simon, Adrian, 2004
  Animal welfare essay. Buy and return: improving outcomes for animal shelter dogs.
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• Dogs in rescue shelters: a fate worse than death?
  Lee, Amy, 2003
  Animal welfare essay. Dogs in rescue shelters: a fate worse than death?
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• Reducing Stress & Pain of Dogs in the Veterinary Clinic
  Walker, Evelyn, 2006
  Animal welfare essay. Reducing Stress & Pain of Dogs in the Veterinary Clinic.
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• Approaches to behavioural problems in dogs and their impact on animal welfare
  Sutherland, Michelle, 2004
  Animal welfare essay. Approaches to behavioural problems in dogs and their impact on animal welfare.
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• Developments in improving the welfare of dogs with separation anxiety
  Marchetti, Oriana, 2002
  Animal welfare essay. Developments in improving the welfare of dogs with separation anxiety
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• Canine Obesity and its Welfare Implications
  Koh, Bee Sze, 2007
  Animal Welfare Essay: Canine Obesity and its Welfare Implications
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• Reducing stress and increasing adoption success for shelter dogs
  McKinnon, Catriona, 2007
  Animal Welfare Essay: Reducing stress and increasing adoption success for shelter dogs
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• New trends in shelter welfare research: Can training reduce stress and increase adoption rates in shelter dogs?
  O’Rorke-Wieneke, Devon, 2007
  Animal Welfare Essay: New trends in shelter welfare research: Can training reduce stress and increase adoption rates in shelter dogs?
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• The Efficacy of Human Interaction and Training in Reducing Stress and Improving Adoption Outcomes for Shelter Dogs
  Mowbray, Jasmin, 2007
  Animal Welfare Essay: Examines three recent studies on dog welfare in the stressful environment of the shelter. Also looks at how reducing stress by positive human interaction can improve the adoption rate for shelter dogs.
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• Animals
  This is the animals page.
  [16-09-2008]
• Research into the Impacts of Aversive Dog-training Techniques
  Cresswell, Melissa, 2008
  Examines aversive dog training techniques such as the use of electric collars, and their effect on the welfare of dogs.
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• Nutritional Effects on Serotonin and Behavioural Aggression in Dogs
  Robson, Kate, 2008
  Looks at the possibility that aggression in dogs can be controlled by changes in diet.
  [12-01-2009]
• The use of Electric Shock Collars vs. Other Training Methods: Efficacy, Stress, and Welfare Concerns
  Englert, Kristy, 2008
  Investigates dog training techniques that improve welfare, reduce problem behaviours and strengthen the owner-dog relationship.
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• Chronic Stress in Housed Dogs
  Blackshaw, James, 2000
  Discusses the use of physiological measures as a means of determining chronic stress in dogs.
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• A review of recent research into canine aggression behaviour
  Bonner, Kim, 2004
  Reviews recent studies on aggressive behaviour in pet dogs.
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• Animal welfare advancements in the field of dog training
  Briscoe, Shonagh, 2005
  Investigates alternatives to punishment in training, and improvements to the understanding between owner and dog. These are important steps in the improvement of canine welfare.
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• Canine behavioural problems and their welfare implications
  Brueckner, Alexandra, 2004
  Outlines studies that suggest how to reduce the prevalence of canine behavioural problems and to control these behaviours.
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• Assessing the efficacy of prescribing tricyclic antidepressants in conjunction with modifying behaviour therapy for the treatment of separation anxiety in dogs
  Butchers, Anthony David, 2001
  Discusses treatment for dogs exhibiting separation anxiety associated behaviour.
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• The effectiveness and welfare implications of current dog training methods
  Cariola, Evan, 2004
  Looks at current research into the efficacy of assorted dog training techniques practiced by everyday dog owners, and the welfare implications of those practices.
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• Evaluation of postoperative pain in dogs
  Colantonio, Don, 2000
  Proposes a pain scale for use in assessing postoperative pain in dogs.
  [06-04-2009]
• Dog training: new developments and research
  Cotton, Eloise, 2004
  Discusses how training improves human understanding of animal behaviour, and ultimately fosters better behaviour in dogs.
  [06-04-2009]
• An evaluation of dog-training techniques: an assessment of efficacy and welfare
  Curl, Peter, 2004
  Explores the strengthening of the human-animal bond that occurs through improved dog-training technique. Problematic behaviour in dogs is linked to welfare problems.
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• Modern day living: are we compromising the welfare of our bonded canine companions?
  Dovey, Ellen, 2004
  Highlights the welfare benefits of environmental enrichment for dogs, training and investing time in nurturing the human-canine bond.
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• Which dog? Developments concerning the welfare of Canis familiaris
  Early, Jonathon, 2003
  Looks at the possibility of matching dogs or breeds of dogs with owners, and the benefits ot the human-animal bond.
  [09-04-2009]
• The effects of current training techniques and environmental factors on dog behaviour
  Kabaila, Anna, 2004
  Investigates the effects of different training techniques and environmental factors on dog behaviour.
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• The welfare of pedigree dogs
  Tsang, Albert, 2009
  Reviews recent literature investigating genetic diversity and the incidence of inbreeding in purebred dogs as well as exploring the consequences of these breeding practices on the welfare of animals.
  [21-10-2009]
• Improving the Welfare of Geriatric Dogs through early Diagnosis and Treatment of Canine Cognitive Dysfunction
  Winer, Lee, 2009
  Discusses the behavioural changes that can occur as a result of canine cognitive dysfunction. Looks at ways of reducing some of the effects of this condition to improve the welfare of geriatric dogs.
  [26-10-2009]
• Encouraging Owners to Seek Treatment for Canine Behavioural Problems: An Assessment of the Impact on the Relinquishment of Dogs
  Izes, Aaron M, 2009
  Explores measures such as free advice help lines, remote consultations and mandatory post-adoption training classes to decrease relinquishment rates of dogs to shelters.
  [26-10-2009]
• Improving the Re-homing Success of Shelter Dogs: A Brief Guide
  Vitlic, Michael, 2009
  Discusses the results of studies that could improve the welfare of shelter dogs.
  [26-10-2009]
• Improving the Image of Greyhounds as Pets: Recent Data show they are a Good Choice when selecting a Purebred Shelter-dog for Adoption
  Avery, Michaela, 2009
  Looks at improving the image of greyhounds as pets, emphasising their low aggression ranking and low prevalence of inherited diseases.
  [26-10-2009]
• Effectiveness of Aversive- as opposed to Reward-based Training Methods for Dogs
  Byrne, Patrick, 2009
  Examines the welfare benefits in using rewards-based training methods such as clicker devices and food for dogs.
  [26-10-2009]

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