Interesting Health Links

I like reading various health stories and have found these links very interesting.  They are divided by topic.  Check back often for updates.  I would also like to encourage all Black Russian Terrier owners to full out the BRTCA Breed Health Survey  http://www.brtca.org/health-survey.html  

Allergies
The Myth of the Hypoallergenic Dog Breed
Food Allergies I
Food Allergies II
Food Allergies III


Autoimmune
Autoimmune Diseases in Dogs
Canine Addison's Disease Yahoo Group - This group was my best resource when learning to deal with Luba's Addison's Disease


Cancer
National Canine Cancer Foundation                 
Canine Cancer.com                                       
Lymphoma in Dogs I
Cancer in Dogs-Mechanism & Cause
Cancer Awareness.org
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Toe Cancer in Black Dogs
Pet Cancer Awareness




Diet and Nutrition
Dog Food Analysis - find the rating of your kibble
Dog Food Advisor
Canine Nutrition Basics
WDJ The Case for Home Prepared Dog Food
WDJ Raw Diets
WDJ Home Cooked Diets


Genetic Testing
Why Genetic Testing Won't Make Dogs Healthier



Reproductive
The Canine Diversity Project 
The Overused Stud Dog - This one should be required reading, as we are quickly working ourselves into a box with stud dogs.
The downside of Inbreeding
Coefficient of Inbreeding - A Beginners Guide
A Beginners Guide to Inbreeding and Linebreeding
Inbreeding, Linebreeding, Outcrossing, Outbreeding
Fresh Chilled Semen Podcast
Brucellosis Podcast
Health Deformities in Purebred Dogs - Very Interesting look back at then and now breeds.
Early Spay and Neuter Research
Three Reasons to Reconsider Early Spay and Neuter
The Effects of Spay/Neuter on Canine Behavior
Neutering Dogs - Effects on Joint Disorders and Cancer in Golden Retrievers

Bone and Joint
The Dysplastic Hip Joint
Breeding Guidelines
Environmental Factors in Hip Dysplasia
Structure and Movement-Preparation Meets Opportunity
Unilateral Hip Dysplasia
The Trouble with Elbow Dysplasia
Examining Elbow Dysplasia
Canine Hip Dyhsplasia Part 1
Canine Hip Dysplasia Part II
Canine Hip Dysplasia Part III
Canine Hip Dysplasia Part IV
Canine Hip Dysplasia Part V
Canine Hip Dysplasia Part VI
Canine Hip Dysplasia Part VII
Canine Hip Dysplasia Part VIII
Unilateral Hip Dysplasia 



Neurological
Juvenile Laryngeal Paralysis & Polyneurpathy
Seizures
Canine Epilepsy Resources



Urinary and Bladder
Canine Kidney Disease
Treatment and Prevention of Bladder Stones
Treatment and Prevent of Kidney/Bladder Stones

Vaccinations
Revaccination and Dogs
Titer Testing
Safer Vacccine Guidelines for Dogs




Other
Bloat-Emergency - best to have supplies on hand in suggested kit.
Canine Night Vision
Canine  CPR
Poisonous Plants for Dogs
Dr Jean Dodds Health Blog
Don't shave your dog down
Don't shave your dog down - 2
Pest Control on Dogs


Behavior
Why Dogs Bite
Dogs Children and Safety
When Dogs Attack
How to Handle a Dog Attack
How to Break up a Fight Without Getting Hurt
Why I never go to a dog park
My version of Socialization