Extensive Canine Health Index (HUGE!!!)

HEALTH
PLEASE NOTE: This section addresses both general and breed-specific health problems. The information presented in the links is NOT a substitute for professional veterinary care.

ABD/GI, ALTERNATIVE VET CARE, ANESTHESIOLOGY, CARDIOVASCULAR, EMERGENCIES, ENDOCRINE, EYES, EARS, NOSE & THROAT, FINDING A VET OR SPECIALIST, FIRST AID, HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY, IMMUNITY, INFECTIOUS DISEASES, MUSCULO-SKELETAL, NEUROLOGY, PARASITES, PATHOLOGY, PHARMACOLOGY, POISONS, SAFETY, RADIOLOGY, RESPIRATORY, SKIN, URINARY/REPRODUCTIVE, WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS

General Information:
AccuVet Laser Surgery for Veterinary Medicine
American Animal Hospital Association Healthy Pet
American Veterinary Medical Association
ASPCA Ani-Med® Call-In Index
Atlas of Veterinary Clinical Anatomy
Bath-Brunswick Veterinary Associates Library
Border Collie Health Issues
Canine Health Problems by Breed
Canine Medical Information, Part I
Canine Medical Information, Part II
Columbia Animal Hospital Library
Consultant - Diagnostic Support System for Veterinary Medicine (Cornell).
Dog Nomenclature - Official names for parts of a dog.
Dog Topics - College of Veterinary Medicine University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Detect and Prevent Problems with Monthly Home Exams
Dr. Roen's Weekly Column - Easy reading.

Drs. Foster and Smith's Pet Education Center
DVM News Online - Home page of DVM Newsmagazine
Foothills Animal Hospital and Four Paws Pet Place Client Instruction Information Index
Glossary of Veterinary Terms
Health Care for Your Pet
Net Vet Veterinary Resources

Merck Veterinary Manual On-line Single most comprehensive electronic reference for animal care information.
Newman Veterinary Medical Services Interesting site with some info not found in other vet sites. What it lacks in scope, it makes up for in depth.

Normal Values of Dog and Cat Health Parameters Learn about "normal" temperature, blood test and weight values.

Pet Care Forum Vet Hospital
Pet Center - Detailed descriptions of many veterinary procedures and problems from T. J. Dunn, Jr. DVM.
Pet Health Care Library
Pet Smart Home Remedies for Dogs and Cats
Signs of Canine Illness
The Senior Dogs Project - Site devoted to the health and care of older dogs.
vet@dog - This small collection of articles is notable because of the clear, detailed information given.
Veterinary Abbreviations and Acronyms
Veterinary Board Review UC Davis.
Vet Info - Lots of info in a searchable Q&A format. Subscribers (paid) are given an email address to submit questions.
VetMedCenter.com
WSU College of Veterinary Medicine Pet Health Topics

Abdomen/Gastro-Intestinal:
Also see Infectious Disease and Parasite links below.

Abdominal Trauma: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Dilemma
Anal Sac Disease Dr. Dan Wasmund
Anal Sacs
Bloat (Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus) - border collies are not commonly affected with this disorder but it's not unknown in the breed. To determine your dog's risk, check out the Purdue bloat site.
Canine Anal Gland Disease
Canine Colitis
Canine Constipation Dr. Steve Peterson
Canine Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis Dr. Petra Drake
Colitis
Constipation
Diagnosis and Management of Acute Pancreatitis in the Dog and Cat
Diarrhea
Dietary Fibre and Gastrointestinal Disease
Dietary Management of Chronic Diarrhoea
Differential Diagnoses for Hepatic Disease in Small Animals
Digestive System - Many articles at this site.
Helicobacter Infection
Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis
HGE - Also known as hemorrhagic gastroenteritis.
Imaging Canine Liver Disease Fraser McConnell BVM&S CSAM DVR MRCVS
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Liver and Pancreas - Many articles at this site.
Liver Diseases
Rear Rubbing
Recognition and Management of Portosystemic Shunts in Dogs Kal Kan Foods, Vernon, CA, Pedigree Breeder Forum magazine, Vol 7 , 1998.
Vomiting - how to distinguish between vomiting and regurgitation, which is caused by diseases of the esophagus.
Vomiting and Diarrhea - Treatment at home.
Vomiting and Diarrhea - treatment. Placerville Veterinary Clinic
What is Canine Hemorrhagic Enteritis and What Treatment is Recommended?

Alternative Vet Care:
HERBAL & ALTERNATIVE MEDS, PARASITE CONTROL

Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy - Referral List
Acupuncture in the Treatment of Animals
Acupuncture in the Treatment of Animals Colombia Animal Hospital
Alternative Diets and Holistic Treatments - Dog Owner's Guide article.
Alternative Therapies in Veterinary Medicine - Also see What Role Should They Play?
American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture
American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association - Definition of holistic veterinary medicine and directory.
Canine Acupuncture - Dog Owner's Guide article.
Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine
Demystifying Homeopathy
Homeopathic Medicine - Dog Owner's Guide article.
Homoeopathy Review
International Veterinary Acupuncture Society
Linda Tellington Jones TTEAM - TTOUCH - Holistic health care and training approach for your horse, dog, cat or other pet.
Tellington Touch Basics
The Alternative Medicine Advisory Page - Science-based information on human and veterinary alternative medicine modalities.
Try Canine Massage
Veterinary Acupuncture
What The American Veterinary Medical Association Has to Say About Alternative Medicine
Whole Dog Journal - Monthly guide to natural dog care and training.

Anesthesiology:
Are Border Collies Sensitive to Anesthesia?
How Dangerous is Anesthesia?
Improved Anesthetic Care Offers More Safety, Better Quality to Pets Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Anesthesia - Virtual Anaesthesia Textbook
Veterinary Anesthesia (Virtual Anesthesia Textbook)

Cardiovascular:
Aortic Stenosis
Canine Cardiology
Cardiology Lecture Notes
Cardiovascular Diseases - part of Veterinary Heart Institute website.
Case Studies in Cardiovascular Medicine - Listen to murmurs and look at diagnostic images, plus learn about the treatment of various CV disorders.
Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Specialty of Cardiology. - Listed by state.
Disorders of the Heart & Circulatory System of Dogs - Many articles found at this website.
Caring for Dogs with Heart Disease
Heart Murmur in Dogs
Important News About Heart Disease in Dogs
Inherited Cardiovascular Disorders
Mitral Insufficiency
New Treatments for Congestive Heart Failure
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Recognition of Serious Cardiac Arrhythmias
SAS - What it is, and Why Breeder Should be Concerned
Shock
Subaortic Stenosis
Tell-Tale Heart Murmur
Veterinary Cardiology Online
What is Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)?

Emergency Care and First Aid:
COLD WEATHER COMPLICATIONS, CPR & ALS, CUTS, DISASTERS, FIRST AID KIT, HYPERTHERMIA AND OVERHEATING, POISONS, RESTRAINT

General Information
Colorado State University Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Medicine Index Page
Canine Medical Emergencies and First Aid
Diagnosis and Treatment of Canine Sports Disorders - including cardiac arrest, myoglobinuria and skeletal injuries
Dog Owners' Guide to California Foxtails
Emergency Care
Fevers and Your Pet
First Aid for Your Dog
Foxtails - Barbed Seeds That Can Torture and Kill
Foxtails - Article from the National Vizsla Association.

Veterinary Emergency Medicine Pearls
Vet@Dog First Aid Series - Covering abrasions & lacerations, eye injuries, hot and cold weather and life-threatening traumatic injuries.

Canine First Aid Kit

A Simple First Aid Kit

Dog First Aid Bag

Building a First Aid Kit for Your Pet

Field First Aid Kit for Human or Hound

What to Put in Your Canine First Aid Kit

Cardio-Pulmonary Resusitation and Advanced Life Support
Anaphylaxis
Burns
Animal CPR
Artificial Respiration and Heart Massage
Canine CPR
Canine Emergency Drugs
Choking
Drowning and Suffocation
How to Give Canine CPR
Shock

Disasters

American Red Cross Disaster Preparedness for Pets

Are You and Your Pet Prepared for a Hurricane?

Disasters - Saving the Whole Family©

FEMA Animals and Emergencies

Hyperthermia and Overheating
I'm not sure about the etiology of hyperthermia in border collies - please double check any info you find in these links WITH YOUR VET.
Canine Stress Syndrome - Pamela A. Davol writes about Canine Malignant Hyperthermia in labs.
Exercise Induced Collapse in Laborador Retrievers Susan M. Taylor, DVM
Exercise Induced Collapse in Labrador Retrievers What Do We Know Now? Susan M. Taylor, DVM (same article different site)
Exercise-Induced Hyperthermia AgilityNet
Exertional Hyperthermia Michael Richards, DVM
Hair Length and Temperature Tolerance Robert Jay Russell, Ph.D.
Heat Build-up during Intensive Exercise Richard Petura, Racing Editor, WorkingDogWeb
Heat Exhaustion Leanne Gossett, Bark Bytes
Heat Stress in Sled Dogs Robert L. Downey
Heat Stroke DoctorDog.com
Heat Stroke Jeff Wayman, DVM
Heat Stroke and Overheating in Dogs: Treatment & Prevention Nate Baxter, DVM
Heat Stroke: Not Just a Summer Problem Dr. Henry De Boer
Help Your Pet Beat the Heat Channel 3000
Hot Weather Warning
Malignant Hyperthermia in Cats and Dogs Dr. Maurice E. White
Overheating Dogs Chakotay's Home Spot
Working in the Heat - This article first appeared in the Summer 1999 issue of the NEBCA News.

Hypothermia and Cold Weather Complications

But Baby, It's Cold Outside! - Recognizing and treating canine hypothermia and frostbite.

Cold Weather Check List

Cold Weather Complications

Emergency Treatment for Frostbite

Frostbite and Hypothermia

How to Keep Fido Free of Winter Flab

Hypothermia

Hypothermia (Abnormal Low Temperature)

Hypothermia and Frostbite

Hypothermia in Animals

Winterizing your Pet Important in Cold Weather

Winter Weather and Your Pet

Minor Cuts & Abrasions

Abrasions and Lacerations

Facilitator Liquid Bandage - used in dogs, cats and horses to prevent wound contamination to assist the healing process.

TUF-FOOT - conditions the foot by toughening the tissues and it also aids in protecting feet against bruises, blisters and soreness.

Poison

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Intoxication

An Easy Way to Remember Toxic Doses of Chocolate

Antifreeze Can be Deadly to Pets

Antifreeze Poisoning

Antifreeze: The Green Death

Antifreeze Warning

Are Grapes and Raisins Really Toxic? Dr. Dawn Ruben tells when and how to treat.

ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center - emergency hotline providing 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week telephone assistance for a $45 consultation fee.

Canadian Poisonous Plants Information System

Canines and Chocolate a Dicey Mix

Chocolate is Poisonous to Dogs

Cyanobacterial Toxins

EXTOXNET InfoBase Objective, science-based information about pesticides for the non-expert developed by toxicologists and chemists within the Extension Services of University of California-Davis, Oregon State University, Michigan State University, Cornell University, and the University of Idaho.

First Aid: Poisoning in Pets Dr. Dan Wasmund

Grape and Raisin Poisonings in Dogs

Guide to Poisonous Plants - Colorado State University

Heartbreak of Psoriasis May Lead to More Heartbreak

How Safe is Febreeze?

How to Induce Vomiting

Indiana Plants Poisonous to Livestock and Pets

Ivermectin Sensitivity and Toxicity Links

Ivermectin toxicity in Collies College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University

Just Say, "No" to Onions

Mushroom Poisoning - Not Likely, But Possible

Neurotoxic Disorders K. G. Braund, Veterinary Neurological Consulting Services(Last Updated: 17-Dec-2002).

No Boozin' for Fifi and Fido This Holiday Season! - Pets and alcohol.

Notes on Chocolate Toxicity in Dogs

Pet Owner's Guide to Common Small Animal Poisons (AVMA)

Plants Toxic to Animals - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Poisoned!

Poisoning by Automobile Antifreeze New Hope Animal Hospital

Poisonous Plants Links - More regional lists.

Poisonous Plants - Texas State Department of Health and the National Safety Council

Poisonous Plants, Foods - Australian Dogs Page

Poisonous Plants Home Page (Cornell) - Growing reference that includes plant images, pictures of affected animals and other info.

Poisonous Plants in Your Yard

Pond Scum - Your Dog May Drink It & It May Be Toxic

Principles of Toxicology - Diagnosis and treatment.

Rodenticide Poisoning Treatment

Sierra Antifreeze/Coolant

Some Cattle Ear Tags Can Kill Dogs

Treatment for Ethylene Glycol Toxicity

What to do for a Poisoned Animal

Why are Onions Toxic to Dogs?

Wiggly Giggly Pet Toy May Be A hazard To Your Dog

Zinc Induced Hemolytic Anemia

Zinc Poisoning

Restraint

Dog Restraint

Installing a Homemade Restraining Collar for the Dog

Restraining a Dog

A Guide to Recognizing Bone Diseases Linda Arndt, Blackwatch Great Danes

Canine Intervertebral Disk Disease Patricia J. Luttgen, D.V.M.

Clinical Aspects of the Canine Athlete Robert L. Gillette, D.V.M.

Large Breed Puppies: What is an Appropriate Diet? Chick Newman, PhD, DVM. Preventing joint disease.

Musculoskeletal Disorders Links K9 Source List

Relationship of Nutrition to the Development of Skeletal Disease in Young Dogs Phillip W. Toll, D.V.M. & Daniel C. Richardson, D.V.M.

Arthritis

Adequan Treatment for Arthritis Luitpold Pharmaceuticals

Arthritis in Dogs - Incidence and signs from Paw Print Animal Hospital.

Arthritis Susan G Wynn, D.V.M., AltVetMed

Arthritis -- 13 Ways to Ease the Aches from Rodale Press

Arthritis and Your Dog Pfizer, Inc. (manufacturers of Rimadyl)

Degenerative Joint Disease (Osteoarthritis) Drs. Foster & Smith

Dogs With Arthritis

Key Risk Factor for Canine Arthritis Identified University of Pennsylvania Almanac, 12/18/01

Managing the Arthritic Patient David Francis, D.V.M., University of Tennessee

Medical Management of Osteoarthritis Paul S. McNamara, D.V.M.

Pain Clinic - New arthritis treatments.

New Options for Old Problems - Relief from Arthritis - Written by C. Denise Wall, PhD

Diagnostic Techniques

Canine Hip Dysplasia and PennHIP by Patricia Long, reviewed & edited by Dr. Gail Smith, and Dr. Peterson

Canine Hip Dysplasia: Are Breeders Winning the Battle? Including Comprehensive Sections On Methods for Diagnosing and Predicting Genetic Predisposition Wing-N-Wave Labradors

Canine Hip Dysplasia Diagnosis Rory Todhunter, PhD, Associate Professor of Surgery, Cornell

Comparing PennHIP and OFA Two articles reviewing PennHIP and OFA radiologic protocols.

Importance of Good Positioning on Canine Hip X-Rays Ed Frawley

My Thoughts on Developing a Wider View of Hip Dysplasia in the Border Collie Article by C. Denise Wall, Ph.D.

Palpation, Radiographic and Ultrasound for Early Detection of Mild to Moderate Canine Hip Dysplasia Abstract. Comparison of methods.

Pathogenesis of Canine Hip Dysplasia Dorsolateral subluxation of femoral heads at 8-months of age. George Lust, Ph.D., Cornell University

Reliability of early radiographic evaluations for canine hip dysplasia obtained from the standard ventrodorsal radiographic projection Abstract. Corley EA, Keller GG, Lattimer JC, Ellersieck MR. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1997 Nov 1;211(9):1142-6.

Repeatability of dorsolateral subluxation scores in dogs and correlation with macroscopic appearance of hip osteoarthritis Abstract. Lust et al., Cornell University School of Veterinary Medicine

The PennHip Method of Diagnosing Hip Dysplasia: New x-ray technology for assessing canine hip health by Kathleen R. Hutton, DVM, includes Q&A

Three Radiologic Methods for Diagnosis of Hip Dysplasia Comparison in eight-month-old dogs.

Veterinary Procedures Used to Diagnose Joint Disease Holly Frisby, DVM, Drs. Foster & Smith

When is the best time to have my dog's hips x-rayed? Anita R. Weidinger, D.V.M.

Elbow Disorders

Canine Hip and Elbow Dysplasia Resources - extensive!

Dr. Henry De Boer Jr. on Elbow Dysplasia: Part 1 / Part 2

Elbow Dysplasia Daniel D. Lewis, DVM, Small Animal Advanced Orthopedic Surgery

International Elbow Working Group (IEWG) Proceedings - 11th Annual Meeting, April 25, 2000

Osteochondrosis of the Humeral Condyle Daniel D. Lewis, DVM, Small Animal Advanced Orthopedic Surgery

The Role of Nutrition in Elbow Dysplasia Herman A.W. Hazewinkel, Lars F.H. Theyse, Richard C. Nap

Growing Pains and Lameness

Bone Diseases of Growing Dogs North Creek Pet Hospital

Growing Pains Southern California Veterinary Referral Group

Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy: A Bone Disease in Growing Dogs Drs. Foster & Smith

Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy (HOD) Michael Richards, D.V.M.

Lameness in Dogs and Cats Chick Newman, PhD, D.V.M.

Limping - Pano The Berner List

Hip Dysplasia
Other good links can be found in Diagnostic Techniques and Joint Registries sections.

ABCA Hip Committee Report: Hip Dysplasia in Border Collies

Canine Hip and Elbow Dysplasia Resources - extensive!

Canine Hip Dysplasia Tom Phillips, D.V.M.

Canine Hip Dysplasia VetCentric

Canine Hip Dysplasia The Dog Scene (UK)

Canine Hip Problems Can be Avoided Kansas State University

Cause of HD - A Summary - Response to the article, "The Error of the Millennium in Veterinary Medicine" asserting that Hip Dysplasia is NOT genetic, but that it's primary cause is dog food and the environment.

Cornell Science News - Canine Hip Dysplasia - Five misconceptions about this disease.

Dealing With Wrong Ideas About Hip Dysplasia Fred Lanting

Estrus and Hips Fred Lanting

Hip Dysplasia - 7 part series at Acme Pet

Hip Dysplasia Long Beach Animal Hospital

Hip Dysplasia SiriusDog

Hip Dysplasia: Diagnosis - Treatment - Prevention Drs. Foster & Smith

Hip Dysplasia: How it Develops Rob Hilsenroth, D.V.M.

Hip Dysplasia in the Border Collie Janet E. Larson

Introduction to Canine Hip Dysplasia - Includes list of supplements anecdotally beneficial in treatment of CHD. SiriusDog

Medline Literature Search: Canine Hip Dysplasia, 1966-1996

My Thoughts on Developing a Wider View on Hip Dysplasia in the Border Collie (2001) - Article written by C. Denise Wall originally published in American Border Collie Magazine

Operating Room Seminar on Hip Dysplasia North Creek Pet Hospital

Orthopedic Soundness in the Field (Working Sporting) Dog The "New" Knowledge about Hip Dysplasia Fred Lanting

Prevalence of Canine Hip Dysplasia in a Veterinary Teaching Hospital Population Rettenmaier JL, Keller GG, Lattimer JC, Corley EA, Ellersieck MR. Vet Radiol Ultrasound. 2002 Jul-Aug;43(4):313-8.

Retrospective cohort study of changes in hip joint phenotype of dogs in the United States Abstract. Kaneene JB, Mostosky UV, Padgett GA. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1997 Dec 15;211(12):1542-4.

Tufts University Article on Hip Dysplasia

Unilateral Hip Dysplasia Mary C. Wakeman, D.V.M.

WSU Offers Honorarium for (Obese) Pet Dogs in Hip Dysplasia Studies - The studies will focus on the effects of obesity on hip dysplasia lameness, and the benefits of a specially formulated diet for dogs with hip dysplasia. Participants who complete the study will receive a $300 honorarium. Additionally, all dog food will be provided during the study.

Joint Registries

Hip Scoring (UK)

How Hips are Graded

Institute for Genetic Disease Control

OFA DATA - All Border Collies through 9/97

Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, Inc.

PennHIP (University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program)

PennHIP FAQ

PennHip vs. OFA

Summary of PennHip Research

Knee Disorders

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture(ACL)