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DISCLAIMER - NONE OF THE INFORMATION GIVEN ON THIS WEBSITE IS A SUBSTITUTE FOR VETERINARY CARE There are several laboratories, both in the UK and Europe, who offer DNA testing.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR PETS DIAGNOSTIC TEST RESULTS HERE |
HEALTH TESTING RESULTS GUIDE HERE |
ADVERSE REACTION |
You can report a suspected adverse reaction or lack of efficacy to a veterinary medicine - CLICK HERE for more details |
| ACID REFLUX IN DOGS | |
| ALABAMA ROT | Cutaneous and Renal Glomerular Vasculopathy - more information HERE Alabama Rot - a frank and honest view from someone with first hand experience- author unknown HERE |
| ANAL GLANDS | |
| APPLE CIDER VINEGAR | Read more about the benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar for dogs on external links HERE and HERE |
| BABESIOSIS | |
| BILIOUS VOMITING SYNDROME | |
| BLEACH POISONING | |
| BLOOD IN URINE | |
| BONES | |
| BRAVECTO | |
BREEDING |
Thinking of Breeding.com - WEBSITE Should I breed from my bitch - HERE Should I offer my dog at stud - HERE Is it beneficial for a bitch to have at least one litter HERE |
| BROADLINE | Warning - Broadline spot on is a parasite control for CATS only - and should not be used on dogs, especially Collies. read more |
| BURNS AND SCALDS |
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| C SECTION | Link to an article written specifically for Collies HERE |
| CANINE ORAL HEALTH | |
| CAVALETTI - for the balanced dog | |
| CHIA SEEDS FOR DOGS | |
| COAT AND SKIN | |
| COLITIS/DIGESTION/IBS |
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| COLLOIDAL SILVER | |
| CRUCIATE LIGAMENT | Symptoms, Treatment and owners experience |
| DETOX | Detox with Thuja after vaccinations |
| DOUBLE MERLE | |
Cyclic Hematopoiesis and
Cyclic Neutropenia - (also known as Gray Collie Syndrome) |
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| FIBROCARTILAGINOUS EMBOLISM | or otherwise known as a FCE |
| FLEAS AND TICKS | Natural Remedies |
| FLEXI LEADS | The dangers of Flexi Leads - read more here |
| FLOWER OF SULPHAR | |
| FOOD AND NUTRITION | |
| GALLBLADDER | |
| GASTRIC STATIS | |
| GASTROENTERITIS | |
| GENERAL ANAESTHESIA IN DOGS | |
| GIARDIA | |
Grape and Raisin Toxicity in dogs |
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| GROOMING SPRAYS | Home made grooming sprays |
| HEALTH TESTING | Combi Breed Health Testing Package |
HEALTH TESTING |
November 2014 - Survey results - read more here |
| HEATSTROKE SURVIVAL GUIDE | |
List of recommended vets |
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| HOMEOPATHY | |
The dangers of Horse Manure if horses have been wormed and manure is eaten by dogs |
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| HOT SPOTS | |
| HYDROTHERAPY | The benefits of Hydrotherapy for your dog |
| KEEPING YOUR DOG HAPPY | |
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LEPTO 4 - CAUTION - Lepto 4 vaccination LEPTOMANIA |
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| MANGE | Flowers of Sulphar |
| MANUKA HONEY | The benefits of Manuka honey for wound care, and internally |
| METACAM | Metacam for dogs is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used primarily to treat arthritis - read some of the side effects HERE |
| MICROCHIPPING | Guide to Compulsory Microchipping (pdf document) |
| NSAIDS | |
The benefits of Oatmeal for your dogs skin/coat HERE |
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| OSTEOCHONDROSIS | |
| OXYTOCIN | Oxytocin is a tremendously useful tool, as long as you follow one simple rule: Is your bitch whelping? THEN DO NOT USE OXYTOCIN........read more HERE |
POISONOUS PLANTS FOR DOGS |
House and Garden Plants Poisonous to Dogs - read more here |
| PROGESTERONE LEVELS | |
| PROOF OF OWNERSHIP | |
| PIRITON | |
| PUMPKIN | The benefits of pumpkin for dogs HERE |
| PYODERMA | Skin infections |
| RAW FOOD | The potential benefits on a raw fed diet |
| REDIRECT BITING | |
| RIMADYL | The Killer drug - one viewers experience HERE Side effects and reported cases - read more here |
| ROSE HIPS | |
| SHAMPOO | Home Made All Natural Dog Shampoo |
What vets dont tell you - read more here Ovary Sparing Spay - doing the least harm - read more here The Spay and Neuter Debate here NEUTERING AND SPAYING |
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| SKIN CONDITIONS | Including hot spots, mange and yeast infections |
| STICKS | Why you should not let dogs have sticks - read more here |
| STINGS and bites | Bee and Wasp Stings and Adder bites |
| SUMMER HEALTH HAZARDS | |
| SWIMMERS SYNDROME IN PUPPIES | |
With more information on seasonal canine illness and Lyme disease - read more here |
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| TITRE TESTING | More information on Titre testing HERE |
| TOE AMPUTATION | |
| TURMERIC | Read more about the benefits of Turmeric here |
| UNDERSTANDING YOUR PUPPY | The five critical periods HERE |
| UNDERSTANDING CANINE BEHAVIOUR | Avoid dogs being euthanased due to an unexpected behaviour change |
| VACCINE ALERT | Nobivac Lepto 4 - read more here |
| VACCINATION GUIDELINES |
Vaccination Protcol - you tube HERE Annual Vaccine Review - HERE Vaccinations, too early, too early, too often and too much HERE ANTIDOTE TO VACCINES HERE |
| VETERINARY FACT SHEET WITH ALL COMMON DISEASES AND DOG PROBLEMS | |
| VETERGESIC - CARE | |
| VETERINARY CARE - Independent mobile home vet care | DIGNIPETS - independent veterinary practice consisting of a team of mobile veterinary surgeons and nurses in the Midlands. |
| WATER | The importance of fresh water and side effects from drinking water with green algae |
| WORMS |
Sources
Veterinary Centers of America
American College of Veterinary Surgeons
UC Davis
Washington State University
American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Petmd.com
vetinfo.com
vetnutrition.edu
vetnutrition.tufts.edu
prime.vetmed.wsu.edu
noahcommpendium.co.uk
Dogs Naturally
Dr Conor Brady
Do not give your pet human medications unless instructed by your vet.
Some human medication
can be harmful and even fatal
ie: ibuprofen, paracetamol and immodium.
If in doubt, seek professional advice.
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Recording CEA and prcd-PRA DNA tests Both these DNA tests carry patents in the UK and most other European countries. The patents are owned by Cornell University in the US, and are licensed exclusively to OptiGen worldwide. They also have non-exclusive licensing of the CL test (for Border Collies) in Europe (and exclusive use of this patent in the USA). It is important to note therefore that the KC will only officially record the DNA results for these diseases if they have been tested by OptiGen (or Genetic Technologies in Australia who have a licence to perform the tests). Part of the patent includes the advertisement and recording of results and therefore whilst this patent is still in force, the Kennel Club will only be publishing the outcome of Optigen tests. The position the KC has taken stems purely from legal ramifications and has no reason to question the quality and reliability of tests offered by other labs. For clarification, only results of prcd-PRA or CEA/CH DNA tests issued by Optigen will be recorded by the KC, and these results will appear on registration certificates, in the BRS and online via Mate Select. However, we are aware that other laboratories such as Laboklin and Idexx have made arrangements with Optigen so that if any of their clients want either prcd-PRA or CEA/CH results recorded, these labs will send the DNA to Optigen and they will issue a result / certificate back to laboratory. |
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Conkers Warning............ Conkers from the Horse Chestnut tree can be poisonous to pets but they are not very palatable so animals rarely eat large quantities of them. As well as being poisonous, they may also become stuck in the intestines, causing a blockage. Animals will often vomit and may also have muscle spasms or tremors. Vomiting is also the main sign associated with a blockage of the gut and you may also notice a reduction in production of faeces. |
Other Poisonous substances Chocolate: Chocolate contains a compound called theobromine which is part of the xanthine group of compounds, similar to caffeine. Chocolate becomes more toxic the higher the cocoa content, for example the toxic dose of milk chocolate is 9g chocolate per kilo of the dog's weight whereas dark chocolate is nearer 1g chocolate per kilo of dogs weight, meaning they have to eat a smaller amount of dark chocolate before becoming ill. Antifreeze: Most antifreeze contains a chemical called ethylene glycol, which is very toxic if ingested. Sadly it seems to be palatable to pets and they will lap it up if within reach so store sealed and out of reach of pets. Cats are affected at a lower dose, around 1.5ml ethylene glycol per kilo of bodyweight, Dogs have to ingest around 5ml per kilo bodyweight to become ill. Most solutions for use in cars are more dilute so more needs to be ingested to cause illness but can still be very dangerous. Mushrooms: Ingestion of wild mushrooms or toadstools can cause a variety of symptoms but not all types are poisonous. They are particularly prevalent in the autumn and in damp conditions. Batteries: Many childrens toys contain batteries as well as normal household items such as the remote control. Batteries contain corrosive alkaline fluid that can cause burns to the gums, tongue, skin, oesophagus and stomach lining. Dogs are likely to be worse affected as they will chew the battery first enabling the corrosive fluid to leak out. If you think your pet has chewed or swallowed a battery then call your vet. There are medications that can be given to protect the lining of the stomach and intestines and if the battery becomes stuck then surgery may be needed to remove it. |
| Panicked, hopeless, and unable to cool down, many dogs left in hot cars die each year. The temperature inside a parked car on a warm day, even with the windows slightly open, can reach 160 degrees or above, causing potential brain damage, heatstroke, and death—all in a matter of minutes. This summer, and on any warm day, leave your dogs safe at home. |