THE CARE AND HEALTH OF TIBETAN TERRIERS ( 9/3/11 )
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ALLERGIES
- Food Allergies by Drs Foster & Smith Veterinary Services
- Flea Allergy by Vetcentric
- Atopy Canine Disorders Database
- Inhalant Allergies by Mar Vista Animal Medical Center
- Allergies & Atopy by Drs Foster & Smith
- Atopic Dermatitis in the Dog by Stephen Shaw BVetMed, CertSAD, MRCVS
- Treatment of Allergies by Drs Foster & Smith
- Allergies in Dogs – Summary by Race Foster DVM
- Hypersensitivity in Dogs by Race Foster & Marty Smith DVM
- Allergic Dermatitis by Long Beach Animal Hospital
- Canine Food Allergies by Diane Morgan
- Interdigital Furuncles (Cysts) by Helen McKinnon, It’s For the Animals
SKIN DISORDERS (return to index)
ANATOMY (return to index)
AUTOIMMUNE SYSTEM (return to index)
- Hemolytic Anemia Merck Veterinary Manual
- Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA) by K9 Web
- Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia (was AIHA) by Veterinary Partners
- Meisha’s Hope: A Guide to Canine Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia by Joanne Dickson
- Interdigital Furuncles (Cysts) by Helen McKinnon, Its For the Animals
BEHAVIORAL ISSUES (return to index)
- Separation Anxiety by the Animal Health Channel
- Canine Aggression: Dominance by Animal Health Channel
- Behaviour: Understanding & Modifying by Cindy Moore
- Canine Dominance Revisited by David Appleby
- Using Avoidance & Passive Behavior Modification by Karen Overall VMD PhD
- Behavior: Mounting & Humping Q&A with Michael Richards DVM
- Dog & Mounting Behavior by Animed.org
- Canine Aggression by Dog Owners Guide
- Pet Behavior Resources by William E Campbell
- About Dog Aggression by K9 Aggression.com
- Thunderstorm Anxiety by Dr. Mike Richards, VETINFO
- Thunderstorm Phobia In Dog, Dr. Patricia McConnell, Ph.D., a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, (CAAB)
- San Francisco SPCA Class Listing
BREEDING/REPRODUCTIVE ISSUES (return to index)
- The Canine Diversity Project
- Popular Sires & Population Genetics by C.A. Sharp
- Breeding Dogs or Pedigrees Dr Catherine Marley
- Genetic Research Strategies: Epilepsy by Drs. Licht PhD & Kathleen Harper, DVM
- Genetic Testing: A Guide for Breeders by Dr Mary Whiteley PhD
- Glossary of Genetic Terms Canine Diversity Project
- Should Sassy Have Puppies? There Is More Involved Than You Think by Dog Owners Guide
- Breeding, Whelping, and Rearing Pups FAQ by Lisa Lee Miller
- Contracts and Co-Ownership by Greater Swiss.Com
- Breeding Your Dog by Cindy Moore
- Artificial Insemination Video Course by Carol Bardwick
- Canine False Pregnancy and Female Reproduction by Mar Vista Animal Hospital
- What Happens When A Dog Goes Thru False Pregnancy Small Dogs Paradise Holistic Approach
- Care of the Brood Bitch by Jeanette Floss & David Hardin, Univ of Missouri Extension College of Veterinary Medicine
CANCER (return to index)
- Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania
- Canine Cancer Campaign by Morris Animal Foundation
- The 10 Warning Signs of Cancer by Dr Gerald S Post, Animal Cancer Foundation
- A Little Dogs Big Battle Against Cancer by Josee Clerens and John Clifton
- Cancer in the Canine by Laura Davol
- Canine Cancer Research USA
- Clinical Trials
- National Canine Cancer Foundation
- Canine Cancer Library
OSTEOSARCOMA (return to index)
LYMPHOMA (return to index)
MAMMARY GLAND TUMORS (return to index)
- Final Diagnosis: Canine Mammary Gland Tumor by Dr Ikki Mitsui, Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, Purdue
- Canine Cancer Awareness
- Mammary Cancer
HEMANGIOSARCOMA (return to index)
CCL/NCL (return to index)
- Neuronal Ceroid Lipofusinosis by Julie Gionfriddo DVM, MS, DACVO
- Tibetan Terrier Model of Canine Ceroid Lipofuscinosis by Dr. Ronald C. Riis1, John F. Cummings, Ellis R. Loew, Alexander de Lahunta
- Canine Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis by CGD Network University of Missouri
- Tibetan Terrier Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis Research June 2007 Progress Report by Martin Katz, PhD and Gary Johnson DVM PhD
- Neuronal Canine Ceroid Lipofuscinosis Basics by Canine genetic Disease Network
- NPR Story on Tibetan Terriers and Batten’s Disease by Ketzel Levine (broadcast)
DEAFNESS (return to index)
- Congenital Deafness in Dogs/ OFA website
- Causes of Sudden Onset of Deafness by George Strain, PhD
- Deafness in Dogs and Cats by George Strain PhD
- What is a BAER Test? by George Strain, PhD
- BAER Testing Sites
- Deaf Dog Education Action Fund FAQS
- Deaf Dog Myths by Deaf Dog Education Action Fund
- Deaf Dog Resource Listing by Deaf Dog Education Action Fund
- Congenital Deafness OFA Website
DEGENERATIVE MYELOPATHY (DM) (return to index)
- Canine Genetic Diseases
- Degenerative Melopathy German Shepard Dogs by R.M. Clemmons. DVM PhD
- Degenerative Myelopathy Support Group
- Canine Genetic Diseases Database
DENTAL / DENTITION (return to index)
- The Dental Care Series - Veterinary Partner by Jan Bellows DVM dip AVDC
- Laryngeal Paralysis by Mar Vista Animal Hospital
- Cleft Palate by ProVet
DIGESTIVE TRACT (return to index)
DIARRHEA (return to index)
- Diarrhea by College of Veterinary Medicine Washington State Univ.
- Coccidea: Coccidiosis: A Cause of Diarrhea by Race Foster & Marty Smith DVM
- Guarding Against Giardia by Maggie Fisher BVetMed MRCVS
- Parvovirus by K9 Web
- Hemorrhagic Diarrhea in Dogs by Janet Tobiassen Crosby, DVM
- Recipe for Dogs with Vomiting and Diarrhea
- Frequently Asked Question About IBD by Mar Vista Veterinary
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease in the Dog and Cat by Albert Jenkins, DVM
- Canine Lymphocytic-Plasmacytic Gastroenteritis by Scott Trapp, Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory Purdue
- IBD in Dogs and Cats Links
- The Vomiting Dog by Todd R Tams, DVM VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital
- Colitis in the Dog and Cat by the Pet Center
LIVER (return to index)
- Liver Disease by Long Beach Animal Hospital
- Liver Cleansing Diet by Dr Jean Dodds
- Liver Disease: Signs, Symtoms, and Diagnosis by Dr Flemming, DVM Sherwood Animal Clinic
STOMACH (return to index)
- Pyloric Obstruction/Stenosis by Dr Nicholas Trout
- Pyloric Stenosis by Canine Inherited Disorders Database
EAR DISORDERS (return to index)
- Ear Infections in Dogs
- Otitis Externa by Mar Vista Animal Hospital
- Aural Hematoma by Wendy Brooks, DVM
- Answering Your Questions About Ear Mites by Mar Vista Animal Hospital
- Vestibular Disease (Geriatric Vestibular Disease) by WB Thomas, DVM, diplomate ACVIM (Neurology)
- Canine Vestibular Disease by China Road Lowchens of Australia & RM Clemmons DVM
ENDOCRINE DISEASES (return to index)
ADDISONS (return to index)
DIABETES INSIPIDUS (return to index)
- Diabetes Insipidus: The Other Diabetes by Susan Thorpe-Vargas PhD
- Canine Diabetes Insipidus Symtoms & Treatment by Noel Dundas
DIABETES MELLITUS (return to index)
- Information for Owners of Canine’s with Diabetes Mellitus hosted by George Kasica
- Canine Diabetes: Dogs Get Diabetes Too! by Dog Owners Guide
- Washington State University Vet School Diabetes Search Engine
- Canine Diabetes Symptoms by Essortment
HYPOTHYROIDISM (return to index)
- Thyroid Disease by Dr Jean Dodds
- Canine Thyroid Disease Can Be Tough to Diagnose by Morma Bennett Woolf
- Autoimmune Thyroiditis (Hashimoto's Disease) from Healthy Dogs
- Autoimmune Thyroid Disease: A Common Problem in Purebred Dogs by Dr Jean Dodds, DVM
- Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories
- Hypothyroidism, Epilepsy, and Phenobarbital by Dr WB Thomas DVM
- TTCA Article on Hypothyroidism & OFA Registry by Weitkamp, Keller & Nachreiner, DVM’s
CUSHINGS (HYPERADRENOCORTICISM) (return to index)
EPILEPSY (return to index)
- Canine Epilepsy by Alicia Alyward Marcinczyk
- Canine Epilepsy Resource Center
- Syncope by Sandie Snyder
- Canine Epileptoid Cramping Syndrome (CECS) by Kris Blake
- What is Idiopathic Epilepsy by Canine Inherited Disorders Database
- Causes of Seizures in Dog sby Teri Dickinson DVM
- Understanding Canine Epilepsy by Pamela Davol
- Canine Epilepsy Network CEN, University of Missouri
- Canine Genetic Diseases
EYE DISORDERS (return to index)
- Hereditary Eye Disease in Dogs
- Lens Luxation Mutation Found by Gary Johnson DVM, PhD, Elizabeth Guiliano, DVM MS DACVO, Narfstrom PhD, Khan PhD, Hansen, Binns PhD, Cathryn Mellersh PhD; Univ of Missouri, Cambridge & AHT
- Common Eye Diseases by Dr Kenneth Abrams, DVM, DVCVO Veterinary Opthalmology Services
- Structures of the Canine Eye and their Diseases by Kerry Ketring DVM
- CERF Eye Registry
CORNEAL DYSTROPHY (CD) (return to index)
- Corneal Dystrophy in Dogs by Julia Gionfriddo DVM, Diplomate ACVO
- Corneal Dystrophy by Race Foster and Marty Smith DVM
LENS LUXATION & GLAUCOMA (return to index)
- Canine Glaucoma and Lens Luxation by CGD Network University of Missouri
- Genetic Aspects of Lens Luxation in the Tibetan Terrier by W Michael Tempes,tPhD BSc, KC Barnett MA, PhD BSc, Malcom Willis BSc PhD
- Mapping the Mutation Causing Lens Luxation in Several Terrier Breeds, Journal of Heredity, D Sargen DVM et al. Cambridge Study
- Call for DNA Samples for Primary Lens Luxation Cambridge Study by TTCA Health Article, May 2006
- Canine Progressive Retinal Atrophy by CGD Network University of Missouri
- What Is Progressive Retinal Atrophy by Canine Inherited Disorders Database
- PRA Expert Helps Reduce Inconsistencies in Diagnosis TTCA Health Committee Report
- Screening for Progressive Retinal Atrophy in Tibetan Terriers by Simon Petersen-Jones DVM PhD
- Project PRA In Tibetan Terriers: Progress report 12-21-2007 by Dr Gustavo Agurrie VMD PhD, Barbara Zangerl DVM PhD, Erika Braxton BSc MS
- Project PRA in Tibetan Terriers: Progress report 12-23-2008 by Dr Gustavo Agurrie VMD PhD, Barbara Zangerl DVM PhD, Erika Braxton BSc MS
CATARACTS (return to index)
- Cataract Surgery in Canines by NC State University
- Understanding Cataracts by Michigan Veterinary Specialists Dan Lorimar DVM Diplomate ACVO
- The Eyes Have It: Persistent Pupillary Membranes by Dr Meek thru the Mastiff Reporter
- Persistent Pulpillary Membranes in Dogs by CERF
SARDS (return to index)
- Evaluation of Retinal Status Using Chromatic Pupil Light Activity Reflex by Sinisa D. Grozdanic,1 Milan Matic,1 Donald S. Sakaguchi,2 and Randy H. Kardon3 Iowa and Iowa State Univ’s.
- Retinal Disease, Degeneration and Diagnosis by Nicholas J. Millichamp, BVetMed, PhD, DVOphthal, MRCVS, Diplomate, ACVO, Texas A&M Univ.
FIRST AID (return to index)
- Basic First Aid For Your Pet by Dr Melissa Riensche
- First Aid for Pets by Dr Fiona Anderson
- Basic First Aid - Flat Coated Retriever Club by Beckie Williams, DVM
- Cardiopulmonary Arrest and Resuscitation: Basic Life Support by Wayne Wingfiled MS, DVM
- Is It An Emergency by Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Cincinnati
- First Aid and Emergency Care by Roger Gfeller DVM, Michael W Thomas DVM, Issac May
- How To Tell if Your Pet’s In Pain by Sarah Hoggan, Washington State University
- Cardiopulmonary Arrest and Resuscitation: Basic Life Support by Wayne Wingfiled MS, DVM
GENETIC (return to index)
- Canine Inherited Disorders Database
- Listing of Inherited Disorders in Animals “LIDA” by University of Sydney (Australia)
GENERAL PET CARE (return to index)
- Clipping A Dog’s Claws (Toenails) by Washington State University, photographs by Henry Moore
- Winter Care for Canines AKC Tips
- How Do I Remove A Tick by Holly Nash, DVM
- Tick-L Links Page Database of Tick Related Information Sites
- Lyme Disease DR J.P. Dubey & AVMA
- Merck Veterinary Manual – Online
- Pet Obesity Prevention
- Foreign Bodies in the Small Intestine by Drs Foster & Smith
- Foreign Bodies in the Stomach Can Cause Vomiting in Dogs by Drs Foster & Smith
- Gastrointestinal Foreign Bodies by Greg Marsolais DVM, & William Daly DVM Diplomate ACVS
- Pet Insurance Review
- Pet Insurance University
ANAL SACS (return to index)
- Anal Sacs A Primer from the Dachshund Network
- Why is My Dog Scooting by Mar Vista Animal Hospital
- The Anal Sacs by Best Friends Pet Care
- Anal Glands by Drs Foster & Smith
- Anal Sac Problems in Dogs by Vet Info For Dogs
- Incontinence in Dogs by Mary Straus
- Canine Incontinence - Understanding and Treatment by Robert McDowell’s Herbal Treatments
PARASITES (return to index)
- Blood Parasites Merck Veterinary Manual
- How Do I Remove a Tick by Holly Nash DVM, MS
- Tick-L Links FAQS & Page
- Coccidea: Coccidiosis: A Cause of Diarrhea by Race Foster & Marty Smith DVM
- Guarding Against Giardia by Maggie Fisher BVetMed MRCVS
- Mystery of Mange by Norma B. Woolf
- Answering Your Questions About Ear Mites by Mar Vista Animal Hospital
GERIATRIC / AGING (return to index)
- Taking Care of an Older Dog - Signs Of Aging by Dog Owners Guide
- Quality of Life Scale by Alice Villaobos, DVM
- Geriatrics in Canines by Lyn Richards
- Vestibular Disease (Geriatric Vestibular Disease) by WB Thomas, DVM, diplomate ACVIM (Neurology)
- Canine Vestibular Disease by China Road Lowchens of Australia & RM Clemmons DVM
HEALTH & WELFARE FOUNDATION (return to index)
HEART/CARDIAC (return to index)
- Cardiac Disease OFA
- Congenital Heart Disease by Michael O’Grady & M. Lynne O’Sullivan DVM’s, MSc, Diplomate’s ACVIM
- Home Care of the Heart Failure Patient by O.L. Nelson DVM MS Diplomate ACVIM Washington State University
- Medications Commonly Used for Heart Failure by O.L. Nelson DVM MS Diplomate ACVIM Washington State University
- Heart Valve Malfunction in the Dog (Mitral Insufficiency) by O.L. Nelson DVM MS Diplomate ACVIM Washington St Univ.
AORTIC STENOSIS (return to index)
- Congenital Heart Disease by M. Lynne O’Sullivan DVM & Michael O’Grady DVM
- Aortic Stenosis by Merck Veterinary Manual
- Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Aortic Stenosis, Question & Answer by Dr Bruce Cattanach & Ms Linda Holland
HEARTWORM DISEASE (return to index)
HOLISTIC / ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE (return to index)
INFECTIOUS DISEASES (return to index)
- Parvovirus by K9 Web
- Respiratory Diseases In Small Animals: Introduction by Merck Veterinary Manual
- Coronavirus by Drs. Foster & Smith
- Symptoms of Canine Coronavirus Infection by the Dog Health Guide
- Canine Distemper Introduction by Merck Veterinary Manual
- Distemper in Puppies and Dogs by Drs Foster & Smith
- Canine Distemper Virus by Vetinfo
- Canine Distemper: Overview, Transmission, Symptoms by Animal Health Channel
- Canine Infectious Hepatitis Introduction by Merck Veterinary Manual
- Leptospirosis by Marvista Veterinary Hospital
- Leptospirosis Outbreaks Difficult to Diagnose by Dog Owners Guide
- Kennel Cough In Dogs by the Pet Center
- Canine Herpesviral Infection: Introduction by Merck Veterinary Manual
- Rabies by the Animal Health Channel
- Rabies: Introduction by Merck Veterinary Manual
- WORMS: Overview Roundworms, Hookworms, Whipworms, Tapeworms, Heartworms by Animal Health Channel
- Ringworm by Dr Rickerds
INOCULATIONS / VACCINATIONS (return to index)
MEDICATIONS & PRESCRIPTIONS (return to index)
- Are Vets Required to Prescribe What They’re Willing to Dispense, State by State listing by David Jacobson
- Giving Oral Medications To A Dog by Washington State University, photographs by Henry Moore
- Examining and Medicating the Eye’s of a Dog by Washington State University, photographs by Henry Moore
- Examining and Medicating the Ear’s of a Dog by Washington State University, photographs by Henry Moore
- Giving Oral Fluids to a Dog by Washington State University, photographs by Henry Moore
- Giving Subcutaneous Fluids to a Dog by Washington State University, photographs by Henry Moore
MUSCULOSKELETAL (return to index)
PAWS / NAILS (SLO) (return to index)
- Clipping A Dog’s Claws (Toenails) by Washington State University, photographs by Henry Moore
- Foot & Nail Problems by Dr Mike Richards, DVM
- Interdigital Furuncles (Cysts) by Helen McKinnon, Its For the Animals
- Symmetrical Lupoid Onchodystrophy in Rottweilers and Greyhounds Q&A by Dr Mike Richards
- Immunohistochemical Evaluation of Mononuclear Infiltratesin Canine Lupoid Onychodystrophy by RS Mueller, K West, SV Bettany
- Claw Diseases in Dogs & Cats by Didier-Noel Carlotti DVM DECVD
NEUTERING / SPAYING (return to index)
- Canine Neuter FAQ by Wendy Brooks DVM
- Getting Over the Hump by Bonnie Beaver DVM
- Early Sterilization Program: New Views on Neutering by Mariposa Veterinary Services
- Early Spay & Neuter by Stubbs, Salmeri and Bloomberg in Kirk’s Current Veterinary Therapy XII
- Long-Term Health Risks and Benefits Associated with Spay/Neuter in Dogs by Laura Sanborn MS
NUTRITION (return to index)
- Diets & Supplements for Various Health Problems by Mary Strauss
- A Practical Approach To Feeding Dogs & Puppies by Pamela Davol
- The Dog Food Comparison Charts by Earl Wolfe
- Practical Canine Nutrition by Margaret Muns, DVM
- Natural & Premium Dog Food Independent Information Site by Dr. Doug Stewart
- Veterinary Comment Response To Raw Diet Question by Daniel Joffe DVM
- An Ethicist's Comment on Raw Diet by Bernard Rollin, PhD
- In Support of Bones and Raw Food Diets by Dr Lea Stogdale DVM Diplomate ACVIM & Dr Garcea Diehl DVM
ORTHOPEDIC ISSUES (return to index)
- OFA Registry (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals)
- Arthrex Veterinary Products
- Limb Alignment in Dogs with Cranial Cruciate Ligament Insufficiency by Dominique Griffon DVM, MS, PhD
ARTHRITIS (return to index)
- Treatments Are Available for Chronic Arthritis by W.G. Wilson DVM
- Degenerative Joint Disease (Osteoarthritis) in Dogs by Holly Nash DVM
- Managing Arthritis by Provet
PANOSTEITIS (return to index)
- Panosteitis by Veterinary Services Dept Drs. Foster & Smith
- Panosteitis by Fred Lanting, Canine Consulting
PATELLAR LUXATION (return to index)
PET LOSS / BEREAVEMENT (return to index)
- Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement Website
- List Resource by Delta Society
- Coping With The Loss of a Pet by Jeff Feinman VMD CVH
- Coping With the Loss of a Pet by HomeVet
- Pet Loss Support Page by Moira Anderson Allen, M.Ed
POISONS (return to index)
- Dog-Friendly Yards by David Beaulieu
- Poisonous Plant Informational Database by Cornell University
- Toxic Plants by Degree of Toxicity Purdue University
- Plants Poisonous to Dogs Dog Pack.com
RENAL DYSPLASIA (RD) (return to index)
DISCUSSION LISTS/SUPPORT GROUPS (return to index)
- Degenerative Myelopathy Support Group
- Canine Epilepsy Network CEN Discussion Forum, University of Missouri
- Epilepsy Network Subscribe to Epil-K9
- Discussion List for Cushings, Addisons, Hypo and Hyperthyroidism of the Endocrine System by list owner Heidi Schmeck (email link to subscribe to this Yahoo Discussion Group, cut and paste into your email)
- CanineCancer-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Discussion List for Canine Cancer (email link to subscribe to this Yahoo Discussion Group, cut and paste into your email)
- Discussion List for Dog Aggression
- Discussion List for K9 Aggression
- Deaf Dog Discussion List (Yahoo Discussion Listing)
UNIVERSITY – VETERINARY SCHOOLS (return to index)
- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
- Diagnostic Support Tool - Cornell
- Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine
- UC Davis (California)
- Colorado State University
- Michigan State University
- University of Missouri
- Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University
- University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
- University of Illinois Veterinary School
- Cambridge University (England)
- Royal Veterinary College University of London
- University of Edinburgh
- Broad Institute
VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC REFERENCE TOOLS (return to index)
VOHR (return to index)
- Tibetan Terrier Voluntary Open Health Registry, by TTCA Health – VOHR Administrator Margy Pankiewicz (malishar @ msn . com).