This page is dedicated to posting articles & sites on a wide variety of topics that we think worthy of your attention. It will include timely alerts, events, breed and training information as well as recommended reading. The contents will evolve so we suggest you check back often. STRICTLY GSD STUFF
Types of GSDs
SEPARATION ANXIETY
SEPARATION ANXIETY - WHAT IS IT AND HOW TO DEAL WITH IT
HEALTH RELATED
CANINE ANATOMY: BONES, JOINTS & DISEASES
Reality Of Pet Food Industry Recalls, FDA Claims No Duty To Investigate Poisoned Pet Food
Petfood Industry - Recall Realities
NEW PROTOCOLS:
AAHA - canine vaccine guidelines - DVM
CANINE VACCINATION -- DR. JEAN DODDS
THE NEGATIVE SIDE:
Danger of Pet Vaccination - Vaccinosis - adverse reaction to routine vaccinatiions
HEALTH - Adverse Vaccine Reactions by W. Jean Dodds
Canine Vaccination Concerns - England
Vaccine Reaction In A Dog at ThePetCenter
Valley Fever Center for Excellence
VALLEY FEVER ARTICLE-Arizona Daily Star®
Incidence of Infection Study results
Sedona Red Rock News, Sedona, AZ - Rabies still a danger to domestic pets
Many of us are very careful with not over immunizing our dogs and cats. Recently some very dangerous things have happened in northern Arizona that you should be aware of if you are thinking of hiking or camping with your dog in northern Arizona this summer and if your dog is not up to date with their Rabies vaccination.
On April 16th, 2 people were bitten by a rabid fox in Sedona’s beautiful Boynton Canyon. Several other attacks have been reported by forest service workers earlier in the year. In March a boy was bitten by a rabid mountain lion in Tonto National Forest and two people were attached by a rabid bobcat in Pinal County. Today there was a story in the Sedona newspaper of a large family dog being attached in his yard by a pack of coyotes with his owner present. Animal control officers stress that if your dog has been attached by another animal they have to assume Rabies. Although no one knows if any of the coyotes had rabies, this is very unusual behavior. This year there have been 40 cases of reported rabies in AZ.
What many people may not know is that if your dog or cat is bitten by a rabid animal state regulations require either euthanasia or a 6 month quarantine often costing some owners up to $4000. For dogs or cats that are currently vaccinated, an immediate rabies booster vaccination and 45 day home quarantine are required.
INSURANCE ISSUES
Insurance, Liability and Dog Owners
Insurance, Liability and Dog Owners - Part 2
ASPCA Pet Health Insurance Plans
While not all pet insurance plans pay off in the long run, having just accident insurance is often a wise move. One emergency surgery could cost thousands. A friend recommended such insurance through ASPCA...check it out.
BEHAVIOR
Dog Owner's Guide: Pack dynamics
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