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Information Gateways
NetVet's Dog Page
This information gateway, part of the larger NetVet site, contains a large collection of links to resources pertaining to dogs. The links are organised into very broad headings including: pets/breeds, other canines and commercial.
General Resources
The University of Sydney Library Catalogue
Recommended subject headings on the University of Sydney Library Catalogue are listed below. Please check all related subject headings for comprehensive results.
Veterinary Information for Dog Owners
An alphabetical index of information about dogs, including medical problems and behavioural issues. This page is authored by Michael Richards, DVM, and produced by TierCom, Inc.
Dog Behaviour Index
Portal created by Australian K9 Events provides a vast list of links to canine behaviour resources. Resources linked to cover a wide range of subjects and are written by veterinarians or canine enthusiasits.
Cardiopulmonary Arrest and Resuscitation: Basic Life Support in the Dog and Cat
Written by Wayne E. Wingfield, from the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, USA, information includes: risk factors, warning signs and diagnosis of cardiopulmonary arrest, phases of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and goals, basic life support, and general guidelines for CPR in animals. The article includes selected references.
Canine Emergency Drug Calculator
Created by W.E. Wingfield, Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, USA, The canine emergency drug calculator is intended to provide assistance in the management of severe veterinary emergencies.
Handling, restraint and physical examination of dogs and cats
Website created by Cheryl R. Dhein DVM MS of the College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University for the Animal handling and animal agriculture orientation (VM 568) course. The site includes practical instructions and images showing techniques and equipment used.
World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) Congress Proceedings
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association's membership is made up of veterinary organisations from all over the world concerned with small companion animals such as cats, dogs, rabbits, and guinea pigs. Each year an Annual WSAVA World Congress is held in a different part of the world, hosted by a member association under the auspices of the WSAVA. Congress proceedings cover a wide range of small animal medicine topics and are available for the following years: 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005
Dogs and Dog Housing
Written by Robert Hubrecht, this is a chapter from C.P Smith, C.P. and V. Taylor, Environmental Enrichment Information Resources for Laboratory Animals: 1965 - 1995: Birds, Cats, Dogs, Farm Animals, Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents published by the Department of Agriculture (US), and Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UK). It provides brief information on the housing needs of dogs as well as an extensive bibliobraphy.
Digital Dog
This site contains basic information on dogs, dog behaviour and dog breeds. It includes advice about choosing pet dogs based on breed.
A guide to hematology in dogs and cats
Electronic book edited by Dr A.H. Rebar et al and published by IVIS, Ithaca NY, 2004. New chapters are regularly being added. Users must register with IVIS to access this resource. Registration is free.
Anatomy and Physiology
The University of Sydney Library Catalogue
Recommended subject headings on the University of Sydney Library Catalogue are listed below. Please check all related subject headings for comprehensive results.
Canine Osteology Atlas
This interactive atlas is produced by Janine Kasper, David Magliano, and George Cardinet from the University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, USA.
Carnivore dissection
Part of the Web-Based Veterinary Anatomy Instruction created by the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota. "A web site intended for veterinary students studying Veterinary Anatomy at the University of Minnesota. Study objectives, terminology, commentary, and 10-12 labeled cadaver images with captions are presented for each of 25 labs devoted to carnivore (dog/cat) dissection."
Canine Autonomic Pathways
Part of the Web-Based Veterinary Anatomy Instruction created by the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota. "This Canine Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) web site focuses on visceral efferent pathways that innervate smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands in the dog. The web site presents ANS information in three sections: General Features of the ANS, Sympathetic Pathways, and Parasympathetic Pathways."
Canine brain atlas
Part of the Web-Based Veterinary Anatomy Instruction created by the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota. The site features 16 transverse sections stained with luxol fast blue and cresyl violet.
Dog Abdomen Series
Produced by the School of Veterinary Science, Murdoch University, Australia, this site provides a virtual dissection of a dog abdomen.
Normal Dog Anatomy
Produced by the College of Veterinary Science at Washington State University, USA, this site contains colour images of normal dog anatomy. The initial page has an overall picture of a dog. More detailed information is available by clicking on the organ you are interested in. The University has also created a similar page specifically on the organ systems in cats and dogs.
Image Database
This searchable image database has been produced by the College of Veterinary Science at Washington State University, USA. Images present in the database include cross sections of the chest of the dog. It is searchable by image type, image content (eg. surgical, anatomy, diagnostic, parasite, procedure) and by patient information (by species, colour, age gender). A full description of each image may be found by clicking on the "metadata" button.
Color vision in the dog
This article was written by Jay Neitz, Timothy Geist and Gerald H. Jacobs from the Department of Psychology, University of California, and was published in Visual Neuroscience 3 (1989) pages 119-125. It has been posted on the Web with permission from Cambridge University Press. Colour vision tests were conducted on 3 domestic dogs (Canis familiaris) and the results of the experiments reinforced the conclusion that dogs have dichromatic colour vision. References have been included. As the article is in PDF format the Adobe Acrobat Reader is required.
Canine and Feline Nephrology and Urology
This website by Katherine M. James of the Veterinary Information Network at Davis, California is comprised of lecture notes and slide presentations for students from various colleges and schools of Veterinary Medicine in the US. For further information there are links to both veterinary and human sites and articles specific to the kidney and lower urinary tract, to Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) and to general veterinary sites that have kidney information
Diseases and Disorders
The University of Sydney Library Catalogue
Recommended subject headings on the University of Sydney Library Catalogue are listed below. Please check all related subject headings for comprehensive results.
Hill's European Symposium on Canine Brain Ageing
Published by IVIS. Full text of proceedings of the Hill's European Symposium on Canine Brain Ageing, Barcelona, Spain, 2002. Subjects covered include Alzheimer's Disease, neuropathology in ageing dogs, brain imaging in older dogs, and cognitive dysfunction. Users must register with IVIS to gain access. Registration is simple and free.
A concise guide to infectious and parasitic diseases of dogs and cats
Electronic book edited by G.R. Carter, DVM MS DVSc, and published by IVIS, Ithaca NY in 2003. Includes chapters discussing internal and external parasitic diseases, antimicrobial drug dosages and major infectious diseases. Users need to register with IVIS to gain access. Registration is free.
Canine infectious diseases: from clinics to molecular pathogenesis
Published on the web by IVIS. Full text of papers presented at an international workshop on canine infectious diseases held at College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University on August 12-14th, 1999. Subjects covered include bacterial, parasitic, rickettsial and viral diseases. Users need to register with IVIS to access material. Registration is free.
Atopic dermatitis in the dog
This article describes atopic dermatitis in dogs, including information on clinical signs, diagnosis, skin testing, treatment and therapy. Some diagrams and photographs are included. The article is written by Stephen Shaw, BVetMed, CertSAD, MRCVS, Dermatology Research Fellow at the Animal Health Trust in Newmarket, Suffolk, England.
Parasites of the dog
Produced by the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, USA, this site provides information on parasites of the dog. Parasites are listed by name. Information provided for each parasite includes discussions in the adult parasite, hosts, life cycle, attachment site, diagnostic stage, clinical signs and treatment
Recent advances in canine infectious diseases
Electronic book edited by L. Carmichael, DVM PhD, and published by IVIS, Ithaca NY in 1999. Includes chapters discussing brucellosis, coronavirus, leptospirosis, parvovirus, and ringworm. Users need to register with IVIS to gain access. Registration is free.
Canine intervertebral disk disease
Authored by Patricia J. Luttgen, DVM, MS, for the Dachshund Club of America, Inc. This article discusses the anatomy of canine intervertebral discs and the pathology of disc herniation. It examines the symptoms and diagnosis of intervertebral disease and various therapies including surgery and physiotherapy.
Protein losing Enteropathy
Authored by Dr. Shelly Vaden at North Carolina State University, USA, this site examines protein losing enteropathy (PLE) and protein losing nephropathy (PLN) in the soft coated wheaten terrier.
Companion and Exotic Animal Parasitology
This is an electronic book edited by D. D. Bowman, MS PhD and published by the International Veterinary Information Service. It includes chapters on canine respiratory system parasites, baylisascaris procyonis, strongyloidiasis, filaroides infections, and tick-borne ehrlichiae and rickettsiae. Users need to register with IVIS to gain access. Registration is simple and free.
Canine dysautonomia
This website was created by the Department of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri and is maintained by Dennis O'Brien DVM PhD DACVIM. It contains information on the disease canine dysautonomia for both dog owners and veterinarians. Veterinarians are encouraged to submit serum samples. Commonly asked questions, a brief history of the disease, diagnosis and management of the disease and a list of references are provided.
Canine heartworm disease
Part of the American Heartworm Society website. Provides details on the clinical signs, diagnosis, serology, treatment, and prevention of heartworm in dogs.
Heartworm disease
This brochure is one in a series of companion animal health information produced by the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association. The brochure is aimed at the Canadian public and provides general information on heartworm disease in dogs (dirofilaria immitis), what it is, how it is transmitted, symptoms, diagnosis, preventive measures and treatment
Optimal Bromide Therapy and Monitoring
Written by American veterinarian Lauren A. Trepanier, DVM, PhD, Dip. ACVIM, and published on the web by the Veterinary Support Personnel Network (VSPN), an affiliate of the Veterinary Information Network (VIN), this document looks at the use of bromide as an anticonvulsant treatment in dogs. The document is in question and answer format and discusses issues such as when bromide treatment should be used, dosage, interpretation of serum bromide levels, optimal therapeutic range, side effects and bromide treatment as an alternative to phenobarbital therapy.
Canine Hip and Elbow Dysplasia Resources
This is a page of the Working Dog Cyberzine website. The resources, compiled by Moc Klinkam, provide information about canine hip dysplasia and other common canine orthopaedic diseases. The coverage of topics is comprehensive and non-breed specific and includes radiography, surgical options, nutrition, genetics, diagnostic evaluation methods such as PennHIP and mobility aids. There are links to literature searches for CHD.
The Brown Dog Tick
An AgNote from the Northern Territory Government. This note looks at the brown dog tick, its description, occurrence and life cycle. Control measures are also outlined.
Dog parasites that can attack humans
An AgNote from the Northern Territory Government. This note gives an outline of canine parasites that may affect humans, and outlines measures for their control and prevention of cross-contamination.
Reproduction
The University of Sydney Library Catalogue
Recommended subject headings on the University of Sydney Library Catalogue are listed below. Please check all related subject headings for comprehensive results.
Recent Advances in Small Animal Reproduction
Elecronic texbook published by P.W. Concannon et al and published by IVIS. Chapters cover a wide range of topics on canine and feline reproduction. Users need to register to access this resource. Registration is free.
Reproductive physiology of bitches and artificial insemination with fresh semen
This resource was written by Dr Rob Löfstedt, BVSc MS Dip ACT, Professor, Department of Health Management, Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island. This continuing education (CE) resource covers a bitch's cycle, ovulation prediction, LH surge, expected levels of fertility, detecting ovulation methods, semen collection and evaluation, and an outline of artificial insemination in dogs.
Genetics and breeds
LIDA: Listing of Inherited Disorders in Animals
Published by the Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney, this resource is designed to "gather, collate and disseminate data on the prevalence of inherited disorders among Australian dogs". It is aimed at breeders, veterinarians and buyers of puppies. The database allows users to search inherited disorders by breed group or by organ system and provides details of disorders for each dog breed.
Canine Diversity Project
"The Canine Diversity Project is an attempt to acquaint breeders of domesticated Canidae (dogs) with the dangers of inbreeding and the overuse of popular sires." Its website contains resources on genetics, dog breeds, inherited diseases, and diversity.
Canine Inherited Disorders Database
This database is a joint initiative of the Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre at the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, and the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association. The site is still under construction however there is already a wealth of information on various inherited disorders and details of which breeds are affected by them.
Guide to Congenital and Heritable Disorders in Dogs
First published by the Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights and updated in 2000, this document is divided into two sections. Section I outlines the number of congenital and genetically transmitted diseases associated with a particular breed. Section II outlines the names and definitions of diseases mentioned in Section I. The Guide is in .pdf format.
Inherited diseases in dogs
A database of "diseases/conditions of pure bred dogs which are likely to be transmitted wholly or partly through a genetic mechanism". Compiled by David Sargan and published by the University of Cambridge, UK. The database contains "disease listings and short descriptions; genetic and molecular genetic summaries where known; and entry points to the literature on each disease". Users can browse by breed or genetic anomaly, or search by keyword.
Genes, dogs, and cancer: annual canine cancer conferences
This site provides abstracts of papers presented at the 2001, 2002 and 2003 Annual Canine Cancer Conferences. Proceedings are edited by J.F. Modiano, PhD and published on the web by IVIS (International Veterinary Information Service). Conference papers cover heritable factors that contribute to cancer risk in dogs, the role of genes in canine cancer development, molecular diagnostic tests and therapies, and genomics and cancer susceptibility. Papers are available in HTML and PDF formats.
Genetics in Dogs
Website hosted by NetPets, a US non-profit organisation. Consists of a series of articles on canine genetics by experts in the field.
Dog Genome Resources
Website hosted by the National Center for Biotechnology Information provides access to a collection of dog genome resources. Includes full details of the dog genome, sequenced by the Whitehead Institute/MIT Center for Genome Research (WICGR), now the Broad Institute.
DogMap: Canine Genome Mapping Database
"DogMap is an international collaboration between 46 labs from 20 different countries towards a low resolution canine marker map under the auspices of the International Society for Animal Genetics (ISAG). A point of emphasis of the DogMap project is the setting up of an internationally accessible database for handling the mapping data."
Dog Genome Project
"The Dog Genome Project is a collaborative study involving scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, the University of Oregon, and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. It is aimed at producing a map of all the chromosomes in dogs. Such a map can be used to locate the genes causing disease and those controlling morphology and behavior"
NHGRI Dog Genome Project
The Dog Genome Project at the National Human Genome Research Institute (formerly at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center) is working to "develop resources necessary to map and clone canine genes in an effort to utilize dogs as a model system for genetics and cancer research."
Petnet - Dog breeds
Part of the Petnet website. Provides an alphabetical listing of dog breeds with a brief description and image for each entry.
Dogz Online - Breeds
Part of the Dogz Online website. Provides an alphabetical listing of dog breeds with a brief description and image for each entry.
Nutrition
The University of Sydney Library Catalogue
Recommended subject headings on the University of Sydney Library Catalogue are listed below. Please check all related subject headings for comprehensive results.
Nutrient Requirements of Dogs
Compiled by the Committee on Animal Nutrition, US National Research Council, this is a free, browsable, fully searchable online textbook published by the National Academies Press, USA in 1985. The book covers nutrient requirements, signs of deficiency, composition of ingredients of dog foods and formulated diets for dogs.
Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats
This website is a summary of some of the information found in Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats compiled by the Committee on Animal Nutrition, US National Research Council and published by the National Academies Press in September, 2003. It looks at the vitamin and mineral needs of dogs and also has a Frequently Asked Questions and "Did you know" page.
Enteral Nutrition Calculator For Dogs and Cats
Created by W. E. Wingfield and R. A. Bowen, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, USA, this site provides a nutrition calculator for dogs.
Veterinary Diet Manual
This website, created by the Ohio State University Veterinary Hospital aims to provide veterinary nutrition information for veterinary students, technicians and clinicians colleagues. The dietary tables and database provide provide nutritional information for dogs and cats.
Associations
Australian Small Animal Veterinary Association
Australian Companion Animal Health Foundation
Australian Greyhound Veterinary Association
New Zealand Veterinary Association Companion Animal Society
New Zealand Companion Animal Health Foundation
World Small Animal Veterinary Association
Recommended Research Databases and Indexes
Recommended research databases and indexes for this area of study are: CAB Abstracts, MEDLINE, AGRICOLA and Web of Science.
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