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Kafka said, "All knowledge, the totality of all questions and answers, is
contained in the dog."
The Canine Times : An Amazing group of articles covering the entire gamut of interests
Health and Nutrition
From DoctorDog.com.The combination of a dog's fantastic sense of smell and their insatiable curiosity can often get them in serious trouble, of which one way is insect stings and bites. Here's a great resource for what to do if it happens to Rover.
Unexplained Norwich Infant Mortality: Member Suzanne Orban-Stagle Readmond is sponsoring research in this area and is requesting information from breeders who have shared this heartbreak:
May 23, 2002 one of our bitches free whelped five puppies, three girls and two
boys. Needless to say we were thrilled!!
However, Norwich problems took over and yesterday we lost the last
girl.
I have heard this story so many times from so many breeders..and each
time it hurts so much to even hear it..I am determined to at least
TRY to find out WHY we are losing these babies..and so through my vet
we sent them to U of Pa and told the pathologists up there to go to
every level of test to see if we could find SOMEthing.
I just had a call from my vet who had heard from the labs..with the
first report..the gross tissue exam..and they found not much on the
first girl but both Fand and Fiona had a very thick right heart
muscle..which is not typical of newborns..they felt it was not out of
the question that it could be lung but they really didnt think
so..All of this is early on..but we are making a start..the vets in
Pa have asked me to ask breeders some questions:
1) When you have puppy mortality is it more male or female? Do you
have numbers?
2) What are the ages of the puppies you have lost?
3) What are the first signs that the puppies are in trouble? Have
all of the puppies you have lost shown the same signs?
4) Are the puppies nursing and gaining weight or "fading"?
5) Have you done posts and what are the results?
I have been told this is merely a first step, but the staff up there
is intrigued and willing to work with me/us . I will take this as
far as science can.
If we all work togetehr we may stop this loss of new life
Please email me prviately at: suzanne@justusdogs.com with any info
you care to share. I will compile all of this and get it to the
proper hands.
Thanks
Suzanne
(Webmaster Note: Suzanne, what a good friend to the breed you are to pursue this!)
On the move? Moving stress on your pet can be eased with some common
sense. From Dr. William Fortney, professor of veterinary science at Kansas
State University.
PetEducation.com. Why is it unsafe for dogs to ride with their heads out of the window? Drs. Foster & Smith
tell us why
Food Soft Doggie Cookies"?
Advice on how to stop a dog from eating feces. Here's an in-depth article on the subject. "Owner
Cumming, DVM PhD; Cheryl Dhein, DVM, MS, DACVIM
Finicky Dogs: Here's some sound advice on how to deal with the problem
Cold Weather Tips: Here are some tips on the special consideration you owe your best friend when temperatures drop below freezing.
Canine Goodies: You'll just love the names of these healthy canine goodies
Antifreeze:Make sure you understand the dangers and how to prevent accidents.
Training
Pet Pearls "...when used properly, a crate can be a good thing for both you and your
dog. We may see it as a cage, but your dog is more likely to see it as a
den, a place of security..." from "A Dog Owner's Guide to the Crate", Pet
Pearls at the Family Pet Doctor site.
Genetics
Ichthyosis research: Dr, Dunstan who has been working on the Ichthyosis research at A&M has found the gene that causes it and they now have a test to determine if dogs are carriers,clear, and confirm affected. Details will be made availabe on our website as they are posted to us
Publications
Books
"Happy Housetraining - Train Your Dog Easily & Effectively", e-book by Gene R. Sower.
"Puppy Love: Raising Your Dog the Clicker Way", by Karen Pryor
"All Breed Dictionary of Unusual Names", by Gloria Jarrett: Ever notice how important-sounding a name can make a dog? Here's a book that will help you create an uncommon formal name for Fido -- the one that goes on his/her registration papers.
"Give Your Dog a Bone", by "Ian Billinghurst". A book that deals exclusively with feeding dogs, designed for those who
want easy to read, common sense guidance on feeding natural whole food
instead of cooked or processed foods. Explores the relationship between
diet, health and disease in dogs. Good stuff for a long life for your best
friend.
"Diary of a 'Dotty Dog' Doctor", by "John Fisher" All over the world John Fisher changed the way we think about our dogs with his remarkable insights into dog behavior and his ability to
entertain while sharing his knowledge. This book is a collection of case
histories from his behavior consultation practice over the years. Most are
humerous, making this an absolutely fascinating book for any dog lover.
"Smoke Alarm Training for Your Dog", by "Anders Hallgren" Teach Fido to save your life! This book shows you how to teach any dog,
large or small, to alarm its family in case of smoke or fire in the home.
The Power of Positive Dog Training, by Pat Miller, www.peaceablepaws.com 423-326-0444
"How to Love Your Dog, a Kid's Guide to Dog Care." Share it with any child you know who has or wants a dog
"Getting in TTouch With Your Dog", by Linda Tellington-Jones.
A gentle approach to influencing behavior, health and performance. The
focus is more on improving and maintaining the quality of an animal
companion's life, instilling self-confidence so that a mutual relationship
can be developed with the owner.
New Knowledge of Dog Behavior by Clarence Pfaffengberger
Back in print, the 1963 landmark work that established the science of
puppy temperament testing and the critical period of socialization and
development. Great stuff for dog breeders and dog trainers (that includes
you and me).
"The Dog Listener: A Noted Expert Tells You How to Communicate with Your
Dog for Willing Cooperation", by Jan Fennell.
Norwich Terriers U.S.A. 1936-1966, edited by Constance Stuart Larrabee and Joan Redmond Read for The Norwich Terrier Club, U.S.A.
The Norfolk Terrier, by Joan Read, Editor Nat R. LaMar; First Edition 1969; Second Edition 1994
Norfolk Terrier, by Anna Ktherine Nicholas
First Aide for Pets, by Craig Dixon, DVM
Clicker Training, by Lana Mitchel, A Thinking Game For Dogs
My Puppy is Born, by Beverly Collins,Margaret Miller