This is a page of resources I've found helpful in the raising, feeding and vetting of our dogs. It's basically all my bookmarks and too extensive to clutter our "Links" page. I hope you find them helpful. Latest update: 9/1/08

FEEDING
WHOLE DOG JOURNAL - magazine on holistic feeding of dogs
NATURE'S VARIETY - Rotation diet
K9KITCHEN - Yahoo group for discussion on dog diets of all ilk: raw, kibble, home-cooked, etc. (Must join)
HOW DOES YOUR DOG FOOD RANK? - Dog food reviews. Type in your kibble!
DIAMOND NATURALS - What we feed our shorthairs.

HEALTH
THINGS THAT CAN POISON DOGS - a list of common items
AMVA LIST OF POISON ITEMS - links to a private breeder site

DOGS & POISON IVY - Q & A
POISON IVY PILL - Purchase here (we have not tried and are not endorsing this product. I just thought it was novel. tee hee.)

AVMA JOURNALS - American Veterinary Medical Association publications
SPAY / NEUTER - an article detailing the results of early spay/neuter and the advantages and disadvantages.
VILLAGE VETERINARY CLINIC - These folks provide all our prenatal and neonate puppy care and have your puppy on record there.
FAMILY VET.COM - Good all around resource for vet info

VACCINATING
CONTINUUM© DAP - 3-year Distemper/Adeno/Parvo vaccine. Our pups are started on this program. All our dogs are now on 3-year Rabies schedule.
VACCINES, INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND THE CANINE IMMUNE SYSTEM - Article on a private breeder site
LEPTOSPOROSIS (LEPTO) - article
DURATION OF IMMUNITY TO CANINE VACCINES - article
KILLED VS MODIFIED LIVE VACCINE - article
DOG OWNER'S GUIDE TO VACCINATION - more Q & A
COMPANION ANIMAL PARASITE COUNCIL

HEARTWORM:
AMERICAN HEARTWORM SOCIETY
CANINE HEARTWORM & INEXPENSIVE PREVENTION - article on a breed site
IVOMEC 1% STERILE INJECTIBLE - This is what we use on our dogs as heartworm preventative. We buy it at Tractor Supply or online at this source. Please note that our dogs are tested annually for heartworm despite the fact that we self-medicate. The dosage is: Ivomec 1% solution - 1/10 cc per 10 lbs. of dog weight and we use a 1cc insulin syringe to draw the dose. It is recommended to dilute the Ivomec in propylene glycol (for palatability) @ 1 part Ivomec to 9 parts PG. We used to dilute in orange juice, but have since heard that the acidity in the OJ can affect the latency of the ivermectin. So we do not dilute it. Also please note that we ONLY TREAT OUR SHORTHAIRS with this. It is NOT for every breed of dog, and can be fatally toxic to collies and some other herding breeds.

HOT SPOTS
Bolle has horrible allergies and we deal with hot spots on a regular basis. The usual treatment is gentacin spray which I always keep on hand. I just picked up the "bathe in Malaseb" tip and her latest hot spot is disappearing in record time!
BIG DOGS PORCH FORUM - Lively and useful back-and-forth sharing of information and remedies for hot spots.
VET Q & A: HOT SPOTS - About.com article on hot spots

BREEDING
SO YOU WANT TO BREED YOUR DOG - True stories... breeding is NOT for the faint of heart.
"CANINE REPRODUCTION & WHELPING" - by Myra Savant Harris - breeders' bible!
"PUPPY INTENSIVE CARE" - by Myra Savant Harris - companion to the Repro book!
"PUPPY DEVELOPMENT" - by Pat Hastings - great book for the puppy packets!
CHAT WITH DR. HUTCH - from the Canine Repro / Puppy Care Group
REPRODUCTION IN A NUTSHELL -
ASSESSING BREEDING SOUNDNESS OF THE DOG - illustrated view of collection and info on shipping semen, etc.
REPRODUCTION AND THE BITCH - great info from private breeder site
THE STAGES OF PREGNANCY - illustrated
WHELPING DOGS - WHAT TO EXPECT - article
PREGNANCY TIMELINE
CANINE REPRODUCTION DVD - how to deliver, cutting cords, etc. Debbie Jensen
COAT COLOR / PATTERN IN DOGS - Genetics behind GSP coloration, article by Georgina Byrne
PUPPY ID COLLARS ~ From DC Dolls - 50¢ each, velcro!
WHELPING BOX LINER
CHLOROFLAGE - chlorophyll geltabs to give bitches in season - helps mask the odor and help the boys maintain their sanity.

DOG CARE FOR NEW OWNERS
IF YOU'RE BUYING YOUR FIRST PUPPY, HERE ARE SOME GOOD RESOURCES
"MOTHER KNOWS BEST" - Book about how to communicate with your puppy in the way he's accustomed - like his mother.
"PUPPY DEVELOPMENT" - by Pat Hastings - understanding the development phases
DOG CARE - Good comprehensive resource list to help your pet assimilate.

MISCELLANEOUS
EZ WICKET - D.I.Y. instructions
DR JB'S HUMMINGBIRD FEEDERS - Trish & Mary Lynn approved!
DUNCRAFT - Bird feeders & bulk bird food
NEEPS - Squirrel proof feeders, pond stuff, horse stuff, you name it Home Farm & Garden shop!