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DCA Disc Book:
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Canine
Intervertebral Disc
Disease (LBAH)
IVD
(SouthPaws)
Dachshund
Back Digest
Sam Watson's helpful site
IVDD
(WA State client info sheet)
IVDD
(UC Davis client info sheet)
**actual photos of disc material
IVDD (GA
Vet Specialists)
IVDD (PetCARE
Neurology U MN)
IVDD
(Purdue)
Thoracolumbar
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Thoracolumbar
Intervertebral Disc Disease (So CA Vet Surg)
Basic
Principles of Spinal Cord Compression (Parent)
Textbook
of Small Animal Orthopaedics, Penn Vet
IVDD is Ch. 62
Clinical
Neurology in Small Animals: Localization, Diagnosis and
Treatment--Degenerative and Compressive Structural Disorders
Intervertebral
Disc Syndrome (Gloria Dodd DVM)
holistic treatment
Back
Pain and Your Dog - Aching Backs (Tufts)
Holistic
Treatment (Acupuncture) for IVD
VetTalk
about Degenerative Disc Disease
suggests some holistic treatments
Canine
Degenerative Disc Disease
Chemonucleolysis
dissolving disc material using enzymes
Chemonucleolysis
for herniated disc
The
effects of chemonucleolysis on the mechanical properties of the canine
lumbar disc (Abstract)
European
and American Studies of Intervertebral Disc Disease
**includes positioning diagrams for
spinal
xrays
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Rehabilitation
Following Thoracic Hemilaminectomy:A Case Study Elizabeth
Wagner, MSPT, PCS
(p. 2) (p. 3)
Clinical
Dog Trials at Purdue
Diagnosis
of Disc Disease
covers variety of imaging available
Treating
degenerative disc disease through transplantation of the nucleus
pulposis
Collegenase
Treatment of CIVDD
The canine
intervertebral disk. Part Two: Degenerative
changes-- nonchondrodystrophoid versus chondrodystrophoid disks. (Bray
JP, Burbidge HM) (abstract)
Complementary
and alternative medicine for neurologic disorders. (Kline KL)
(abstract)
Biochemistry
of intervertebral disc degeneration and the potential for gene therapy
applications (Cassinelli MD, Hall MD and Kang MD) (abstract)
Understanding
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration and Mechanical Function Using a
Transgenic Mouse Model
Alternative
Back Problem Therapy - Carole Frankel
article from NMDC newsletter
(downloadable pdf)
Percutaneous
Laser Disc Decompression
journal citations; popular media
articles
(human)
Promising
Spinal-Cord Injury Treatment to be Tested on Dogs
electrical stimulation; Purdue, 1987
Thorocolumbar
Disc Disease (Glennon) (pdf)
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Spinal
Muscular Atrophy (CIDD Database)
Spinal
Muscular Atrophy (Merck)
Hereditary
canine spinal muscular atrophy is phenotypically similar but
molecularly distinct from human spinal muscular atrophy. Blazej RG,
Mellersh CS, Cork LC, Ostrander EA. (Abstract)
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Structure,
chromosomal location, and analysis of the canine Cu/Zn superoxide
dismutase (SOD1) gene. Green SL, Tolwani RJ, Varma S, Quignon P,
Galibert F, Cork LC.
Effects
of 4-Aminopyridine on Muscle and Motor Unit Force in Canine Motor
Neuron Disease M. J. Pinter,R. F. Waldeck,T. C. Cope,and L. C. Cork
(Abstract)
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Spondylosis
Deformans (Morgan & Biery, IVIS)
vet neurology text chapter; very good
Spondylosis
Deformans (Lanting)
SD (ProVet
UK)
general info plus link to SD Survey
Spinal
Disc - Spondylosis & Discospondylitis (VetInfo)
Q & A; Ask Dr. Mike
Canine
Spondylitis
Clinical
Neurology in Small Animals: Localization, Diagnosis and
Treatment--Degenerative and Compressive Structural Disorders
Diskospondylitis:
Its Etiology, Diagnosis & Treatment (pdf)
explanation of this type of spinal disorder,
caused by bacteria or fungi invading the spinal column
Diskospondylitis
(So CA Vet Surg)
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Magnetic
Resonance Imaging of Non-Disc Diseases of the Canine (Pharr,
Tryon
& Kendall) (pdf)
Rubeola
Virus Immunomodulator: An experimental treatment for Ossifying
Spondylitis (Polly, DVM)
Contribution
to Research on Spondylosis in the Dog
Hip Dysplasia
& Spondylosis - Alternative Treatment
Advances
in Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Dogs
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Canine
Wobbler Syndrome (Trotter, IVIS)
vet neuro text
Wobblers
(Canine Inherited Disorders Database)
Wobbler
Syndrome (Lanting)
Wobbler's
Syndrome (Wittel, DVM)
Cervical
Spondylomyelopathy (Merck)
Wobblers
Wobbler's
Syndrome in the Doberman (Wilcock DVM)
Rottweilers
& Wobbler's Syndrome
Wobbler's
Syndrome in Dogs (U of IL)
Spondylolisthesis
- Wobbler's Syndrome (VetInfo)
Wobbler's
Syndrome (Columbia AH)
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Wobblers - Is
There An Alternative to Surgery?
Causes
& Treatment of Wobblers
Wobbler's
Syndrome (Rott n' Chatter)
diagrams
Wobbler Syndrome
(So CA Vet Surg)
Perspective
on Cervical Vertebral Malformation/Malarticulation (Wobblers Disease)
Wobbler Syndrome (VetMedCenter)
Case Study:
Wobbler's in Large Dogs
shows MRI image
Growth
Related Diseases (Columbia AH)
Wobbler
Syndrome (CVI) (McLaughlin, DVM) (Tomlinson)
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Degenerative
Myelopathy (Canine Inherited Disorders DB)
Degenerative
Myelopathy (VetInfo)
Degenerative
Myelopathy Newsletter
Degenerative
Myelopathy Support Site (Zaxxan's)
Degenerative
Myelopathy (So CA Vet Surg)
Degenerative
Myelopathy Project (U of MO)
Pembroke Welsh
Corgis
Westlab
Pharmacy
compounding pharmacy carrying supps
recommended by Dr. Clemmons for DM
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The New Knowledge of DM
(Lanting)
Spanna's Site
Degenerative
Myelopathy of GSD's (U of FL Neuro)
Hopeful
News for Degenerative Neurologic Diseases (Schoen DVM)
holistic approach to treatment of DM
DM &
Excitotoxins (Messonier)
DM -
What every GSD owner needs to know
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Canine Arthritis Info
Arthritis
in Dogs site
good list of articles in "library"
Arthritis
(LBAH)
Pet
Arthritis
good site, but note that the
"Newsletter" is a
sales pitch for a glucosamine product
Arthritis
in Pets
numerous links/articles
Arthritis
Treatment in Cats and Dogs (CAH)
Polyarthritis
Conditions in Dogs (VetInfo)
Cycle
of Joint Degeneration
diagram describing joint destruction & how
supps, EFA's and GAG's halt that process
Index
of Arthritis Articles on PedEducation
Arthritis
(Woolf)
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Arthritis
and its Treatment in Dogs (VetInfo)
The
Many Varied Natural Options for my Arthritic Dog! (Schoen
DVM)
Feed
My Hips: Nutraceutical and Herbal Adjuncts for Treatment of
Osteoarthritis (Wynn DVM, CVA)
Treating
Arthritis (Wynn)
Drug
Therapy for Dogs with Arthritis
Arthritis
in Dogs and its Management
Arthritis
& Joint Problems (Olsen; B-Naturals)
Natural
Agents for Arthritis: Addressing Pain, Inflammation and Autoimmunity
(human)
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Degenerative
Disorders of the Central Nervous System (IVIS)
Neuromuscular
Disorders Affecting Young Dogs & Cats
Diseases
of the Nervous System in Dogs (Pet Education)
Getting
Your Dog's Back Up (Allen DVM)
Traumatic
Disorders (IVIS)
neuro text; see
Spinal Trauma
Deep
Back - Vertebral Column - Spinal Cord
vet anatomy notes; Purdue
Cauda Equina
Syndrome (Degenerative Lumbosacral Stenosis) (So CA Vet
Surg)
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Nervous
System Anatomy & Development in Dogs (Pet Education)
Spinal
Disease
Frustrating
Spinal Diseases (VIN)
Resources
to Help One Deal with Urinary Incontinence
Lameness
and Gait Analysis of the Dog
Post
Surgical Care
Spinal
Cord Diseases (downloadable pdf)
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How
to Recognize and Treat Pain in Horses
holistic treatment
Treatment
of Back Pain in the Horse and Dog
acupuncture
Managing
Pain in Dogs (Dunn DVM)
Pain.com
(human)
wealth of info;
online journals & articles
Anti
Infective Pain Management Protocol (human)
very interesting
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Managing
Chronic Pain: Alternatives to NSAIDS
Manage
Pet Pain, Illness, and Injury
Tufts
e-News: Pain Management Program
Hidden
Pain - or are there a few signs to pick up on?
Natural Pain
Relief
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Dodgerslist
Abledogs
Pets
With Disabilities
Animal
Disabilities.com
Handicapped
Pets
Special
Needs Pets
Disabled
Animals Club (UK)
Disabled
Dogs
Disabled
Dachshund Society
financial assistance
IMOM
financial assistance
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Center
for
Paralysis Research (Purdue)
AltVetMed
holistic vet medicine; list of
holistic vets
American Canine
Sports Medicine Association
Veterinary
Neurology and
Neurosurgery, Index
American
Veterinary Chiropractic Association
online referral
International
Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS)
find a vet
British Association
of Homeopathic Veterinary Surgeons
Academy
of
Veterinary Homeopathy
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Canine X-rays (LBAH)
What's Your
Diagnosis? (LBAH)
learn to read xrays
Accuracy
of survey radiographic diagnosis of intervertebral disc protrusion in
dogs.
(Lamb CR, Nicholls A,
Targett M, Mannion P)
What
is a Myelogram?
The
Neurological Exam (Tufts)
equine, but still
valuable
The
Neurological Evaluation (Parent)
Veterinary
Spinal Surgery (Holmberg)
Use
of magnetic resonance imaging to assess repair process of acutely
injured intervertebral disks in dogs (Abstract)
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Senior Dogs Project
site dedicated to drug info,
particularly
Rimadyl
Arthritis
Drug Should Be Removed from the Market
more warnings about caution with Rimadyl
Drug
Therapy for Dogs with Arthritis
4-aminopyridine
drug
currently experimental in humans
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A Vet
Writes about Acupuncture
Acupuncture
in Pain and Painful Conditions - Vertebral, Spinal and Paraspinal
Permanent
Acupuncture with Gold Bead Implants
Gold
Bead Implantation in Small Animals (Duerkes DVM)
Veterinarians
Point to Acupuncture's Healing Powers
Introduction
to Veterinary Acupuncture (VIN)
Introduction
to Veterinary Acupuncture (Gilchrist)
Non-surgical
therapy for Prolapse of Lumbar Intervertebral Disc (Wang
Heshan)
Treatment
of Back Pain in the Horse and Dog
Help
for Prolapsed Intervertebral Discs of the Lumbar Region (Herniated
Discs) (human)
Veterinary
Acupuncture Links
Veterinary
Acupuncture is reaching the Point Of Acceptance: Arising from TCM, this
age-old technique is proving to have applications in conjunction with
conventional Western veterinary practices (Thorpe-Vargas,
Cargill)
Acupuncture
for Dogs & Cats
Chiropractic
Care for Dogs & Cats
Companion
Animal Chiropractic and Physical Manipulative Therapies (Schoen)
Spinal
Manipulation May Help Reduce Spinal Degenerative Joint Disease and
Disability, Part II (human)
Animal
Massage: The Touch That Heals (Schoen DVM)
Animal
Chiropractic (Canine & Equine)
Chiropractic
for Animals (Slater)
Chiropractic
is the New Twist in Pet Care (Tufts)
Reiki:
Healing and Harmony Through the Hands
Veterinary
Orthopedic Manipulation (LBAH)
The
Healing Arts: Animal Magnetism - Magnetic Therapy: Fact or Fiction ?
(Schoen DVM)
Piezovet
Shockwave Therapy
Ferno
veterinary hydrotherapy systems
Canine
Hydrotherapy: Guidelines and Protocols for Musculoskelatal and
Neuromuscular Rehabilitation (Nwadike)
Comparing
Options in Canine Therapeutic Exercise: Swimming,
Underwater,and Land Treadmills Sandy
Brown, PT, MS (p. 2) (p. 3)
Animal
Hydrotherapy
Tread
Water, Gain Strength
hydrotherapy & underwater treadmill
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Chondroprotective
Supplementation for the Working Dog
Glucosamine Side
Effects
Glucosamine and
Chondroitin Supplements: What they are and what they do (PetCenter)
Glucosamine
& Chondroitin Treatments in Dogs (PedEducation)
A
Closer Look at Glucosamine (Messonier)
Vetriscience
site
maker of VetriDisc, Glycoflex
Dog
Paralysis
- Dr. Khoury's site
use of CP7 to regenerate the spine; no
one I
know has tried this
Vitamin
& Ester C Studies (IVDD)
Ester
C: Miracle Cure for Hip Dysplasia?
Discat
glucosamine & perna
Nutritional
Support and Rehab (human)
Rationale
for Contifin, Glucosamine Complex, Arthegin
products from Wysong; 11 p. pdf with
references
Calcium:
Providing the Right Balance (SpeedyVet)
Use
of Cetyl Myristoleate for Arthritis and Tendonitis in Holistic
Veterinary Medical Practice (Tibbitts)
What
is Cetyl Myristoleate?
Healing
Benefits of Water
Yucca
Schidigera: Nature's Own Cortisone
Traditional
Chinese Medicine Guide for Musculoskeletal Disorders
Herbal Vet
Medicine websites and databases
includes info on herb/drug interactions
Managing
Chronic Pain: Alternatives to NSAIDS
Feed
My Hips: Nutraceutical and Herbal Adjuncts for Treatment of
Osteoarthritis (Wynn DVM, CVA)
Westlab
Pharmacy
compounding pharmacy carrying supps
recommended by Dr. Clemmons for DM
Homeopathic
Treatment (IVDD)
Veterinary
Homeopathy for Dogs, Cats, Horses
Look in the Dog section under paralysis
Homeopathic
Websites & Databases
Adequan
Luitpold homepage; injectable
glucosamine
article on Adequan from NMDC
newsletter
(downloadable pdf)
Alternative
Treatment for Back Trouble - Derr & Schlagel
article from NMDC newsletter
(downloadable pdf)
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Canine
Rehabilitation (downloadable pdf; IVIS)
text detailing
various types of rehab
Canine
Rehabilitation
story about Police Dog's rehab
Physical
Therapy
describes various modalities available
for pets
Animal
Physiotherapy
David
Levine's Animal
Physical Therapy site
Animal Rehabilitation
Central
American Physical
Therapy Association
Linda McMahon
Animal Rehabilitation (Westchester Co. NY)
Animal
Fitness Center - Canine Swim Therapy
Cutting
Edge
K9 Therapy
(Pacific Beach & Del Mar CA)
Bonnie's
K9
Corps (NYC)
Angels Gate
(Ft. Salonga, NY)
animal hospice and
rehab
Hip Dog
Hydrotherapy (Winter Park, FL)
New England
Physical Therapy for Animals (Uxbridge, MA)
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Veterinary
and Holistic Rehab Center (Vienna, VA)
Wellpaws (Pamplin,
VA)
Wellsprings
Dog Massage & Swim Spa (Seattle, WA)
La Paw Spa (Redmond,
WA)
TOPS
Veterinary Rehab (Chicago, IL)
great articles
under "Press Room"
River
Meadow Farm (Windsor, CT)
Canine
Physical
Rehabilitation of the SW (Phoenix, AZ)
Treetops (Ontario,
CAN)
VetHab Rehab Office
(Raleigh, NC)
PetPT (Voorhees, NJ)
Veterinary
Specialists of the Southeast (Charleston, SC)
Showplace
Farms (Millstone Twp. NJ)
equine therapy pool
New England
Canine Rehabilitation and Fitness Center (Springfield, MA)
description of underwater treadmill
SOL
Companion Physical Rehabilitation and Fitness Center for Dogs
(Oakland CA)
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Families
of Spinal Muscular Atrophy
MDA
USA: Spinal Muscular Atrophy page
ALS Research at
Johns Hopkins (like Canine SMA)
Lumbar
Spondylosis
Pain.com
(human)
wealth of info;
online journals & articles
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SpineUniverse.com
Spinal Cord
Injury Resource Center
Spinal
Cord
Injury Information Network (U of AL)
Australian
Spine Institute
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Canadian
Animal Rehab Services
carts, slings,
braces, etc.
Dewey's
Wheelchairs for Dogs
Doggon' Wheels
Dog Mobile (UK)
Eddie's
Wheels
K9 Carts
Pet Mobile
Tail Wagon
Plans for
homemade carts
Walkabout
hand-held harness
Bottomsup
Leash
Hartman
Harness
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Bedderbacks
Ramps
Dogramp.com
Pet
Classics - Ramps
Puppy Stairs
foam ramps or blocks (steps)
Wiener
Wonders Doxie Ramp
Steps for the Car
do-it-yourself, made from styrofoam
insulation
panels
Canine Icer
for applying ice or heat
Therapaw.net
booties
Caring
for a Handicapped Pet - a Holistic Approach
(videotape)
Mylan
Enterprises, Incontinence Pads
Sleepeetime
Beds
beds for incontinent pets
Pooch Pads
reusable housebreaking pads--useful for
incontinent dogs
Aids
for dogs
homemade & do it yourself aids for
incontinent & handicapped animals (very helpful)
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A portion of the
proceeds from books purchased through the links below (Dogwise) will be
donated to the Dachshund Health Trust Fund. Your purchases will help
fund further research into health disorders of the Dachshund, and to
support other health related initiatives.
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THE
HEALING TOUCH by Michael Fox
Holistic philosophy
of animal well-being, teaches you an elementary knowledge of the
anatomies of the cat and dog, basic animal psychology, and then tells
you how massages can help your cat or dog, how your pet speaks to
you with body language, how to create the best massage routine, how to
use massage to diagnose illness, how massage helps the indoor animal to
stay in shape, plus much more. Allows the pet owner to participate
fully in the health care of the pet along with the vet.
EFFECTIVE
PET MASSAGE FOR DOGS MANUAL by Jonathan Rudinger
Learn how to
massage your dog with simple, easy to follow instructions.
Special section for geriatric dogs and advanced lessons on hips, upper
spine, and respiratory enhancement techniques. Designed to accompany
Effective Pet Massage videos, DN170, 171. Purchase of the set is
recommended.
VIDEO
#1, EFFECTIVE PET MASSAGE FOR DOGS
VIDEO
#2, EFFECTIVE PET MASSAGE FOR OLDER DOGS
BODYWORK
FOR DOGS: CONNECTING THROUGH MASSAGE, ACUPRESSURE AND INTUITIVE TOUCH
VIDEO by Lynn Vaughan & Deborah Jones
Incorporates the
technical and physical aspects of massage, acupressure and listening
touch while exploring and enhancing the spiritual and emotional nature
of our relationships with dogs. Simple, yet powerful, bodywork
program improves health, awareness and communication. Video
includes a full-length instructional canine bodywork session which will
leave you relaxed, empowered and connected to your dog. Suitable
for all dogs - young, old, well, ill, working dogs, shelter dogs,
canine athletes and our beloved companions.
WELL
CONNECTED DOG: A GUIDE TO CANINE ACUPRESSURE
by Nancy Zidonis & Amy Snow
A user-friendly
manual for performing acupressure treatment with your dog. The
book is filled with photographs and charts illustrating a step by step
treatment guide, meridian pathways, acupoints, twenty-five special
conditions treatments and lots of new information about your dog's
optimal health. Basic traditional Chinese medicine.
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SMALL
ANIMAL ORTHOPEDICS by Marvin Olmstead
Principles and
practical elements of orthopedics. Examination, diagnosis,
standard fracture repair, complex fracture conditions and nonfracture
problems, such as dislocations, hip conditions, orthopedic disease,
including neoplasia and joint diseases. Salvage procedures
section provides indications and surgical techniques for arthrodesis
and amputations. Hundreds of step-by-step illustrations clarify
the diagnosis, surgical and non-surgical treatment.
HEREDITARY
BONE AND JOINT DISEASES IN THE DOG by Joe Morgan, Alida
Wind, Autumn Davidson
Designed for the
veterinarian, but suitable for the knowledgeable breeder/owner.
Offers clear, well-illustrated explanations of dysplasias and various
forms of osteochondrosis. Stresses the crucial aspects of
selection when choosing animals for breeding. Focuses separately on
pet, athletic, working or breeding dogs, and explores expectations and
costs associated with each category. Describes the disease
progression to osteoarthrosis and the lifetime of pain this can mean
for an animal as well as the years of treatment expense for its owner.
You will find the answers to questions that clients routinely ask, plus
the information you need to support your answers. Text also covers the
successes and failures of specific techniques.
WELL
ADJUSTED DOG: CANINE CHIROPRACTIC METHODS YOU CAN DO by
Daniel Kamen
Begins with the
history of a small group of chiropractors who formed to help relieve
the stress animals experience on their spines. Complete with detailed
illustrations of your dog's underlying muscles, spine, nerves, and
neckbones, any pet owner can reach a better understanding of their
animal's condition. A practical and informative guide for any dog owner
who wishes to supplement regular veterinary visits with this effective
method of healing.
HOW
TO HAVE A HEALTHIER DOG by Wendell Belfield & Martin
Zucker
provides sound
veterinary advice that will enable you to set up your own preventive
medicine and health program for your dog. Recommends specific regimens
of vitamin and mineral supplements for all cycles of your dog's life,
identifies the symptoms of common canine diseases, analyzes commercial
dog foods, and tells you when it is necessary to consult a vet.
Emphasizes the importance of sound nutrition and vitamins for pets,
especially vitamin C, to create a healthy dog with a high resistance to
disease.
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Hildie (IVDD,
dachshund)
Bailey's
Story (SMA,
Clumber Spaniel) (pdf)
My
Rottweiler Bella - Dealing with Spondylosis
Casey's
Story - Hope for Dogs with Wobbler's
Sylvia's Story
- Wobblers
Great
Danes & Wobblers - Delilah's story
The
Justice Files - How Acupuncture, Chiropractic, & Herbal Therapy
Saved My Dog
Sheba
the Quad Dog (DM)
Daisy the
Dachshund (IVDD)
Help
for a Paralyzed Dog - Krystal
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Nyssa's New
Wheels
Wheely Willy
and Friends
Daffy the
dachshund (IVDD)
Sally - paralyzed
due to distemper
Gracie
ViVi -
disabled dachshund in Japan
BackPocket
of Niilo (IVDD, dachshund, Finland)
Bully
(IVDD dachshund)
CH
Cin-Jas Shane Come Back (IVDD basenji)
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AbleDogs (Email
list)
originally for dachshunds, now for all dogs
suffering back issues
Dodgerslist
(Email list)
dedicated to informing owners of alternative
treatments for disc disease
Wheelchair Dogs
(Email list)
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wobblers (Email
list)
Degenerative
myelopathy (Email list)
Degenerative
Myelopathy Support (Email list)
extremely high volume
Pets
with Disabilities (message board)
Handicapped
Pets (message board)
Holistic
& Alternative Veterinary Forum (message board)
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