IWF Link Library
Disclaimer: The Irish Wolfhound Foundation provides the information on this website for the education of its readers. No information on this website should be used for veterinary medical purposes, diagnostically, therapeutically, or otherwise. Consult a veterinarian before attempting to medically treat your dog or changing your dog's medical treatment.
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Alternative and Complementary Medicine
- Dr. Duke's Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases
- HerbMed Database of Medicinal Herbs
- Honey in Wound Management
- Alternative/Complementary Links from Hilary Jupp's website
Behavior/Cognition
Cancer (Lymphoma)
Cancer (Osteosarcoma)
Cancer (other)
Cardiology
- Histologic Characterization of Canine Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Morris Animal Foundation - Cardiovascular Studies
- ARCH (Animal Registry of Certified Health) Cardiac Testing
Drugs/Pharmacology
- Mar Vista Animal Pharmacy Center
- RX List (index of prescription and OTC drugs)
- Drug Interaction Checker (drugs.com)
- Multi-drug Interaction Checker (medscape.com)
- Drug Interaction Checker (healthline.com)
Gastroenterology
General Health Information
- Veterinary Partner - general pet health information
- Dog Food Comparison Charts
- PubMed (NIH database of biomedical articles)
- US FDA veterinary section (drugs approved for animals, adverse event reporting, etc.)
- Quackwatch (investigates medical fraud)
- Merck Veterinary Manual online
- Health and the Scottish Deerhound
- Health Issues in Adult Irish Wolfhounds
- Dietary Vitamin D Dependence of Cat and Dog
- Post-Operative Bleeding in Greyhounds
Genetics
- Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms
- National Center for Biotechnology Information
- NYTimes Article: Scientists Find a Shared Gene in Dogs With Compulsive Behavior
- Retrogenes May Play a Larger Role in Evolution Than Previously Thought
- Dilute Coat Color
- Genetics of Coat Color in Dogs
- Brindle
- Finding The Gene for Brindle
- Standard Coat Color Genetics (extra emphasis on Great Danes)
- Population Genetics and Breeding
- The Canine Diversity Project
- Pedigree Analysis, Genetic Diversity, and Genetic Disease Control
- Canine Longevity and Dog Breeding
- Genetics, Pediatrics, Fading Puppy Syndrome
- Animal Genetics
- Genetic and Environmental Effects for Measures of Hunting Performance
- Canine DNA Testing Service
- Early Canid Domestication: The Farm-Fox Experiment (relationship between behavioral genetics and development)
Health Testing
- OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals)
- CERF (Canine Eye Registration Foundation)
- Canine Health Test Schedule (US and Canada)
- PennHip (hip dysplasia)
- OFA Health Clinic Calendar
Hepatology
- VetInfo Q&A on PSS
- Recognition and Management of Portosystemic Shunt in Dogs
- Portosystemic Vascular Shunts
- Multiple Causes of Cirrhosis in Dogs
- Portosystemic Shunt (PSS) In the Irish Wolfhound
Infectious Diseases and Parasites
IW History
- Short Biography of Captain Graham (some photos)
- PATHE Videos (British digital news archive; includes dog show footage back to 1924)
- Irish Wolfhound Archives courtesy of Elizabeth C. Murphy, featuring early works of Capt. G. Graham, Fr. E Hogan, S.J., Mr. John Baily, & others
- History of the Irish Wolfhound by Hilary Jupp
- The Irish Wolfhound by Capt. Graham (digitized by Google books)
Opthamology
- Immune-Mediated Retinopathy
- PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy) in Irish Wolfhounds by Liz Thornton, Mochras IWs
Orthopedics
- Lameness and Gait Analysis of the Dog
- Canine Lameness Learning Module
- Growth-Associated Bone Disorders in the Dog
- Elbow Dysplasia
- Torn Cruciate Ligament
Pain Management
Performance/Movement
- Sighthounds as Athletes: Poetry in Motion (scroll down for article)
- The Functional Saluki
- Canine Terminology: Side Gait
- Evaluating Movement (general info)
- Gait Analysis in the Performance Dog
- Understanding the Greyhound Racing Gallop
Pneumonia/Respiratory
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Poison
- Guide to Poisonous Plants
- ASPCA Poison Control Center (includes info on toxic/safe houseplants, human medications, etc.)
Renal
- No links have been submitted for this category. If you have a link to suggest, please contact us.
Reproduction
- Strategies in Modern Dog Breeding
- Maximizing Conception Rate
- Canine Reproduction Seminar with Dr. Robert Van Hutchison
Seizures/Epilepsy
- Canine Epilepsy Resources
- Canine Epilepsy Network
- Info on Seizures (Dalmatian Club of America)
- Canine Epilepsy Guardian Angels
- VetInfo Q&A About Seizures (last edited 2003)
- Louie's Epilepsy Page (story and links)
- Diazepam Gel in Human Epilepsy
- Epilepsy Ontario (human site)
- National Society for Epilepsy (UK, human)
Other
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