New Ticks
may qualify as a dog's worst enemy by Professor M.S. Siberman,
DMV of Emory University.
The great deserts of North America web pages
1, 2,
3, 4,
5, and 6.
This page
contains a brief list of first aid items for emergency use in
the field, de-skunking formula, and links
to health related issues (i.e., bird dogs
as athletes, ticks, lyme disease, heart
and ring worms ). If
you bred your female, see the whelping
chart to help determine when pups will be born. See also the
Links web page for health related
sites. |
| The
first aid items listed below are adequate for minor injuries,
however, you should modify the list for your own specific needs.
Know the location of local veterinary and emergency clinics and
their phone numbers while in the field. After any injury to your
bird dog consult with your veterinarian. |
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First
Aid List
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Links
to Health Information
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| These
web site links are for information only. UplandBirdDog.com does
not endorse nor make no representation regarding the content,
accuracy and suitability of any information, nor the safety or
products found there. I am not a veterinarian. See a qualified
veterinarian if your dog requires diagnosis or medical attention. |
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The
Athletic Bird dog and other health related issues.
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| Canine
Sports Medicine and Performance Physiology: Great
site for understanding bird dogs as athletes and maximizing their
performance. |
Auburn
Veterinary University: Another great
site for various subjects including limber tail, treatment of
snake bites in the field, arthritis in dogs, hearing, tick-borne
disease, feeding, and as well as subjects on horses.
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What
bird dog trainers should know about avian diseases.
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| Avian
Diseases: Summary |
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Human
diseases caused by agents associated in bird droppings
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1.Cryptococcal
neoformans:
Fungus
associated
with pigeon droppings
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Fungi
found in pigeon droppings can be hazardous to your health.
Cryptococcal neoformans infection of healthy humans
are rare, however, one should be aware of it especially
when breathing dust from pigeon coops. For more information
see the link on the left.
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2.
Fungal
Diseases: of humans
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3.
Histoplasmosis:
Infection caused by fungus.
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| Heat
related illness |
| Heat
Stroke: General
information |
| Heat
stroke and heat exhaustion: Difference between the two.
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| Pet
food, labels, and what it means |
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| Interpreting
pet food labels: Almost everything you want to know about
pet food labels. |
| More
on pet food labels: What does it mean? |
| Commercial
food diets: Evaluation your dog's needs. |
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Diet
table for dogs: From Ohio State University.
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| FDA
drugs |
| FDA
approves new drugs:
to treat separation anxiety and Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome. |
| Lyme
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| Lyme
Disease: General information and FAQ |
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Lyme
Disease: More information
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Lyme
Disease: Biological research on Lyme
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| Lyme
Disease and Vaccine:
Great resource on lyme and lyme disease vaccine from the
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) |
| Ticks |
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Ticks
and their control:
Information on different types of ticks and how to control them.
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Tick
disease of humans and animals: Summary of various tick diseases
of humans and animals.
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Ticks:
Great information on ticks and tick related diseases
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Heart
Worms
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| Heart
Worms:
General information on dogs |
| Heart
Worms: Prevention |
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Ring
Worms |
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| Round
Worms |
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Round
Worms: General information
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