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Collielife - Rough and Smooth Collies

 

 

HEREDITARY DISEASES
ADDISONS DISEASE BLOAT

DEGENERATIVE MYELOPATHY

DM HEALTH TESTING RESULTS DATABASE

DEGENERATIVE MYELOPATHY IN THE ROUGH COLLIE - by Stephen Webb
DISCOID CUTANEOUS LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSIS - Collie Nose EPILEPSY
EXOCRINE PANCREAS INSUFFICIENCY HIP DYSPLASIA
MDR1 NASAL TUMOURS
OSTEOARTHRITIS RENAL DYSPLASIA

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S - Z

 

DISCLAIMER - NONE OF THE INFORMATION GIVEN ON THIS WEBSITE IS A SUBSTITUTE FOR VETERINARY CARE
The site contains general advice on caring for your dog. It is not possible in the context of the website to take into account individual situations or consider unusual problems or circumstances. If you are concerned about the welfare of a pet you should seek the advice of your vet. Whilst I try to ensure that the information within this site is accurate, I can accept no responsibility for the accuracy of the site content. Users who rely on the information in this site do so at their own risk.

There are several laboratories, both in the UK and Europe, who offer DNA testing.
CEA,CN, DM, MDR1, and DMS can be done in one combination test with a buccal cheek swab

HOW TO READ DNA RESULTS

HEREDITARY CLEAR STATUS

To avoid confusion, some DNA health testing results, for example with MDR1 and DM, used
to be reported as -/- (affected) or +/+ (clear). and +/- (carrier).
The terms affected, clear and carrier is now more commonly used by both te Kennel
Club and the laboratories.
DM affected does not mean that the dog has DM, it does however mean the dog is at 'high risk'
of developing it .

The Kennel Club's Health Test database contains current and historic data on Hip Scores, Eye tests, and other DNA tests for KC registered dogs, together with links to their parentage.


UNDERSTANDING YOUR PETS DIAGNOSTIC TEST RESULTS HERE

 

HEALTH TESTING RESULTS GUIDE HERE

 



 
ADVERSE REACTION

You can report a suspected adverse reaction or lack of efficacy to a veterinary medicine - CLICK HERE for more details

ACID REFLUX IN DOGS  
ALABAMA ROT

Cutaneous and Renal Glomerular Vasculopathy - more information HERE

Alabama Rot - a frank and honest view from someone with first hand experience- author unknown HERE

ANAL GLANDS  
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR

Read more about the benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar for dogs on external links HERE and HERE

BABESIOSIS  
BILIOUS VOMITING SYNDROME  
BLEACH POISONING  
BLOOD IN URINE  
BONES  
BRAVECTO  
BREEDING

Thinking of Breeding.com - WEBSITE

Should I breed from my bitch - HERE

Should I offer my dog at stud - HERE

Is it beneficial for a bitch to have at least one litter HERE

Breeding from your bitch and stud work Kennel club document - pdf file

DOUBLE MERLE - THINK BEFORE YOU BREED - HERE

BROADLINE Warning - Broadline spot on is a parasite control for CATS only - and should not be used on dogs, especially Collies. read more
BURNS AND SCALDS

 

C SECTION Link to an article written specifically for Collies HERE

The leading cause of death in dogs over 10 years of age..........read more here

Some common signs of cancer in dogs here

CANINE ORAL HEALTH  
CAVALETTI - for the balanced dog  
CAUDA EQUINE SYNDROME Also referred to as CES or Horse Tail Syndrome
CHIA SEEDS FOR DOGS  
COAT AND SKIN  
COLITIS/DIGESTION/IBS

 

COLLIE NOSE  
COLLOIDAL SILVER  
CRUCIATE LIGAMENT Symptoms, Treatment and owners experience
DETOX Detox with Thuja after vaccinations
DOUBLE MERLE  

Cyclic Hematopoiesis and Cyclic Neutropenia - (also known as Gray Collie Syndrome)
FIBROCARTILAGINOUS EMBOLISM or otherwise known as a FCE
FLEAS AND TICKS Natural Remedies
FLEXI LEADS The dangers of Flexi Leads - read more here
FLOWER OF SULPHAR  
FOOD AND NUTRITION  
GALLBLADDER  
GASTRIC STATIS  
GASTROENTERITIS  
GENERAL ANAESTHESIA IN DOGS  
GIARDIA  
Grape and Raisin Toxicity in dogs
GROOMING SPRAYS Home made grooming sprays
HEALTH TESTING Combi Breed Health Testing Package
HEALTH TESTING
November 2014 - Survey results - read more here
HEATSTROKE SURVIVAL GUIDE  
HINTS AND TIPS  
List of recommended vets
HOMEOPATHY  
The dangers of Horse Manure if horses have been wormed and manure is eaten by dogs
HOT SPOTS  
HYDROTHERAPY The benefits of Hydrotherapy for your dog
KEEPING YOUR DOG HAPPY  

LEPTOSPIROSIS

LEPTO 4 - CAUTION - Lepto 4 vaccination

LEPTOMANIA
The Problem With Leptospirosis Vaccines

 
MANGE Flowers of Sulphar
MANUKA HONEY The benefits of Manuka honey for wound care, and internally
METACAM Metacam for dogs is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used primarily to treat arthritis - read some of the side effects HERE
MICROCHIPPING

Guide to Compulsory Microchipping (pdf document)

CHIP IT / CHECK IT

NSAIDS  
The benefits of Oatmeal for your dogs skin/coat HERE
OSTEOCHONDROSIS  
OXYTOCIN Oxytocin is a tremendously useful tool, as long as you follow one simple rule: Is your bitch whelping? THEN DO NOT USE OXYTOCIN........read more HERE
POISONOUS PLANTS FOR DOGS
House and Garden Plants Poisonous to Dogs - read more here
PROGESTERONE LEVELS  
PROOF OF OWNERSHIP  
PIRITON  
PUMPKIN The benefits of pumpkin for dogs HERE
PYODERMA Skin infections
   
RAW FOOD The potential benefits on a raw fed diet
REDIRECT BITING  
RIMADYL

The Killer drug - one viewers experience HERE

Side effects and reported cases - read more here

ROSE HIPS
SHAMPOO Home Made All Natural Dog Shampoo

What vets dont tell you - read more here

Ovary Sparing Spay - doing the least harm - read more here

The Spay and Neuter Debate here

NEUTERING AND SPAYING
Data on the increased risk of joint disease, cancers and Urinary Incontinence

 

 
SKIN CONDITIONS Including hot spots, mange and yeast infections
STICKS Why you should not let dogs have sticks - read more here
STINGS and bites Bee and Wasp Stings and Adder bites
SUMMER HEALTH HAZARDS  
SWIMMERS SYNDROME IN PUPPIES  
TEETH Plaque and tartar
With more information on seasonal canine illness and Lyme disease - read more here
TITRE TESTING More information on Titre testing HERE
TOE AMPUTATION  
TURMERIC Read more about the benefits of Turmeric here
UNDERSTANDING YOUR PUPPY The five critical periods HERE
UNDERSTANDING CANINE BEHAVIOUR Avoid dogs being euthanased due to an unexpected behaviour change
VACCINE ALERT Nobivac Lepto 4 - read more here
VACCINATION GUIDELINES

Vaccination Guidelines

Vaccination Protcol - you tube HERE

Annual Vaccine Review - HERE

Vaccinations, too early, too early, too often and too much HERE

ANTIDOTE TO VACCINES HERE

VETERINARY FACT SHEET WITH ALL COMMON DISEASES AND DOG PROBLEMS
VETERGESIC - CARE
VETERINARY CARE - Independent mobile home vet care DIGNIPETS -  independent veterinary practice consisting of a team of mobile veterinary surgeons and nurses in the Midlands.
WATER

The importance of fresh water and side effects from drinking water with green algae

WORMS

Sources
Veterinary Centers of America
American College of Veterinary Surgeons
UC Davis
Washington State University
American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Petmd.com
vetinfo.com
vetnutrition.edu
vetnutrition.tufts.edu
prime.vetmed.wsu.edu
noahcommpendium.co.uk
Dogs Naturally
Dr Conor Brady

survey

Do not give your pet human medications unless instructed by your vet.
Some human medication can be harmful and even fatal ie: ibuprofen, paracetamol and immodium.
If in doubt, seek professional advice.

 

Recording CEA and prcd-PRA DNA tests
The Kennel Club would wish to clarify the position with regard to the recording of DNA test results for both prcd-PRA and CEA/CH.

Both these DNA tests carry patents in the UK and most other European countries. The patents are owned by Cornell University in the US, and are licensed exclusively to OptiGen worldwide. They also have non-exclusive licensing of the CL test (for Border Collies) in Europe (and exclusive use of this patent in the USA). It is important to note therefore that the KC will only officially record the DNA results for these diseases if they have been tested by OptiGen (or Genetic Technologies in Australia who have a licence to perform the tests).

Part of the patent includes the advertisement and recording of results and therefore whilst this patent is still in force, the Kennel Club will only be publishing the outcome of Optigen tests. The position the KC has taken stems purely from legal ramifications and has no reason to question the quality and reliability of tests offered by other labs. For clarification, only results of prcd-PRA or CEA/CH DNA tests issued by Optigen will be recorded by the KC, and these results will appear on registration certificates, in the BRS and online via Mate Select.

However, we are aware that other laboratories such as Laboklin and Idexx have made arrangements with Optigen so that if any of their clients want either prcd-PRA or CEA/CH results recorded, these labs will send the DNA to Optigen and they will issue a result / certificate back to laboratory.


Conkers Warning............

Conkers from the Horse Chestnut tree can be poisonous to pets but they are not very palatable so animals rarely eat large quantities of them. As well as being poisonous, they may also become stuck in the intestines, causing a blockage.

Animals will often vomit and may also have muscle spasms or tremors. Vomiting is also the main sign associated with a blockage of the gut and you may also notice a reduction in production of faeces.

Read more here.......

Other Poisonous substances

Chocolate: Chocolate contains a compound called theobromine which is part of the xanthine group of compounds, similar to caffeine. Chocolate becomes more toxic the higher the cocoa content, for example the toxic dose of milk chocolate is 9g chocolate per kilo of the dog's weight whereas dark chocolate is nearer 1g chocolate per kilo of dogs weight, meaning they have to eat a smaller amount of dark chocolate before becoming ill.

Antifreeze:  Most antifreeze contains a chemical called ethylene glycol, which is very toxic if ingested. Sadly it seems to be palatable to pets and they will lap it up if within reach so store sealed and out of reach of pets. Cats are affected at a lower dose, around 1.5ml ethylene glycol per kilo of bodyweight, Dogs have to ingest around 5ml per kilo bodyweight to become ill. Most solutions for use in cars are more dilute so more needs to be ingested to cause illness but can still be very dangerous.

Mushrooms: Ingestion of wild mushrooms or toadstools can cause a variety of symptoms but not all types are poisonous. They are particularly prevalent in the autumn and in damp conditions.

Batteries: Many childrens toys contain batteries as well as normal household items such as the remote control. Batteries contain corrosive alkaline fluid that can cause burns to the gums, tongue, skin, oesophagus and stomach lining. Dogs are likely to be worse affected as they will chew the battery first enabling the corrosive fluid to leak out. If you think your pet has chewed or swallowed a battery then call your vet. There are medications that can be given to protect the lining of the stomach and intestines and if the battery becomes stuck then surgery may be needed to remove it.


Panicked, hopeless, and unable to cool down, many dogs left in hot cars die each year. The temperature inside a parked car on a warm day, even with the windows slightly open, can reach 160 degrees or above, causing potential brain damage, heatstroke, and death—all in a matter of minutes. This summer, and on any warm day, leave your dogs safe at home.