Health & General Care Links
Below is a collection of other sites with data & information on health issues and general care.
- Australian Veterinary Association
AVA site; see Community Pages for hip & elbow dysplasia analysis - Welsh Springer Spaniel Joint Health Group UK
Health page of UK WSSC site - The Art of Reading Hip X-Rays
Explains all about hip scoring and what to look for as a breeder. - Probability, Hardy-Weinberg, and Epilepsy
Although this article is based on WSS it is relevant to all breeders, and a reality check for those who assume their stock is epilepsy clear. - Leerburg/bottle feeding, hand rearing puppies
Tips on hand rearing small and orphan puppies, with a recipe for a high calorie formula, all ingredients available from the supermarket, tested with excellent results. - Chinaroad
A great site with articles on health, breeding, diseases & infections, showing etc. - When Good Dogs Get Bad Genes
Article on hereditary disease and DNA testing for carriers