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| Transmission of Avian Influenza Virus (H3N2) to Dogs
Apr. 18, 2008 -- CDC.gov reports in a study, virologic, serologic, pathologic, and phylogenetic analyses showed crossspecies infection of an entire avian influenza A virus (H3N2) to another mammalian species, dogs. |
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 | Before You Get a Dog
Dog Infomat.
Article describing the many issues to be considered before getting a dog. |
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| Care and Health |
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| Pain in Dogs
Colorado State University. International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management.
This site provides a list of signs, causes and treatment of pain in dogs. There is a video that explains how animals experience pain. |
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| Dog CPR
Feldman's EMS and Veterinary Medicine Services.
Illustrated brochure of correct procedures to administer dog CPR by an Emergency Medical Service provider or pet owner. |
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| The Sale of Pets at Retail Pet Stores
Michigan State University. College of Law. Animal Legal & Historical Center.
Provides an overview of retail pet store laws and table of state laws with pet store/pet purchaser protection acts (puppy lemon laws). |
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| Doghouse
Dogpatch.
Contains information on many aspects of dog ownership including training, breed information, dog products, rescue, dog camps, health, safety, etc. |
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| Behavior |
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| Dog Behavior Tip Sheets
Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).
This site has information that can help you address dog behavioural problems. Resources are provided to empower pet caregivers to solve the problems that threaten their relationships with their companion animals. |
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| Dog-Friendly Dog Trainers
Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT).
Encourages the use of positive reinforcement in dog training and minimizing the use of aversive techniques. |
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| Dog Star Daily
A free website for dog owners: a daily magazine with news, blogs and articles about dog behavior; and a comprehensive digital textbook on dog training. |
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| Dog Bites |
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| Dog Bite Law
dogbitelaw.com.
Extensive resource for dog bite victims, dog owners, parents etc. on the legal rights of victims, protection of children, frequently asked questions, and other aspects of dog bite law and related issues. |
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| Injuries Associated with Dog Bites and Dog Attacks
Public Health Agency of Canada. Canadian Hospitals Injury Reporting and Prevention Program.
Statistical report of injuries associated with dog bites and dog attacks in 1996 including data on place, season, time of day, relationship to animal, nature of injury, treatment, age and sex of victims, etc. |
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Last Modified: Dec 1, 2008 |
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