One goal of this web site is to teach owners and prospective owners about our
beautiful Doberman breed. I'll add more articles as time permits.
I am not a doctor or veterinarian but I have extensive medical
knowledge because of my training as a nurse. These articles are not
meant to be taken as a diagnosis or a substitute for good
veterinarian care, but are merely tips to help you understand
these diseases/disorders better in order to help keep your pet healthy and for it to have a healthy life
style.
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| Miscellaneous |
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| The
Weathered Barn |
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| Skunked |
tried & true recipes for
bathing a dog that had an argument with a skunk |
| T'was The Night
Before Christmas |
every potential animal owner needs
to read this. |
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| Before you buy |
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| A Puppy's
Prayer |
author unknown but a MUST READ nonetheless |
| Bench Fronts |
a bench front is
explained |
| Biting Pets |
An estimated 4.7 million people are
bitten by dogs each year |
| Buying A
Doberman? |
A word of caution from DA&RE, home of
Doberman Assistance, Rescue & Education |
| Classified advertising |
Or, how not to find a reputable breeder! |
| Cost Of
Raising A Litter |
the pricing of puppies is
discussed |
| Critical Behavior
Periods |
written by Carol Kufner, Winwood German Shepherds |
| Doberman Breed
Information |
information about our
breed |
| Dog Bites |
by Pat Miller |
| New! Doberman Costs |
A form designed to assist the breeder in determining what the approximate costs are for breeding a litter. |
| Early Spaying or Neutering |
What the Vets don't tell pet owners |
| FAQ's |
Frequently asked questions. |
| Finding a reputable breeder |
How to find one. |
| Growling |
when is a growl NOT a grumble... |
| How To Interpret Body Language |
interpreting your dog's body language |
| Importation of Dogs Into Canada |
taken
from Canada Customs website |
| Puppyhood & Beyond |
Author Unknown |
| Selecting a reputable breeder |
Questions to ask, questions you'll get. |
| Spaying/Castration |
Pros, Cons, Myths in
Dobermans |
| The Concert |
Don't Quit ... Keep
Playing |
| Understanding &
Learning Balance |
Let's practice judging... |
| What is a reputable breeder? |
How to recognize a good breeder. |
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| Conformation/Breeding |
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| Autosomal Dominant Genes |
A description in layman's
terms |
| Breed
Information |
A description of
potential health problems in the breed |
| Canine PMS |
correctly called menstrual syndrome without
the 'pre' |
| Defining Correct Doberman Temperament |
Correct temperament
determines how the Dobe will be able to function |
| Canadian
Point System |
at Dog Shows
In Canada |
| Dwarfism |
a condition of abnormally
small stature |
| Early
Neurological Stimulation |
also see http://www.breedered.com/battneurostimulation.htm |
| Fading Puppy
Syndrome |
including Dr Jean Dodds' latest discovery |
| Genetic Diversity |
The ins and outs of
Pedigree Analysis |
| Puppy
Saver Formula |
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| Questions For The
Reputable Breeder |
Many people think that breeding dogs is easy, but its
not |
| RX
For Whelping & C-Sections |
What to do when you encounter breeding
problems |
| Red Versus Black |
written by Judy Doniere |
| Ring
Etiquette |
written by judge Judy Doniere, Toledobes |
| The Rule Of
Fives |
excerpted
from Judges' Seminar
Handbook |
| The Tale Of
Tails & Ears |
written by Avi Marshak |
| What
Should Judges Expect From Exhibitors |
written by Dan
Crutchfield, Judge/Breeder/Exhibitor |
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| Health issues |
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| Beware |
of things that can
harm your pet |
| Blood Chemistry Panel Information |
(also referred to as biochemical profile) |
| Bread
Toxicosis In Dogs |
a must read |
| CHD |
Canine Hip Dysplasia |
| Cancer Risks In Dogs |
All about cancer risks in dogs. |
| Canine Brucellosis |
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| Canine Heart
Health |
Canine Heart
Health Formula |
| Canine Herpes
Infection |
Solving the Mystery of The Disappearing Litter |
| Canine Incontinence |
a natural
treatment |
| Canine Urothiliais |
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| Cardio
Q & A |
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| CDA
(Color Dilution Alopecia) |
written
in Layman's terms |
| WARNING !!!! Christmas
Plants |
the hidden dangers of Christmas
Plants |
| Cicadas |
Flying Junk Food For Your Dog |
| Choline |
A vital link in the nervous
system |
| Chronic
Active Hepatitis & Hills Home Cooked Diet |
Article in part reprinted from
Fall 1996 Doberman Quarterly, author: Darlene Young, all rights
reserved. |
| CoEnzyme Q10 |
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| Colloidal Silver |
a
very powerful, natural antibiotic and preventative |
| Congestive Heart Failure |
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| Corticosteroids - Sleazy Drugs |
One of the most abused class of drugs today |
| DCM |
From my
perspecitve |
| Cropped vs Uncropped |
Cropping of ears was done for functional reasons |
| DCM
in Dobermans |
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| DCM
Testing |
written by Elaine Greenwood |
| Dangers of Antibiotics |
Some problems linked to use
of antibiotics |
| Dangers of Rat Lung
Worm |
Eating an infected slug, or even eating vegetation with a slug trail on
it, can cause infection |
| Dental Care |
The importance of keeping your
dog's teeth clean |
| Dioxins |
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| Drugs To Avoid |
If Your Doberman Is vWD Affected |
| Dry
Eye |
Formally
known as "Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca" or "KCS" |
| Emergency
Preparedness |
in case of disaster |
| Exocrine Pancreatic
Insufficiency |
What does
the Pancreas Normally Do? |
| Eye diseases |
Genetic eye diseases are uncommon in Dobes |
| Fibrocartilaginous Embolism |
also
called FCE |
| Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (GDV) |
Bloat &
Torsion |
| Hazards Of Beet Pulp |
What beet pulp
is used for in our dogs' kibble |
| Heart Problems |
Diseases in our dogs |
| Hemangiosarcoma |
a
malignant tumor of blood vessel cells. |
| Hip dysplasia |
A painful, debilitating genetic disease. |
| Hot Weather and Your Dog |
Keeping Your Dog Cool in Hot Weather |
| Hydrogen
Peroxide |
the many
benefits of |
| Hydrotherapy |
How To Perform Hydrotherapy
Yourself |
| Kidney Stones |
or Cystinuria |
| Killing Them With Kindness |
Are you killing your pet with kindness? |
| L-Carnitine
and Taurine |
Treatment
of canine heart disease |
| Liver – Anatomy and Function |
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| MSG |
If MSG isn't harmful, why is it being hidden? |
| Metronidazole and Neutropenia |
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| Minerals |
With a special emphasis on
Calcium and Phosphorus Balance |
| Natural Remedies to Healing Canine Hearts |
Courtesy of Canine
Heart Health |
| New Vaccine Protocol |
by Dr Jean Dodds |
| Onions |
the dangers of onions |
| Panosteitus
(Pano) |
a natural
treatment for it |
| Program for Heart Failure |
Courtesy of Canine
Heart Health |
| Rabies Challenge Find |
The Rabies Challenge Fund Charitable Trust now has its own website |
| Real Dangers To Our Dogs |
all about
toxic poisons for our dogs |
| Recommended Food
and Vitamins |
a current listing of quality food
and additives |
| Recommended Veterinarians |
As I get the names of more
Vets that I would recommend, I will have them added. |
| Sulfa Drugs and Dobermans |
do the two mix??? |
| WARNING !!!! The
REAL PETA & HSUS |
do you
know the real story behind both? |
| Things
Dogs Can't Eat |
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| Thyroid function |
What is it and why it's important. |
| Understanding & Reading Laboratory Tests |
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| Using Accupressure |
to
alleviate bloat BEFORE torsion happens |
| Vaccinations |
when and
what to give |
| Vitamin C &
its role in Stress Management |
By Melvyn John BHS. IT., VYDEX ANIMAL
HEALTH LTD. |
| Vitamin
K |
the blood clotting Vitamin |
| Vitamins & More |
All about vitamins and more |
| Von Willebrand's Disease |
A common genetic blood-clotting disorder. |
| When A Growl Is Not
a Grumble |
Interpreting Your Doberman's
Vocal Tendencies |
| Xylitol Poisoning or Toxicosis |
What is Xylitol ? |
| Zinc Induced
Hemolytic Anemia |
Zinc
toxicity |
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| Training |
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| Accredited
Dog Obedience Trainers in B.C. |
Trainers Extraordinaire located in
areas of LMD and the island in B.C. |
| Animal Behavioral Consultant |
Corey McLennan in Washington,
USA |
| Clicker Training For Beginners |
by T.D.Yandt |
| E Collars |
by
Bonnie Wittrock |
| Flying Dog Press |
Suzanne Clothier - promoting healthy relationships and humane training -- through a holistic approach. |
| Housebreaking |
or
training your puppy |
| Maintaining Alpha Status |
with your
dog |
| Obedience trainers |
Recommended trainers. |
| Positive Reinforcement Obedience |
Lois Southern - Coquitlam,
B.C. (604) 944-1150 |
| Teething &
Training |
How does
it affect your puppy & it's ability to learn |
| The Solid
Recall |
The most
important thing you can teach your dog |
| The Third Way |
Chris Bach - the next generation in reinforcement training. |
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