The Canine Epilepsy Network is interested in samples from affected Borzoi and their family. This is a great chance to participate in research that will benefit our breed. See their website for more details!

 

Other Health Issues

Deafness

Deafness in Dogs and Cats - a university (LSU) website summarizing the research of Dr. George Strain in the area of deafness in small animals.

Epilepsy

Canine Epilepsy Network - resource for all those concerned with canine epilepsy; are accepting samples from affected Borzoi and their relatives for research

Diagnostic Work-Up for Dogs With Seizures

An Overview of Epilepsy

Kidney

Kidney Diseases in Dogs

Juvenile Renal Disease

Canine and Feline Nephrology and Urology Page

Nutrition

ConsumerLab - information on what is actually in herbal remedies, vitamins and other natural products that are not regulated by law.

National Institute of Health Office of Dietary Supplements

Parasites

American Heartworm Society - "the American Heartworm Society aims to: further scientific progress in the study of heartworm disease; inform the membership of new developments; encourage and help promote effective procedures for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of heartworm disease"

Parvovirus

Canine Parvovirus Infection - article by Dr. Elizabeth Coney which originally appeared in Whippet Watch magazine; reprinted here with permission

Poisoning

Emergency Poison Control

Senior Dogs

Seniordog.com

Sportsmedicine

Canine Sports Medicine - website provided by Dr. Robert Gillette, DVM MSE

Vaccinations

Effects Of Vaccination On The Endocrine And Immune Systems of Dogs - study being done at Purdue University