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This informative study of certain GSD health and genetic issues is also published in the GSD Review.
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A DNA test is now available for use by vets, breeders and pet owners through the OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals - offa.org)
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Information on canine hemangiosarcoma from the University of Minnesota veterinary school.
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Improving Outcomes for Dogs with Hemangiosarcoma (Tufts University)
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AKC Canine Health Foundation Hemangiosarcoma Research Initiative
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American German Shepherd Dog Charitable Foundation Hemangiosarcoma Match
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Join us in this 30 minute session and learn about canine cancer from a pet cancer specialist including:
* What cancer is
* Why they get it
* How we treat it and what to expect
* What is new and exciting in cancer treatment
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First Aid Tips that can buy your dog precious time.
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Very precise information and a compilation of the health issues, both pro and con, of spay/neuter in dogs, particularly in young animals.
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Thorough coverage of spay/neuter procedures and post-operative care.
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Information on Clinical Trials at the University of Minnesota
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Check the current requirements (by state) for vaccinating your puppy/dog for rabies. ..
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More than 500 hereditary disorders have been described that affect dogs, necessitating an increased understanding of the canine genome to improve the health of dogs. Now that we have mapped the complete dog genome, genes involved in both disease and desired traits can be identified much more quickly.
This article provides a brief introduction to the canine genome and how scientists use it to study canine hereditary diseases.
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GSDCA Health and Genetics Committee Page
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The American German Shepherd Dog Charitable Foundation helps fund research studies aimed at reducing the incidence of medical conditions in the German Shepherd Dog and improving the effectiveness of treatment of many types of medical conditions.
The American German Shepherd Dog Charitable Foundation researches and funds medical studies that look for the cause of, prevention of, and treatment of the German Shepherd Dog’s most debilitating issues.
