MAGDRL's Favorite Links

MAGDRL Area Websites

• PA MAGDRL
• Jewel and the Gems of Rescue
• NC MAGDRL
• NJ MAGDRL
• NY MAGDRL
• Debby's Danes
• Northern Virginia MAGDRL
• Southern Virginia MAGDRL

Bloat Links

• Signs of Bloat
• Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (GDV) – Bloat and Torsion
• Bloat is a Tricky Problem for Dogs
• Bloat Research from Purdue
• Rebuttal to the Purdue Study
• Dog Owners Guide: Bloat
• Bloat (Gastric Dilatation & Volvulus)
• Bloat in Dogs
• Understanding Bloat and Torsion
• Gastric Torsion in Dogs
• Bloat and Torsion: Is Nutrition A Factor?
• Bloat First Aid and Prevention
• Prophylactic Gastropexy and Procedures

Addison's Disease

• Addison's Disease in Great Danes
• Canine Addison's Info

Cancer

• Pet Health: Cancer in Dogs and Cats
• Veterinary Cancer Society
• Osteosarcoma (Bone Cancer)
• Hal's Story: Our Experience with Canine Osteosarcoma
• Animal Cancer FAQ
• What To Expect When You Go To The Vet For Lumps and Bumps

Canine Epilepsy

• The Epi Guardian Angels
• Canine Epilepsy Resource Center
• Epilepsy and Seizures
• Kurvenal's Story - Canine Epilepsy
• Canine Epilepsy Network
• Understanding Canine Epilepsy
• When Epilepsy Strikes: Signs and Treatments for Dogs
• Important Seizure Issues

Heart Diseases

• Cardiomyopathy
• Cardio Research Updates
• Canine Dilated Cardiomyopathy
• Canine Cardiomyopathy
• Clinical Cardiology Concepts
• Heart Disease in Your Pet
• Aortic Stenosis
• Canine Cardiac Failure - How and Why
• The AKC Canine Health Foundation Sponsored Research - Heart Disease
• OFA - Congenital Cardiac Disease

HOD (Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy)

• Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy
• Encyclopedia of Canine Veterinary Medical Information - Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy (HOD)
• Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy or a Blood Infection?
• Risk of Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy in Great Danes Increases With Overfeeding and Supplementation
• Let’s Talk About HOD
• HELP - My Puppy Has HOD!

Megaesophagus

• Congenital Megaesophagus
• Megaesophagus in the Dog
• What is megaesophagus?

Orthopedic Problems

• Arthritis in Dogs
• Degenerative Joint Disease (Osteoarthritis)
• Treatments Available For Chronic Arthritis
• Growing Pains
• Growing Pains: Growth-Associated Bone Disorders in the Dog
• Skeletal, Structure, Bones, Joints & Related Diseases
• Canine Hip and Elbow Dysplasia Resources
• Hip Dysplasia: Diagnosis - Treatment - Prevention
• Operating Room Seminar on Hip Dysplasia
• Triple Pelvic Osteotomy
• A Guide To Recognizing Bone Diseases
• OCD: Osteochondritis Dissecans
• Chronic Degenerative Radiculomyelopathy
• Degenerative Myelopathy
• Natural Ways To Handle Orthopedic Pain
• TPLO Recovery Center

Wobblers Syndrome

• A collection of information about Wobblers Disease
• Wobbler Syndrome
• Wobblers......is there an alternative to surgery?
• Great Danes and Wobblers: A Tale with An Alternative Ending
• Permanent Acupuncture with Gold Bead Implants

Other Health Links

• Emergency Dog Links
• Emergency Clinics
• Eastern Veterinary Blood Bank
• Animal CPR
• Great Dane Health Foundation of America, Inc.
• Encyclopedia of Canine Veterinary Medical Information
• Ginnie's Great Dane and Canine Health Links
• Large & Giant Breed Health Links
• Animal Poison Control Center
• Gold Bead Implant Directory
• Animal Wellness Magazine
• Von Willebrand's Disease (vWD)
• Vaccinosis
• Urinary Incontinence in Dogs
• Congenital Hypothyroidism
• Cherry Eye
• Lupus in Dogs
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, SLE, in Dogs
• Skin and Allergy Problems in Dogs
• Cushing's Disease
• Mending A Tail
• Worms and Your Dog
• How to Give Your Dog Tablets
• Deaf Dog Education Action Fund
• The Pet Fund

Breeding and Genetics

• Achieving Genetic Health for Our Dogs
• The Canine Diversity Project
• Animal Genetics
• The Dog Genome Project
• Heritability
• Making a Difference: Being a Responsible Dog Breeder
• What Makes a Breeder "Responsible"
• Basic Genetics in Great Danes
• Canine Coat Color Genetics Info
• The Great Strip Tease Show, or Understanding Dane Coat Color
• Harlequin Breeding Forbidden in Germany
• The Ins and Outs of Pedigree Analysis, Genetic Diversity, and Genetic Disease Control
• Inbreeding and Linebreeding
• Prioritizing Genetic Defects
• The Canine Inherited Disorders Database

Miscellaneous Great Dane Information and Breed Clubs

• Great Dane Club of America
• Great Dane Club of Central North Carolina
• Great Dane Club of Central Pennsylvania
• Great Dane Club of Pennsylvania
• Great Dane Club of Raritan Valley
• Great Danes Online (DOL)
• Ginnie's Great Dane Pages
• Dog Logic
• Danes-R-Us
• Great Danes: Great Dane Australia
• The Great Dane In History and Art
• Dane World Magazine
• Great Dane Agility Online
• DaneLinks.com
• Multinational Great Dane Links
• Great Danes: What's good about 'em What's bad about 'em
• Great Dane Lovers Association of WA (Western Austrailia)
• The Big Dog Bunch

Choosing A Puppy & Choosing A Dog

• The ABC's of Buying a Purebred Puppy
• Choosing A Dog
• Recognizing an Unethical Breeder
• Comparison Chart of Responsible and Back Yard Breeders
• Looking for a Purebred Puppy?
• Buying A Great Dane Wisely
• Choosing the Right Dog
• Before You Buy (or Adopt): Tips on Choosing a Dog for You
• Adopting an Adult Dog
• Why adult Great Danes make better pets
• Questions about Adopting an "Older" Dog.....
• Do Senior Animals Really Make Good Pets?
• Older Might Be Better
• Finding a Puppy

Bringing Your New Dog Home

• Introducing Your New Dog To Your Resident Dog
• Introducing Pets to a New Dog
• Introducing a Dog to a Dog
• Introducing a New Dog

Canine Behavior & Training

• He Just Wants To Say "Hi!"
• Hard To Train?
• How to Love Your Dog: Nothing in Life is Free
• Who's In Charge Here?
• Aggression Basics
• The Fine Art of Observation
• Basic Training for Dog Owners: "Leave It", "Drop It", "Take It"
• Never Never Say It Say It Twice-Twice
• Talking Dog: Body Language
• Taming Your Big Beast
• Handling On Leash Aggression
• Clicker Training
• The Dog Obedience and Training Page
• Association of Pet Dog Trainers
• The Safe Kids/Safe Dogs Project
• Doggone Safe
• Canine Concepts
• Help for Barking Dogs

Legal & Political Canine Issues

• AKC News: Help for Homeowners (Insurance)
• Michigan State University College of Law: Animal Legal & Historical Web Center
• Anti-Cruelty Statutes
• How Did Your Legislators Vote in the 108th Congress?
• Dog Bite Law
• Dog Purchaser Protection Act - Pennsylvania
• Effective Canine Legislation
• Alliance Against Animal Cruelty

Rescue Information

• Rescue's Adoption Fees Are Too High...
• Dogs Deserve Better
• Fox Valley Great Dane Club and Rescue
• Great Dane Rescue of South Carolina
• Independent Animal Rescue
• Animal Kind
• Broadway Barks
• Petfinder
• 1-800-Save-A-Pet
• pupforum.com
• Harlequin Haven Great Dane and St. Bernard Rescue
• HART - Homeless Animals Rescue Team
• Animal Planet :: Pets911
• Lost and Found Dog Rescue
• Rescue Junction
• Rocky Mountain Great Dane Rescue, Inc.
• Great Dane Dog & Puppy Central
• Hillbilly Pets

General Dog Information

• Lost Dog Search
• Baltimore Dog Magazine

Businesses That Support MAGDRL

• Danesculptor: Louise Peterson
• Gel Dee Lites: Safe Gel Candles
• Thankful Paws
• Gourmet Dog Biscuits
• All Pets Considered
• Layman Wood Carvers
• Country Dog & Friends First-Aid-Kit for Pets
• Canine Caterers - Be sure to mention MAGDRL when making a purchase.
• Just4Pooches.com - "Good Stuff for Good Dogs"
• Training By Tressa
• Tupperware by Chantel - Be sure to mention MAGDRL when making a purchase.
• Mike's Feed Farm
• The Spoiled Pet
• Duke & Molly's Doggie Deli
• Oxyfresh
• Country Club Kennels
• The Big Dog Boutique - Pet Supplies that Breed Jealousy
• The Pet Pantry - NC store - will donate to MAGDRL when you sign up as a new customer
• Universal Export Ltd - Universal Export Ltd is the largest manufacturer of Eurostyle stickers with over 1000 designs including 72 dog breeds. Personalized designs are also available.
• TLC Pet Stuff

Note: These links are provided for general information purposes only. They are not intended to replace your regular veterinarian's advice, diagnosis or treatment. We are not responsible for the opinions or content presented by linked web sites.

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