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Organizations
The
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA)
You can check the Hip and
elbow ratings of any dog listed with the OFA. It also has genetic databases
for hip and elbow dysplasia, Autoimmune Thyroiditis, Congenital Cardiac Disease,
and Patella Luxation. This is a beautifully done site with tons of info. Check
out the DNA section for the latest on canine diseases that can be diagnosed
by DNA testing.
The
American Kennel Club (AKC)
The premier registry for purebred dogs in the U.S. Information on responsible
breeding, ownership, registration, care and training, schedules of dog shows
and other AKC sponsored events, etc.
The
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
Read about CERF testing
and its significance. You can also verify online the certification of any dog
registered with the foundation.
The
American Sighthound Field Association (ASFA)
Have I mentioned how much
fun lure coursing with your Ridgie can be? This is a good place to start, with
info, rules, and event dates. They also have a listing of top lure coursing
dogs by breed.
Medical and Health
Gulf
Coast Veterinary Specialists: Information on Cancer
I know nothing about these particular vets, but within their website is some
good general information. Go to the page with the unfortunate name of "tumor
tidbits." (Hungry, anyone?) It is well laid out, easy to read, and covers
a wide range of tumor types. Clinical signs, prognoses and treatment regimens
are listed for each type. I had no idea dogs could get so many different types
of cancer.
Pennsylvania
Hip Improvement Program (PennHIP)
A new method of
evaluating hip integrity, it claims to be accurate in puppies as young as 16
weeks. The main weakness of the program right now is lack of a large statistical
base for evaluation. As more and more dogs are evaluated using the PennHIP system,
its predictions will become more accurate.
Canine
and Feline Cancer Links
Maintained by a man whose beloved dog died of cancer, this page has over 200
links, including traditional and alternative treatments. Much on diet for specific
cancers. Well organized and highly recommended for anyone who is concerned about
cancer in their pets.
ASPCA
Animal Poison Control Center
Rhubarb can cause kidney damage; American Bittersweet can cause convulsions;
Oleander can cause cardiovascular abnormalities and death. And those are just
a few of the ones in your garden. A very important site to bookmark.
World
Wide Web Virtual Library: Veterinary Medicine
Billed as a "selective
collection of veterinary medical Internet resources." It is hard to see
what wasn't selected. This is an informative site, especially if you
have lots of time and like speaking Latin with your vet.
Ridgeback Specific
Rhodesian
Ridgeback Rescue
In a perfect world,
every Ridgeback puppy goes to a forever home with loving humans. But not here,
not now. There are many Ridgebacks and almost-Ridgebacks out there waiting for
good homes. Ridgeback Rescue is an active, dedicated group who know their dogs.
If you can't adopt right now, at least support the cause with a trip to their
online store.
POST
(Pedigree Online Search Tool)
A Rhodesian Ridgeback search
tool with interactive pedigrees of many, if not most, of the registered Ridgebacks
in the US. The newest dogs don't tend to be listed because a medical emergency
disrupted the work of the incredible volunteer creator. This site is absolutely
worth checking out if you haven't seen it already.
The
RR-Folk Mailing List
An email list for
owners, future owners, former owners, and other fanciers of Rhodesian Ridgebacks,
with over 1,000 subscribers. It's all here: the stories, the gossip, the advice,
the complaints, the compliments, the brags -- if it's happening out there, someone
here is bound to let everybody know. This site tells you how to sign on.
Dog Catalogs
No one company has everything at the best price. Keep three or four catalogs around and compare when shopping for anything important. Companies that are pricey for one item can be almost half price for others. Go figure.
Pet
Edge
My personal favorite
pet catalog, formerly New England Serum Company. Although they have a large
online selection, the best way to buy is from the catalog itself. Best Buys
in the catalog usually have more items than the same group in the online catalog.
And their Best Buy prices are very good bargains. Check
out the sale prices on their flavored pressed rawhide bones.
KV
Vet Supply
A very comprehensive
site with free shipping on most items (larger sizes and weights pay shipping.)
Shop carefully. Some things are great bargains; others are almost list. A good
place to shop if you just want one or two small items and don't want to be hit
with a "minimum" shipping cost.
Drs
Foster and Smith
A good selection,
especially of vaccines and supplements. Not the cheapest around, but still competitive.
JB
Wholesale Pets
Although I don't
use them much, I have found very good buys here when I was comparison shopping.
Cherrybrook
A large catalog
inventory with lots of show stuff. They have a booth at most large dog shows,
at least on the east coast. The online catalog is fairly new and full of bugs.
Miscellaneous Dog Sites
Dog
Fanciers' Acronym List
Have you ever wondered
what HIC meant? How about U-ACHX or VS or FDCh or ILP or ACVO? It's all here.
Just the facts, ma'am.
Complete
List of Dog-Related Email Lists
A very comprehensive list from Cindy Tittle Moore. If you ever feel lonely
and just can't get enough email by subscribing to RR-Folk, just peruse this
list.
Rec.pets.dogs
FAQ homepage
An almost overwhelming compilation of FAQs and links covering everything
you ever wanted to know about dogs and a lot you never wanted to know until
you read these pages.
Recommended Non-Dog Sites