Autoimmunity- (excessive or self destruction) - when the immune system fails to recognize "self" as friendly and mounts attack on itself. Examples of autoimmune disorders include but are not limited to: Hashimotos Thyroidistis, Pernicious Anemia, Hypothyroidism, Addisons Disease, Diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Renal Failure, Dermatomyositis, Sjogrens Syndrome, Scleroderma, IBD, Graves Disease, Psoriasis......
http://www.canine-epilepsy-guardian-angels.com/ImmuneSystem.htm
Article-The Canine Immune System & Disease Resistance by W. Jean Dodds, DVM
http://edcenter.med.cornell.edu/CUMC_PathNotes/Immunopathology/Immuno_03.html
Article-Autoimmunity & Immune Complex Diseases by Robert C Mellors M.D., PhD Cornell University
http://www.afghans-online.co.uk/autoimmune.htm
Article from Afghans Online UK site -Autoimmune
http://cal.vet.upenn.edu/saortho/chapter_89/89mast.htm
Article-Immune Mediated Arthropathies-Pennsylvania University
http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/toc_60200.htm
The Merek Veterinary Manual- Immunopatholgic Diseases
http://www.gsdhelpline.com/cimda1.htm
Article-Autoimmune Disease from CIMDA-Canine Immune Mediated Awareness UK
http://web2.airmail.net/uthman/lab_test.html
Reference/Humans Lab Test Interpretation-Ed Uthman MD Diplomate, American Board of Pathology
http://www.malamutehealth.org/grant305.htm
Canine Health Foundation Research Project-Autoimmune Diseases also more links
http://www.dvmnews.com/dvm/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=43298
Article-DVM The News Magazine of Veterinary Medicine by Marilyn E Stiff, MA, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM
http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/60208.htm
The Merck Veterinary Manual-Immune Disease-Diseases Involving Immune Complexes
Article-The Rising Storm: What Breeders Need To Know About The Immune System by C.A. Sharp Australian Shepard Health & Genetics Institute
http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/immune.htm
Article-Boosting The Immune System - Shirleys Wellness Cafe
http://www.alt4animals.com/immunity.htm
Article-Enhancing Immune Function by Will Falconer DVM - Alternative 4 Animal Health
http://www.provet.co.uk/health/diseases/sle.htm
Article-Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) by Provet UK
http://www.drplechner.com/art-phn-poor-immunity-pt1.html
Article-Progressive Health News by Alfred J Plechner 2003
http://siriusdog.com/articles/autoimmune-canine.htm
Article- Autoimmune Disease Unknown Author Sirius Dog Site
http://www.irishwolfhounds.org/immune.htm
Article-The Canine Immune System -IrishWolfhound.org site
http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/pet-nutrition-immune-function.htm
Article-The Impact Of Nutrition on Immune Function on Precious Pets.org site
http://www.curbsideclippers.com/bloodwork.html
Article-Blood Tests-What Did You Just Say? by Mimi Davis
http://petplace.netscape.com/articles/artShow.asp?artID=4688
Article-Immune Mediated Polyarthritis by Dr Douglas Brum
http://www.schattauer.de/zs/vcot/2003/1/pdf/03010006.pdf
Article- Polyarthritis following vaccination in four dogs by Glasgow Veterinary School
http://www.britfeld.com/isd.htm
Article-Apparent Immune System Disorder in Weimaraners by Dr's C.C.B. Robinson and J.C. Vaudrey
INTERNET GROUPS
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CanineCushings-AutoimmuneCare/
Yahoo Group Canine Cushings-Autoimmune Care
BOOKS
Friendly Fire: Explaining Autoimmune Disease by David Isenberg/John Morrow
Pets At Risk by Alfred J Plechner DVM
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