heading.jpg (36455 bytes)

BUTSTORY.jpg (2686 bytes)BUTHEALTH.jpg (2628 bytes)BUTVACCI.jpg (2622 bytes)BUTSILENCE.jpg (2258 bytes)

AUTOHEADER.gif (1246 bytes)

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......

LINKS

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

   

http://www.ashgi.org/articles/immune_rising_storm.htm

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

 

AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE-UPCLOSE AND PERSONAL

See Aura's Story

See Ziggy's Story

See Sleet's Story

 

 

 

 

 

disclaimer.jpg (9358 bytes)

Copyright-2005 Show Dog Designs