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Note: Between the time this web page was made and the numerous times I've updated it, many links have changed. I often can find a broken link using search engines. I've added new links passed on from other readers.
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Also search on lithotripsy, ESWL, extra corporal shock wave lithotripsy, ultrasound, acidosis, alkalinity, nephrolithiasis, uroliths, calcium oxalate, urine pH.
DogsKidney dysfunction related to skin problems and kidney dysfunction to steroids
William O. Belfield, DVMJuvenile Renal Disease in Dogs
Kidney Failure, Cindy Moore
Jody P. Lulich and Carl A. Osborne, St. Paul Minn
"Canine Calcium Oxalate Uroliths"
Current Veterinary Therapy, XII Edition
WB Saunders Co, Philadelphia, 1995
Canine Urolithiasis (Branford Miniature Schnauzers)
Signs of, definition of terms, breed info
Dalmatian Stone-Forming
Urinary Stone-Forming in Dalmatians and Other dogs
Dip Sticking to Monitor Stone-Forming Dalmatians
Familial Kidney Disease (Lhasa Apsos)Juvenile Renal Disease (JRD) in Standard Poodles
Juvenile Renal Disease (JRD) in Standard PoodlesJuvenile and Familial Renal Diseases in Dogs
Cushing's Disease and Chronic Renal Failure
Humans
Color photos of various stonesThe Pomerama, Kidney Stones
Gail StavitzKidney Stones Handbook, Gail R Stavitz
For humans, but Gail was interviewed on the Internet regarding a canine kidney problem. This is a really easy to read book about calcium oxalate stones and Gail's experience with lithotripsy. 1-800-2KIDNEYSCurrent Research
Current Research
Current Research
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Prevention and Treatment of Kidney Stones
National Institutes of Health Conference Statement.
This has more information you ever wanted about kidney stones in humans. Includes info about lithotripsy.Kidney Stones Awareness, Identification and Treatment (Urocit and Polycitrat-K)
Lithotripsy
Potential injury from shock wave lithotripsy in humans
Indiana University Medical College
CALCIUM AND pH
Nephroliathis:
How it Happens and What to do About it
Postgraduate Medicine, vol 160 #6, December 1996
Bhairvi K Trivedi, Md
Micro Essential Laboratory, Inc.Get catalog # MF 1606. The range is 5.0 to 8.0. They make a zillion different ranges so if you needa lower pH range, they have it. There is a minimum of 3 packages in an order. Each package has a plastic box that contains a dispenser with color code and two rolls of foil wrapped litmuspaper. They accepted my personal check for $25. I sent a letter order and received the paper within a week.
4224 Avenue H
Brooklyn NY 11210
For another source for pH paper:
http://www.top.net/harouffd/
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Fabric
Softener Allergens
Skin problems related
to kidney dysfunction, Dr. William O. Belfield
Prednisone. International MS Support Foundation
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Feed
Check Sample Program, purposes and explanation of what it does (checks
pet food)
Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO)
Regulations Nutrient Data Lab Food Composition Data
FDA and the Veterinarian
FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine, describes what the FDA does regarding
pet food
Food Not
Fit for a Pet
Endell O Benfield
Pet Food Advisory, Susan Gayle Wynn
Pet Foods' Insidious Consequences. Massey University, New Zealand
Adverse
Reactions to Foods and Food Additives, Lowell Ackerman, DVM
He also recommends books on skin problems and dog care
AAFCO Definitions
of Dog Food Ingredients
Does not include artificial ingredients
BHT and BHA are known to cause liver and kidney dysfunction, Wm O Belfield
Low Oxalate DietBook,
Univeristy of California, UCSD Medical Center.
UCSD Bookstore, 9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla CA 92093-0008
Price is $10 including shipping.
What's in that
Dog Food?
Greg Mareski
Interpreting
Pet Food Labels
Interpreting
Pet Food Labels - Special Use Foods
Canine Nutrition
Building Blocks
of Canine Fitness
If the Nutritional
Needs of Dogs Vary Among the Different Breeds - How Can One
Food Claim to be "Complete and Balanced" - For All Dogs?
"The Animal Advocate"
http://www.eriecoast.com/~nf/complete_balanced.html
Premium (Natural) Pet
Foods
List of premium pet food manufacturers
Shelton Turkeys: "Our turkeys don't do drugs."
Recipes Based on Your Dog's Individual Needs, "The Animal Advocate"
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The
Gift of Tears
Harvard Health Letter
Dry
Eye Syndrome
Kerline Marcelin, MD
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Maple Springs Dog Books - Health and Nutrition
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AltVetMed. Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine
Practitioners listed by state and specialty, periodicals, associations.NetVet Veterinary Resources
The most comprehensive list of resources I've found about pets.
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PetSage
New wisdom in Natural Pet Care
1-800-PET-HLTH
The Spring '97 flyer/newsletter included articles on acupressure, herbs for animals, digestive enzymes, book reviews, first aid, skin care guidelines, product informationR.C. Steele
Wholesale Pet and Animal Care Supplies
1-800-872-3773
Natural Pet Care
1-800-962-8266
These people were wonderful to deal with.Foster Smith
Owned and operated by practicing veterinarians
1-800-826-7206Dog & Cat Book Catalog
Direct Book Service
1-800-776-2665All The Best
Natural Pet Care Catalog
1-800-776-525-5285Morrill's New Directions
Natural Pet Care
1-800-368-5057Shampoo Chez
Good Earth Petalog
All kinds of natural products and books.
1-800-727-PETSBarth's
Naturally since 1950
1-800-645-2328
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