The Flat-Coated Retriever Health Manual
The Future Generation: Unraveling the Secrets of Genetic Health
To obtain a print copy of the health manual:
The Board had generously agreed to subsidize funds for the 1st copy of the Sharon Myers Manual for the general membership. The 1st copy of the Manual is $3.00. Please send $3.00 with a large, 8 X 11 self-addressed envelope. Subsequent copies are $6.00 PER COPY. The Manual will be sent in ‘soft form’ – it is recommended members purchase a binder with section dividers, as future Committee articles of interest included in the Newsletter can be added to the binder. The binder is not included in the purchase price of the Manual to reduce mailing costs. For a copy of the Sharon Myers Manual, please contact: Kim Holmes | 5737 Dennison Road | Toledo, OH 43615-1929 | 419.531.8006
Table of Contents
Preface
Disclaimer
Acknowledgements
Introduction
SECTION I: ARTICLES OF GENERAL INTEREST
Tribute to Sharon Myers
A Basic Understanding of the Gene
Genetics with an “m”
Prioritizing Genetic Defects
To Test or Not to Test
Why Have “Open” Registries?
The Dog with Cancer: What Can I Do?
Current Status of Research Projects
Genetics Terms Glossary
Diagnostic Tests
SECTION 2: SELECTED TOPICS ON CLINICAL PATHOLOGY
Adenocarcinoma
Behavioral Problems
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Ear Infections (Otitis)
Epilepsy
Fibrosarcoma
Gastric Dilation-Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat
Hemangiosarcoma
Hypothyrodism
Lymphoma
Malignant Histiocytosis
Mast Cell Tumors
Melanoma
Nonmalignant Tumors of the Skin and Soft Tissues
Osteochondrosis
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Luxation