RECOMMENDED READING

Vaccination Information

"Annual Dog Vaccines May Not Be Necessary," Dr. Ronald D. Schultz, University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Veterinary Medicine, University Communications, News Releases, posted March 14, 2003, Wisconsin Week, March 26, 2003.

"Veterinarians Urged to Shift Away from Annual, Grouped Vaccinations - Adverse Effects Cited," Dr. Ronald D. Schultz, University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Veterinary Medicine, Vetmed News, posted March 13, 2001.

"Annual Pet Vaccinations May Be Unnecessary, Fatal," Minnesota Issue Watch, October 2002.

"Annual 2006 AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) Canine Vaccine Guidelines".

Early Spay-Neuter

"Early Spay-Neuter Considerations for the Canine Athlete, One Veterinarian's Opinion," Chris Zink, D.V.M., Ph.D., 2005.

"Long-Term Health Risks and Benefits Associated with Spay/Neuter in Dogs," J. Sanborn, M.S., May 14, 2007.

Dog Food

With a plethora of choices in dog food, how does one know which dog food to feed?  The answer is simple.  You should feed a species-appropriate food.  Believe it or not, a  species-appropriate food for a dog is a raw diet.  How can we say that with such confidence?  Click here for the answer and an overview of the prey-model raw diet.

Books

Sheltie Talk, Revised edition, by Betty Jo McKinney & Barbara Rieseberg.  Order form.

Building Blocks for Performance, Bobby Anderson with Tracy Libby.  Order form.

The Illustrated Guide to Sheltie Grooming, Barb Ross.  Order form.

The Sheltie Guide, A Comprehensive Study of the Shetland Sheepdog, Jean Daniel Simmonds.

Magazines

Sheltie International, P.O. Box 6369, Los Osos, CA 93412; (805) 528-2007.

Sheltie Pacesetter, 9428 Blue Mound Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46804; (260) 434-1566.  Order form.

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