Resources
Books
The AKC’s World of the Pure-bred Dog. New York: Howell Book House, 1983.
The New Complete Dog Book (American Kennel Club). 21st edition. Irvine, CA: I-5 Press, 2014
Kaminski, Patricia and Richard Katz. Flower Essence Repertory. Nevada City, CA: The Flower Essence Society, Earth-Spirit, Inc., 1994.
McConnell, Patricia B. For The Love of a Dog. New York: Ballantine Books, 2007.
Mery, Fernand. The Life History and Magic of the Dog. New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1968.
The National Geographic Book of Dogs. Washington, DC: National Geographic Society, 1958.
Scanlan, Nancy. Complementary Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses. Ames, Iowa; Blackwell Publishing, Ltd., 2011.
Scott, John Paul and John L. Fuller. Genetics and the Social Behavior of Dogs. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 1963.
Scientific Journals/Papers
Boudrieau, Randy DVM. “Managing Cruciate Disease: Where Are We Now?” Paper presented at the World Veterinary Organization Conference, Bologna, Italy, 2010.
The Center for Food Security and Public Health. “Canine Influenza.” Paper presented at Iowa State University, 2007.
Crawford, C., et al. “Influenza Virus Infection in Racing Greyhounds.” Paper presented at the North American Veterinary Conference, 2006.
Demers, Joseph DVM, CVA, CVH, HMC. “An Introduction to Homeopathy.” International Veterinary Information Service, 2007.
Lauten, Susan, PhD. “Nutritional Risks to Large-Breed Dogs: From Weaning to the Geriatric Years.” Veterinary Clinics Small Animal Practice (2006): 1345–1359.
Mueller, Ralf. “Sarcoptes, Demodex, and Otodectes: Treatment Options.” Paper presented at the North American Veterinary Council, 2007.
. “Update on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Fleas and Mites.” Paper presented at the World Small Animal Veterinary Association, Sydney, Australia, 2007.
Nash, Holly, BVSc. “Acupuncture in Small Animal Practice.” (2011): 26, 204–206.
Ness, R.D. “Integrative Therapies.” Clinical Avian Medicine. International Veterinary Information Service, 2007.
Schwartz, S. “Use of Herbal Remedies to Control Pet Behavior.” International Veterinary Information Service, 2000.
Websites
American Heartworm Society: www.heartwormsociety.org/veterinary-resources
Baker Institute for Animal Health, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine: www.bakerinstitute.vet.cornell.edu
Companion Animal Parasite Control: www.capcvet.org
Centers for Disease Control, Canine Flu: www.cdc.gov/flu/canine
Hemopet Canine Blood Bank: www.hemopet.org
The Merck Veterinary Manual: www.merckmanuals.com/vet
Pranic Healing: www.pranichealing.com
The Reiki Center: www.reiki.org
Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine: www.vetmed.wsu.edu
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Tracy Libby
Tracy Libby is an award-winning writer and photographer whose work has won multiple awards from the Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) and the Alliance of Purebred Dog Writers (APDW). She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from the University of Oregon and has been writing about pet care for over two decades. Her articles have appeared in most mainstream magazines including Dog Fancy, Modern Dog, Dog World, Puppies USA, Dogs USA, and the AKC Gazette, as well as online for Embrace Pet Insurance.
She lives in Oregon with her husband, five cats, and five Australian Shepherds. She has been involved in the sport of dogs for nearly three decades, exhibiting her Aussies in agility, conformation, and obedience.