SALUKI HEALTH

SCOA Health and Genetics Committee:

Karen Arends, Chair
Dr. Casey Gonda, DVM
Dr. Cathy Chapman, Pharm.D.
Joanne Klova
Kathy Morton

SALUKI HEALTH INFORMATION

While your veterinarian is generally the best source of health information about individual dogs, the Saluki Club of America would like to offer some supplemental material on the general health of, and some specific issues that affect the saluki breed. Like most dogs, salukis can live a long and healthy life if they are free from serious genetic disorders and if given proper care, food, exercise and routine veterinary attention.

The saluki remains a relatively hardy breed. Still, we encourage all present and potential saluki owners to research the breed's health issues, and to share information through the Saluki Health Survey seen elsewhere on this website. Please join us in preserving our breed’s history of good health.

The Saluki Club of America has assembled a list of links that have been helpful to our members in the past. It is by no means definitive or all-encompassing. Online resources are a good place to start educating yourself, but it is never a substitute for good veterinary care. Please consult your veterinarian for direct information about health issues relevant to your individual saluki, and ask for a second opinion if you are still uncertain or unclear.

Progress Report on Canine Health Foundation Donations August 1, 2008

Saluki Organizations

AKC Canine Health Foundation Studies

2007 Canine Health Foundation Annual Meeting - report on topics attended by SCOA Representative, Caroline Coile, Ph.D.

Responsible Breeding Management of Genetic Disease
Vaccination Talk
Is Canine Degenerative Cruciate Rupture a Consequence of Rheumatic Disease?
Dispelling Myths of Canine Cancer and its Treatment
Benefits and Detriments of Gonadectomy

Articles and Links of Interest to Saluki Owners

Anesthesia and Salukis
Breeding
Cancers & Tumors
General Health
Hearts
Overall Health
Poisons & Toxins
Research
Thyroids
Veterinarians

Additional Health Related Reading Materials

Acknowledgements

ACVIM Board Certified Cardiologists

Anesthesia and Your Saluki

Breed Health Surveys That Work

Glossary of Heart Terms

Hemangiosarcoma

Selecting a Veterinarian for Your Saluki

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

We would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr Casey Gonda, DVM for the generous use of her writings used on our website. Dr. Gonda has specifically written articles for this website to assist the sighthound community.

But most of all we would like to thank Dr. MaryDee Sist, DVM for her tireless work in supporting and researching saluki health issues throughout the years.

Thank you Doctors for all you have given to us

Sincerely,

The Saluki Club of America Health and Genetics Committee

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