The Italian Greyhound' Devoted to IGs Worldwide
Editors and Publishers: Joan M. Cooper & William J. Cooper
Available from Italian
Greyhound Productions
The Italian Greyhound' 21st Century
by: Lilian S Barber (Noted I.G. Breeder, author and AKC judge)
Hardcover ed.; contains over 250 photos
Out of Print, try Amazon
The New Complete Italian Greyhound
by: Lilian S Barber (Noted I.G. Breeder, author and AKC judge)
Hardcover, tons of photos of very nice examples of the breed
Out of Print, try Amazon
Italian Greyhounds Today
by: Annette Oliver (British Author)
Ringpress Books Ltd.
ISBN 0-948955-92-9
Available at Amazon
IG Nuts & Bolts Book
Patricia Kelly
Available from IG Times
Baraka Book -
An English/Italian Sighthound Review
AKC - Canine Health Foundation
CERF - Canine Eye Registry Foundation
OFA - Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
CHIC - Canine
Health Information Center - The Canine Health
Information Center is a resource for breeders and others interested
in the health of purebred dogs. Participating breed clubs (including
IGCA) determine what is considered a minimum standard for health
testing for
their breed. Any dog that undergoes all the required testing will be listed
in the database, regardless of the test results.
IGCA Health Projects: Research & Contacts -
A summary of contact information for the various research projects
IGCA is currently supporting Fundraising - History of
IGs in the USA CD and IG Pedigree Service Purina
Health Donation - Information on how you can help raise money for
Canine Health Donate -
to the IGCA Health Fund! IGCA Recommendations IGCA's
Code of Ethics and Recommended Breeding Practice Health Testing for IGs -
Presentation from the 2003 IGCA National Specialty
Articles: Brushing your IGs Teeth -
and why you should do so every day Color Dilution Alopecia (baldness) Color
Dilute Alopecia - A common cause
of hair loss in Italian greyhounds Deafness in Dogs Demodectic
Mange - Common problem in young Italian greyhounds Epilepsy Study -
IGCA is involved in a study to identify the genes causing epilepsy
and create a DNA test. If you have an epileptic dog, you may
be able to help Flea Control -
Information about some products for flea and tick control Gum
Disease -
Periodontal or gum disease is very common in Italian greyhounds Health
Survey -
Conducted by IGCA 1993 Legg-Perthe's
Disease -
Legg-Perthe's affects the hip joint and affects dogs
6-12 months old Patellas -
Information about luxated patellas & OFA certification
for dogs with normal patellas Nail Grooming -
for good health and safety PRA -
Genetically transmitted eye disease which is appearing with
increasing frequency
in Italian Greyhounds. Some exciting
research is currently being done
in this area. PRA Video - Dr. Acland's informative
talk on PRA given at Ravenna, Ohio on August 23, 1997. Seizures & Causes - What are seizures and why do dogs have them? Thyroid Testing -
Detailed information about testing thyroid function Vitreous Degeneration -
Participate in a study to learn the long term effects of vitreous
degeneration von Willebrand's Disease -
A series of articles
CERF Statistics-
Diagnoses of Italian Greyhounds examined 2002-2005 Note: This
is a relatively large file. You may want
to right
click the link and use save as to save it as
a file to your computer and then open it if you have a slow connection. IGs with a CERF Number-
list of CERF #'s issued from 8/04 through 8/05. For more current information
or outdated CERF numbers,
search the CERF database at www.vmdb.org/cerf2.html
Glaucoma DNA StudyNEW (01/29/13)
The IGCA Health Committee is looking for IGs with glaucoma or that have produced glaucoma or have siblings with glaucoma. We are also looking for IGs with lens luxation, to participate in a DNA study conducted by Dr Pedersen at UC Davis. If your IG has already submitted DNA, please let us know that it also fits this study. For more information contact Angie at Anji4igs2000@yahoo.com or Layle at griffi97@webtv.net Please cross post and share to any and all.
Health Lecture Videos
These video are for educational purposes only and are not intended to assist in diagnosis or treatment of any disease. If you have any concerns about the health of your pet, please see your veterinarian.
Dr Scott Echols from the The Medical Center for Birds in Oakley, CA gives a presentation, on behalf of Dr Niels Pedersen: Multiple Autoimmune Diseases Syndrome in Italian Greyhounds
Nick Duesbery from the Van Andel Institute in Grand Rapids, MI: Controlling Blood Vessels in Disease 'Insight from the Italian Greyhound
Dr Niels Pedersen, DVM, PhD, from the Center for Companion Health at UC Davis, answers questions (via conference call) regarding the topic: Multiple Autoimmune Diseases in Italian Greyhounds
Dr Gary Brown of the Animal Medical Center in Princeton, WV, gives a lecture: Leg Fractures in Italian Greyhounds:
With the IGCA Health Database, IG owners and breeders
are attempting to make an honest and open effort to share information
about IGs
affected with with conditions known, or suspected, to be
genetic in nature. Click
here to access the IGCA Health Database
ITAL-GREY-L Italian
Greyhound Discussion Group IGGY PLANET Italian
Greyhound Forum IGMEMBERSONLY Discussion
list run by, and for, IGCA members. (Restricted
to IGCA members, but not an official IGCA list)
