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Training your kennel dogs to wear collars and a lead: Croney Research Group

A slip lead is a common tool for moving dogs around in kennels, veterinary hospitals, and animal shelters. However, they aren’t especially practical for taking dogs on walks or other places that dogs may go with their new owners. Training your dogs to accept wearing a...

Finding the Right Veterinary Care for Your Breeding Dogs: Croney Research Group

When you breed and raise dogs, you will need different types of veterinary care. This care will depend on your needs and the needs of your dogs. Care is also dependent on their life stage and breeding status. Basic veterinary care Every dog and puppy in your care will...

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Multidrug Resistance Mutation (MDR1) in Dogs

Most dogs have no problems with medications prescribed by a veterinarian. But some dogs can experience serious side effects due to a genetic mutation in the MDR1 gene.   What is the MDR1 gene? The MDR1 gene codes for a protein that helps remove toxins from cells....

Adult Dog Body Handling Checklist – CRONEY RESEARCH GROUP

Shreyer, T., Rezvani, T., Croney, C. (2021). Adult Dog Body Handling Checklist. Life of Riley at Spring Point

Canine Hip Dysplasia: Croney Research Group

What is Canine Hip Dysplasia? Canine hip dysplasia is a hereditary condition where the hip sockets are abnormally formed. This leads to joint pain and instability. Many dogs also develop arthritis. Movement can become increasingly painful, and some dogs lose mobility....