Links to websites and articles of interest
16th December 2016 - 2 years ago we lost our beloved son Alex to a heroin overdose. There is a crisis of epidemic proportions in our cities and rural areas and only recently has it begun to get the attention that it so desperately needs. In the interest of doing all we can to help prevent these literally heartbreaking events we are publishing the link below that points to the benefits of owning a pet to help prevent some kids from using drugs and alcohol. It is also an excellent guide to all aspects of understanding addiction.
https://addictionresource.com/pets-and-substance-abuse-prevention/
Essential reading before adopting a Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy:
For people who have never owned a Rhodesian Ridgeback before then I recommend reading these 2 books on the breed:
"Your Rhodesian Ridgeback Puppy" by Denise Flaim available here:
https://revodanapublishing.com/books/your-ridgeback-puppy/
and "The Imbali way of raising and training your Rhodesian Ridgeback Puppy" by Sue Craigie available here:
https://imbaliridgebacks.co.uk/books.html
These articles provide important information and guidance. Please check them out
http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2013/09/30/neutering-health-risks.aspx There is an alarming desire (chiefly amongst American vets) to push dog owners to neuter their animals at a very young age, saying that "it is the responsbile thing to do". Sadly the reverse is true and this behavior is contributing to dramatic increases in health issues amongst dogs. If you read only one article, please make it this one!
www.rhodesianridgebacks.org Home site of the Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Great Britain. Contains useful information if you are thinking about a puppy and want to understand more about the breed.
http://www.canine-health-concern.org.uk./ Interesting resource for current health issues
http://www.rhodesian-ridgeback-pedigree.org/articles-informations/breeding-and-genetics/australian-coi-analysis-1967-2007-by-vicki-moritz.html Information about the COI (coefficient of Inbreeding)
science_of_vaccine_damage.pdf Article that helped to inform my approach to vaccination which is not to over vaccinate and to apply common sense!
ethics_and_breeding_strategies.pdf An informative article about the need to preserve genetic diversity when you breed. Well worth reading.
http://www.wolfhouse.dk/articles/sociobiologyofreproduction.php An interesting glimpse into pack behaviour
https://quitsmokingcommunity.org/smoking-and-pets/ An article about the dangers of passive smoke inhalation to pets
General information from respected vets and valuable resources:
http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/dr-karen-becker.aspx
http://vitalanimal.com/
http://www.drmarty.com/
http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/
www.rhodesianridgebacks.org Home site of the Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Great Britain. Contains useful information if you are thinking about a puppy and want to understand more about the breed.
http://www.canine-health-concern.org.uk./ Interesting resource for current health issues
http://www.rhodesian-ridgeback-pedigree.org/articles-informations/breeding-and-genetics/australian-coi-analysis-1967-2007-by-vicki-moritz.html Information about the COI (coefficient of Inbreeding)
science_of_vaccine_damage.pdf Article that helped to inform my approach to vaccination which is not to over vaccinate and to apply common sense!
ethics_and_breeding_strategies.pdf An informative article about the need to preserve genetic diversity when you breed. Well worth reading.
http://www.wolfhouse.dk/articles/sociobiologyofreproduction.php An interesting glimpse into pack behaviour
https://quitsmokingcommunity.org/smoking-and-pets/ An article about the dangers of passive smoke inhalation to pets
General information from respected vets and valuable resources:
http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/dr-karen-becker.aspx
http://vitalanimal.com/
http://www.drmarty.com/
http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/