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Amyloidosis
A very complete overview of amyloidosis, a disease which can be familial in the cat.
http://edcenter.med.cornell.edu/CUMC_PathNotes/Immunopathology/Immuno_04.html
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Amyloidosis in Oriental/Siamese
Abstract describing the distinct form found in SIA/ORS
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=9220576&dopt=Abstract
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Burmese Head Defect
From Dr. Leslie Lyons' lab at UC Davis: an overview of the past and present research concerning the head defect in certain lines of Burmese, Bombays, and American Shorthairs.
http://faculty.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/faculty/lalyons/Sites/burmese.htm
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CCAH Studies of Breed-Related Feline Genetics
Overview of genetic diseases and the search to find gene markers as part of the feline genome project
http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/CCAH/Update05-1/5-1_FelineGenetics.html
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Cryptorchidism - Undescended Testicles
Although from dog breeding perspective, this is an excellent overview of "monorchidism" in mammals.
http://www.vianet.net.au/~desaix/chrypt.htm
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Deafness in White Cats
An excellent overview of the phenomenon of deafness in white cats
http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/brini/whtdeaf/whtdoc.htm#index
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FCK: Flat Chested Kitten Syndrome
Susan Little's excellent article on FCK
http://www.catvet.homestead.com/FCK.html
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FCK: Flat Chested Kitten Syndrome
An excellent review with pictures on how to deal with this problem
http://www.craigmcfeely.force9.co.uk/Rameses/fck.html
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GM1/GM2: Gangliosidosis, A Lysosomal Storage Disease
Gangliosidosis, a recessive metabolic disease with two forms found especially in Korats
http://www.koratworld.com/gm.html
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HCM: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Describes hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and reviews its cause, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis.
http://mysite.verizon.net/jachinitz/hcm/
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HCM: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Dr. Little's excellent FAQ on HCM for cat breeders. Written in conjunction with top researchers in the field.
http://www.catvet.homestead.com/LectureTexts.html
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Hip Dysplasia Awareness site
An excellent resource for information on hip dysplasia in cats, including representative x-rays.
http://www.FHDA.com
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Myopathy in Devon Rex
Devon Rex Library - Most extensive collection articles on Myopathy including the international list of carriers and sufferers
http://www.devonrex.nu/library/index.html
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Myopathy in Devon Rex
Heriditary Myopathy in Devon Rex Cats - Article by Malik et al
http://www.devonrex.com/faq/malik.cfm
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PKD Testing - Australian Lab
http://www.gribbles.com.au/dna_catTest.htm
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PKD: DNA Testing
Forms and sample collecton information for DNA testing for polycystic kidney disease
http://www.vgl.ucdavis.edu/service/cat/PKD.html
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PKD: DNA Testing
Forms and sample collecton information for DNA testing for Polycystic Kidney Disease
http://www.vgl.ucdavis.edu/service/cat/PKD.html
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PKD: Polycystic Kidney Disease
Excellent resource for PKD information
http://www.felinepkd.com
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PKD: Polycystic Kidney Disease: FAQ
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions by Paul Russell
http://www.erinet.com/lebordo/PKD/pkdfaq.html
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PRA in Abyssinian and Somali
Progressive Retinal Atrophy: An Overview - article by
http://www.vin.com/proceedings/Proceedings.plx?CID=WSAVA2003&PID=6687&O=Generic
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PRA in Abyssinian and Somali cats
Abstract - Progressive Retinal Atrophy in Abyssinian and Somali cats in the Netherlands (1981-2001)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=12244853&dopt=Abstract
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PRA in Abyssinian cats
Prof. Narfstrom's university homepage with valuable information
http://www.muhealth.org/~ophthalmology/narfstrom.shtml
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PRA in Abyssinian cats
Abstract from K. Narfström
http://www.iovs.org/cgi/content/abstract/26/2/193
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PRA in Abyssinians
Functional Assessment of the Regional Distribution of Disease in a Cat Model of Hereditary Retinal Degeneration of Disease in a Cat Model of Hereditary Retinal Degeneration
http://www.iovs.org/cgi/content/full/41/7/1998
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Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency: Hemolytic anemia
Information and testing services for erythrocyte pyruvate kinase deficiency leading to anemia, an inherited disease seen in Abys and Somalis.
http://members.aol.com/abybcs/PKDef_ursgeiger.htm
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