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Irish Wolfhounds
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Puppies Landing
Finding Your Irish Wolfhound Puppy
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How Fast Does an Irish Wolfhound Puppy Grow?
Socializing Your Wolfhound Puppy
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Health
Wolfhound Health
Von Willebrand's Disease
Health Issues in Adult Irish Wolfhounds
Longevity and Morbidity in the Irish Wolfhound in the United States - 1966 to 1986
Post-operative Bleeding
Health Testing
Health Testing Resources
CHIC
Bones and Joints
Tails
Tail Sling
FCE
Health Research
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Endocrine System
Overview of Thyroid Function
Hypothyroidism and IWs
Eyes
GI System
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Heart
Heart Health Overview
Basic Cardiology
Irish Wolfhound Type Cardiomyopathy
VPCs in Irish Wolfhounds
Liver
Nervous System / Seizure
Pneumonia and PCD
Other Health Topics
Happy Tail Injury
Megaesophagus
Osteosarcoma - Palliative Care with Radiation and Chemo
Experiences with Bloat
Blastomycosis
Health Testing Resources
The following websites may be useful as you research health and health testing for your IW:
The Irish Wolfhound Foundation
The Canine Health Foundation
Canine Health Information Center
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
PennHIP
Board-certified Veterinarian Search
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Wolfhound Health
Health Testing
Health Testing Resources
CHIC
Bones and Joints
Health Research
Cancer
Endocrine System
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GI System
Heart
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Nervous System / Seizure
Pneumonia and PCD
Other Health Topics
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