A summary of the causes, diagnosis and treatment of a common endocrine disease in dogs -Robin K. Nelson, DVM Cushing’s disease is a health condition that occurs when the adrenal glands overproduce cortisol, the body’s main stress hormone. The seriousness of the disease varies greatly depending on its duration and…

A Look at Lyme Disease, Its Causes and Prevention — Adapted, updated, and reproduced with permission from an article published in GWPCA Wire News, Health Forum, Autumn, 2013, by Karen Potter, DVM Each year we are hearing more and more about Lyme disease in our canine patients. The first Lyme disease outbreak in the United States in humans was identified…

Unusual Rescue Stories from NGWPR — -Leslie R. Dye, MD, treasurer, NGWP Rescue Life is so hectic, and it is so easy to get caught up in the details and think about all of the ills of the world. The board of directors of the GWPR is always looking for new ideas and projects to raise…

We highlight the members of the board of directors of the National German Wirehaired Pointer Rescue in our blog so everyone can get a peek behind the curtain. Instrumental in the formation of the rescue, Diane Turner, our current president, has secured two grants for the rescue in less than…

National German Wirehair Rescue, official rescue of the German Wirehair Pointer Club of America, is proud to be one of three recipients of the 2022 National Breed Club Westminster Gives Back Award for $5000 The Black and White of It A Look at the Issue of Black and White GWPs and Its Impact on the Breed — Diane Turner, President, NGWPR

AND Exciting news for NGWPR-Grant awarded from Good Dog GWPCA Nationals September 30-October 10, 2021 Leslie R. Dye, MD, Treasurer, National German Wirehaired Pointer Rescue The specialty events at the Kalamazoo Kennel Club began outdoors with beautiful summer weather, including warm temperatures and sun, but the regional specialty event on Sunday was moved inside due to…

The National German Wirehaired Pointer Rescue Association can only help dogs in need because of the generosity of our donors. One of those angels is a hairdresser from a village in England who is also an accomplished artist. Nicola Spink has an online store and sells art, primarily stationary, and…

Leslie R. Dye, MD, Treasurer, National German Wirehaired Pointer Rescue and Lisa Boyer, DVM, Animal Health Consultants, AKC Breeder of Merit, Wirehaired Pointing Griffons, and AKC Bred with Heart Tibetan Terriers Canine “Bloat” or Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV) is a common emergency medical condition that usually occurs in large breed…

— Diane Turner, President, NGWPR Gut-wrenching panic most always follows the discovery of an open gate and the sudden realization that your most-loved GWP is missing. Despite all your instincts to go frantically running down the street calling the dog -STOP. Now is not the time for fear and hysteria…