Useful Websites

Links

Basic Dog Care from Purina.

Cat care tips from Purina

The American Kennel Club's list of dog breeds from A to Z.

Learn About Heartworm Disease in Dogs and Cats.

Recommendations for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of parasite infections.

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) has many wonderful pet owner resources available.

In addition, the American Veterinary Medical Asociation (AVMA) has a pet owner information section.

Ohio State University's Indoor Cat Initiative provides information related to enriching the lives of indoor cats.

Another great site for helpful medical and behavioral information is catfriendly.com, sponsored by the American Association of Feline Practitioners (catvets.com)

To take the Fear Free movement from the clinic to your home, check out “Fear Free Happy Homes”.

Visit the ASPCA Animal Poison Control website or the Pet Poison Helpline website for information about pet poison emergencies and preparedness.

Are you wondering about pet insurance? We strongly recommend it, studies continue to show that pets covered with pet insurance are able to receive more care when accidents and injuries occur. Visit ASPCA pet health insurance or Trupanion.

Are you looking to adopt a pet? Are you looking for a lost pet? You can do both at PetFinder.com.

Pet Adoption for Seniors: Benefits, Care, and Risks

Is your pet protected with a Home Again Microchip?

The University of Florida offers a Grief Support Hotline plus some articles on coping with pet loss.

Tufts University offers a Grief Support Hotline and articles regarding the loss of a pet.

Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine's Pet Loss Support Hotline

Visit DogFriendly before you plan your trip.

Basic information on domestic and international travel of pets by the US Department of Agriculture