Pet Websites
American Veterinary Medical Association
http://www.avma.org
Michigan Veterinary Medical Association
http://www.michvma.org
Association of Pet Dog Trainers
http://www.apdt.com
International Assoiation of Animal Behavior Consultants
http://www.iaabc.org
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals The ASPCA promotes humane principles, works to prevent cruelty and alleviate fear, pain and suffering in animals.
www.aspca.org
The Humane Society of the United States - Helpful information on pet care, adoption and animal welfare.
www.hsus.org
Delta Society - The Human and Animal Health Connection.
www.deltasociety.org
If you are looking to adopt a pet or looking for a lost pet, then check out www.PetFinder.com. This website is updated daily.
ASPCA Poison Control - for any pet or animal poison emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
www.apcc.aspca.org
Growing Up With Pets – Information and ideas to help parents encourage loving, healthy relationships between their children and pets. www.growingupwithpets.com
The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention includes fun and interactive charts, ideas, tips and factual information.
http://www.petobesityprevention.com/
Curious about the bugs that bug your pet? Has your pet got worms? Want to prevent parasites in your home? This website has recommendations for the Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of Parasite Infections.
www.petsandparasites.org
Dog Websites
Purina’s Website for Dog Owners has a wealth of fun information that is user-friendly. Try out the dog breed quiz to find out which breed is your best match.
www.purina.com/dogs
A website devoted to the care and lifestyle of older dogs:
www.srdogs.com
Dog Breeds from A to Z
www.akc.org/breeds_a.cfm
American Kennel Club
http://www.akc.org
United Kennel Club
http://www.ukcdogs.com
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
http://www.vmdl.org/cerf.html
Orthopedic Foundation of North America
http://www.offa.org
Does your dog have heartworm disease, or are you concerned about the detection, transmission, prevention or treatment of heartworm disease? Visit www.heartwormsociety.org
Dog Breed Classification for Pet Owners
http://www.couponcactus.com/resources/dog-breed-classification-for-pet-owners.html {Thanks to Kristen McNeill for this link, she says this is one of the best put together breed resources she has found)
Cat Websites
Information on Cat Shows, Cat Breeds, Cat Care and a showcase of top winning cats.
www.cfainc.org
Cornell University Veterinary School's Feline Health Center. Visit this website for a range of information on medical topics relating to cat health care.
http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/
Ohio State University's Indoor Cat Initiative has a wonderful website with comprehensive information on the needs, happiness and health of your indoor cat.
http://www.vet.osu.edu/indoorcat.htm
Cat breeds from A to Z:
www.cfa.org/breeds.html
Does your cat have diabetes? Check out The Internet Guide to Feline Diabetes.
www.felinediabetes.org
Heartworm Disease is not only a disease for dogs. Cats can get Heartworm Disease, too. Learn more by visiting www.KnowHeartWorms.org or The Feline Heartworm Society at: www.heartwormsociety.org/article.asp?id=47
Pet Loss Information
Michigan State University’s Pet Loss Support Hotline: (517)432-2696, or online at www.cvm.msu.edu/petloss
Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement - A Non-profit Organization Dedicated to Helping People With Pet Loss. This website is well-designed and full of helpful information and resources.
www.aplb.org
PerfectMemorials.com - http://www.perfectmemorials.com/info/dealing-with-loss-of-pet.php {Thanks to Suzy Maguire for this link, she says the site has some great information on how to cope with losing a pet, and lists several pet loss hotlines }
The University of Florida offers a Grief Support Hotline plus articles on coping with pet loss.
http://www.vetmed.ufl.edu/patientcare/petlosssupport/
The Pet Loss Grief Support Website & Candle Ceremony at:
www.petloss.com
Cornell University Pet Loss Support Hotline:
www.vet.cornell.edu/public/petloss
The University of Illinois Grief Support Hotline
www.cvm.uiuc.edu/care/
C.A.R.E.: Helpline for Companion Animal Related Emotions
www.net.cvm.uiuc.edu/care
Iowa State University Pet Loss Support Hotline
www.vm.iastate.edu/support
Changes: The Support for People and Pets Program: Grief counseling at the Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital
www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/changes/
Tufts University offers a Grief Support Hotline and articles regarding the loss of a pet.
www.tufts.edu/vet/petloss
Traveling With Your Pet
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) offers these tips to help you prepare for traveling or a move and make it go a little smoother.
http://www.healthypet.com/library_view.aspx?ID=74&sid=2
Cat Fancy helps you plan ahead for happier traveling with your cat. Read their good advice and tips at: http://www.cfainc.org/ezine/archives/travel.html
Visit www.DogFriendly.com before you plan you plan a trip with your dog. |