Our Patient Resources area features listings for medical information, how to choose or find a qualified veterinarian in your area, tips on how to care for your pets, information about your pets behavior, animal parasite information, trusted local and national organizations, pet products, and services. New listings are added regularly.
www.ashleyandco.com
Ashley & Co. paw print jewelry is a fusion of precious materials, designer fashion, and love of animals. Every piece in our collections represents the unique and intimate relationship that we share with animals. Our collections include matching pet jewelry, so both you and your animal companion can wear a symbol of your special bond. Thanks to its wonderful customers, Ashley & Co. donates 5 percent of its internet product sales to non-profit organizations that help animals in need. The company also helped raise substantial funds by donating jewelry for non-profit auctions that raise money for needy animals.
www.healthypet.com
Sponsored by the American Animal Hospital Association this site has wonderful medical information as well as pet tips. It also provides information on how to choose a veterinarian.
www.avma.org
Sponsored by the American Veterinary Medical Association this site has a good section for the public. This section covers animal health, public health, careers and information for educators.
www.cvma.org
The California Veterinary Medical Association web site has information on how to find a veterinarian in your area and a good section called “It’s about pets” for the pet owner.
www.aafponline.org
The Association of Feline Practitioners a cat only veterinary organization. There are good links and information about our feline friends.
www.aspca.org
The ASPCA’s Poison Control Center. It gives the toll-free number to contact in case of a poisoning emergency with your pet. There is a $60 fee for the consultation.
www.fritzthebrave.com
A PHENOMENAL site about asthma in cats. It is written for the layperson and even includes videos of cat’s receiving breathing treatments. It has links for products that are helpful for these patients.
www.felinecrf.com
This site is dedicated to the owners of cats in chronic kidney failure. It is a tremendous resource written for the layperson to help understand the disease and it’s many phases of treatment. There is also an area to go to for memorializing your feline friend.
www.indoorcat.org
This website, part of The Ohio State University’s site, is an excellent resource for the cat owner. It discusses feline behavior and how to enrich an indoor cat’s life. A must read for cat owners!
www.vet.cornell.edu
This site contains great videos for cat owners. They demonstrate how to: treat a diabetic cat; give medications to a cat (always a challenge!); do a nail trim on your cat; take your cat’s temperature; and brush your cat’s teeth.
www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu
The site for northern California’s veterinary school.
www.petsandparasites.org
This site, put on by the Companion Animal Parasite Council, is the US authority on all types of parasites and how they affect us as well as our pets.
www.avcadoctors.com
This site is from the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association and gives information about the benefits of chiropractic care in animals and how to find a trained professional in your area.
www.veterinarypartner.com
This is the owner’s companion to VIN (Veterinary Information Network) the leading on-line site for up-to-date information and education for your veterinarian. This site has a tremendous amount of information for all pet owners. If you have a question you can usually find the answer here from a trusted source.