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Travel, Play, and Activities
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Pet Loss and Bereavement
Emergencies, Disasters, Animal Poison Control
Cats
Dogs
Other Pets
Care for Animals – From the American Veterinary Medical Association, advice on veterinarian selection, pet selection, pet health, pet loss, and traveling with your pet.
Companion Animals – Animal Welfare Information Center (US Department of Agriculture)
Companion Animal Parasite Council – The CAPC educates veterinarians and the general public about health risks to both pets and humans associated with parasites.
Dumb Friends League – includes information on pet behavior, dog training and more
Healthypet.com – from the American Animal Hospital Association – mostly dogs and cats information; good information on fees, insurance, complaints, medical records
Healthy Pets, Healthy People – from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
PetEducation.com – owned and operated by practicing veterinarians
PetPlace.com – Produced by a partnership of 10 organizations -- covers 7 species
Pets and Pet Health – National Library of Medicine
Veterinary Partner.com – Veterinary Partner from the Veterinary Information Network
Vetinfo – Dog and cat veterinary information with encyclopedias for each.
Finding and Evaluating Health Information on the Web – Medical Library Association
Evaluating Health Information – Medlineplus National Library of Medicine
Researching Pet Health Insurance - Pet Insurance Review
Air Travel with Your Dog or Cat – from the Air Transport Association
Dog Parks by Bark Magazine
DogFriendly.com – Travel with your dog made easy.
Dogpark.com – Discussion list and web site
Dog Walk Events list
Healthy Pet Hospital Locator – Find an American Animal Hospital Association accredited hospital where you plan to travel
Importing pets to the U.S. and Traveling Outside the U.S. with Pets – from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Pets on the Go – information and links for vacationing pets and their owners.
PetsWelcome.com – Informative site about traveling with your pet
Travel & Transport – Animal Welfare Information Center/US Department of Agriculture
check on a veterinarian's license status and/or see if there are any complaints against him/her, file a complaint, see the rules and regulations governing veterinarians, veterinary facilities, technicians, and animal control agencies.
Pet Loss and Bereavement
Denver Pet Loss Support Group
Human Animal Bond Trust
Pet Loss and Bereavement – Delta Society
Animal Poison Control Center – American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
AVMA Disaster Preparedness – brochure and websites
Colorado State Animal Response Team – Any disaster, any animal, anywhere in Colorado
Pet First Aid – American Red Cross book and ARC chapters that offer first aid classes
Poisonous Plants Database – Cornell University
CATalyst Council - Offers videos and articles on cat care, health, nutrition, etc.
Keeping Cat Veterinary Visits Stress-Free – For Everyone
Why Does My Cat Need an Examination?
Cat Adoption-Why Two are Better Than One
How to Get Cats to the Veterinarian
Feline Nutrition
CATegorical Care: An Owner’s Guide to America’s #1 Companion – An informative resource guide on cats from the CATalyst Council.
Cats – Articles on everything from cat nutrition to litter box behavior, and a forum where you can discuss your ailurophilia with others of like mind. From About.com
Cat Fancy Magazine – The feline library and "cats on the Web" links are particularly good.
The Cat Fanciers' Association – Information on cat shows, care, and breeds.
American Kennel Club – Photos and complete descriptions of the 150 recognized dog breeds, current registration statistics, as well as upcoming events and several publications.
American Rare Breed Association – Information on rare and exotic dog breeds, those not currently recognized by the American Kennel Club.
Dog Fancy Magazine – Breed profiles, articles, and more for the dog enthusiast.
DogLuvers.com – Browseable and searchable for hundreds of dog breeds with additional information on medical conditions, training, development, etc.
Dogs – Articles on all aspects of dog ownership, and a forum where you can meet other dog enthusiasts. From About.com
Dogs 'n' Kids – A slide show about responsible dog ownership.
Dog Owner's Guide – Articles on all aspects of canine disease and health.
Woof! It's a Dog's Life – From the PBS series "WOOF! It's a Dog's Life" with Matthew Margolis -- answers to your questions using simple and effective dog training techniques and his trademark philosophy of "love, praise, and affection."
American Gerbil Society – laws, show and breeder locators, classifieds, pet store information, and more for the gerbil lover.
Alpacanation
Exotic Pets – Articles and links from About.com.
Exotic Pet Vet Net
Fish Information Service (FINS) – An archive of information about aquariums covering both freshwater and marine, tropical and temperate.
Freshwater Aquariums – Articles and links from About.com. See also Saltwater Aquariums.
Hedgehog Welfare Society – Hedgehogs are becoming increasingly popular exotic pets. The HWS is committed to the well-being of pet hedgehogs through education, rescue, and research.
House Rabbit Society
MyHorseMatters.com – from the American Association of Equine Practitioners
TheHorse.com – An online guide to equine health and care.
ParrotChronicles.com – An online journal dedicated to the parrot lover with articles, tips, news, and stories.
Petfish.net – Aquarium keeping is made simple and easy at this site that offers articles, tips, and tricks.
Primates as Pets: Wisconsin Primate Research Center
CVMA Video Library
The following videos are produced by the Veterinary News Network. After clicking on each link, a new window will pop up to display the video content.
Unexpected Pet Bills Lead to New Ways to Pay
Serious illnesses and traumatic injuries can take their toll on your pet's health as well as your pocketbook. Unexpected healthcare costs can also lead to heart-wrenching decisions. For more than two decades, pet insurance has been an option for some pet owners, but pet savings plans and even credit for pets are now more common. Which idea will work best for you? Watch this video to learn more.
Allergic Pets and People
The constant chewing and licking is enough to drive someone crazy! From spring until fall, pets, just like their owners, can suffer from the ravages of allergies. But, pet allergies are not limited to just this time of year. Food allergies can happen at any time and even those pesky parasites, fleas, can show up year round. Allergies can be frustrating for owners and are a chief cause of veterinary visits across the nation. Watch this video to learn more.
Special Pets May Need Special Veterinarians
Seeing your pet sick is hard enough, but what happens if your veterinarian seems to be stumped as well? Increasingly, veterinarians and pet owners are turning to the skills and special talents of the veterinary specialist. More than 25 different specialties are available, helping pets with everything from cancer to broken legs. In fact, there are more than 8,000 veterinary specialists across the US providing rare treatment and diagnostic abilities. Watch this video to learn more.
Traveling With Pets Doesn't Have to Drive You Crazy
By plane or car, more pet owners than ever are taking their dogs and cats on vacation with them. A few minutes of preparation and homework can help you to avoid common pitfalls and even serious accidents and injury to your pet. Whether it's picking up vaccine records from your family veterinarian or calling ahead to find pet friendly hotels, your "vacation homework" could just be a lifesaver. Watch this video to learn more.
The Cutting Edge ... Laser Surgery for Pets!
Whether it's used for correcting vision or removing unwanted tattoos, people are very familiar with the use of lasers in human medicine. Few people, however, may know that lasers also have a place in helping keep our pets comfortable and safe during surgical procedures. Veterinarians across the country are finding out the benefits of providing this innovative service and pet owners are learning how much faster their pet recovers. Watch this video to learn more.
Online Resources
The following list is only a sampling of information available on the World Wide Web. Web sites listed here do not constitute an endorsement from CVMA.
AVMA
The American Veterinary Medical Association Web site offers public resources for animal health, public health, careers, and educators. Their Animal Health section covers pet care, animal health topics, disaster preparedness, frequently asked questions, and health awareness events. The following topics are just a few covered on the AVMA Web site.
First aid tips for pet owners
First aid is not a substitute for veterinary care, but it may save your pet's life until you can get veterinary treatment. Learn how to prepare for pet medical emergencies, stock a first aid kit for your pets, and administer basic first aid to dogs, cats and other animals.
Paws for Pets
Paws For Pets by Dr. Gail C. Golab offers valuable information for the new pet owner, including seasonal pet health tips to help keep your pet healthy all year long.
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