HEALTH HELP ON THE WEB
HEALTH AND DISEASE INFORMATION
American Animal Hospital Association, P.O. Box 150899; Denver, CO 80215; (866) 443-5738; www.healthypet.com (there is an excellent pet library at this site)
American Veterinary Medical Association educational website Care for Pets -
American Veterinary Medical Association, 1931 N. Meacham Rd., Ste. 100, Schaumburg, IL 60173; (847) 925-8070; www.avma.org
Baker Institute for Animal Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Hungerford Hill Rd., Ithaca, NY 14853; (607) 256-5600; baker_institute@cornell.edu; http://bakerinstitute.vet.cornell.edu
Morris Animal Foundation, 45 Inverness Dr. E., Englewood, CO 80112; (800) 243-2345; www.morrisanimalfoundation.org
American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation, P.O. Box 37941, Raleigh, NC 27627; (888) 682-9696; www.akcchf.org
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, 2300 E. Nifong Blvd., Columbia, MO 65201; (573) 442-0418; ofa@offa.org; www.offa.org
Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine
vet.cornell.edu/consultant/consult.asp
you have choice of searching by “Signs” or “Diagnoses”
Cornell Feline Health Center:
web.vet.cornell.edu/Public/FHC/FelineHealth.html.
This site has free, simple step by step instructions about caring for you cat. Videos are available including:
Giving Your cat a pill or capsule
Giving Your Cat Liquid Medications
Trimming Your Cat's Claws
Brushing Your Cat's Teeth
Caring for a Diabetic Cat
Pet Columns - (University of Illinois) searchable by key words:
thepetcenter.com - a website with details on routine surgeries and information on diseases and syndromes
Veterinary Abbreviations and Acronyms - (University of Illinois)
www.library.uiuc.edu/vex/vetdocs/abbreviation.htm
Veterinary Information Network Pet Care Forum (timely information, live chats)
www.napcc.aspca.org provides useful information about foods, plants, and other substances that can be toxic.
www.petdental.com provides dental health information and tips from leading experts
www.PetEducation.com web site providing information on behavior, diseases and other pet related advice
GENETIC HEALTH FOUNDATIONS
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
573-442-0418
Canine Eye Registration Foundation
795-494-8179
www.vet.purdue.edu/~yshen/cerf.htm
Veterinary Genetic Services
800-483-8436
OptiGen
Info on DNA-based diagnoses and inherited diseases of purebred dogs
607-257-0301
www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/cancercure/animalcancerctr.htm
DIABETES WEBSITES
www.petdiabetes.org This is an owner driven web site offering information about the disease, tips for managing you dog’s illness and your emotions and links to related sites.
www.vetmed.wsu.edu/ClientED/diabetes.asp from the College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University. This site shows step-by-step photo illustrations of how to mix, draw and inject insulin.
http://p090.ezboard.com/fpetswithdiabetescaninediabetes this is a message board providing discussion of health issues and owner support.
www.hillspet.com/public/health_center/atlas/index.html
www.MyPettribute.com helps product that improve the lifestyle of the older pet, such as ramps, orthopedic bed and incontinence pad. Also information on medical problems
NUTRITION WEBSITES
Association of American Feed Control Officials, Office of Indiana State Chemist, Purdue University, 175 S. University St., West Lafayette, IN 47907; (765) 494-1561; www.aafco.org
Pet Food Institute, 2025 M St. N.W., Ste. 800, Washington, DC 20036; (202) 367-1120; info@petfoodinstitute.org; www.petfoodinstitute.org
Balance It: 707 Fourth St., Stuite 307, Davis, CA, 95616; (888) 346-6362; www.balanceit.com
National Animal Supplement Council, P.O. Box 2568, Valley Center, CA, 92082; (760) 751-3360; www.nasc.com
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