Chianna - Approved Websites / Links
Marietta Animal Hospital is aware of the vast amount of information available on the internet. Our team has taken the time and evaluated the following sites. We trust the information the listed websites provide to you, our client, and member of our family.
The growing popularity of the Internet has made it easier and faster to find health-related information. Although much of it is valuable, some of it is false and misleading. This fact sheet can help you decide whether information you find on the internet or receive via e-mail is likely to be reliable. Click Here.
Let's be clear about this people. Just because it's on the internet doesn't mean it's true, unless, of course, it's written by me.
Toxin/Poison Information
www.ASPCA.org/pet-care/poison-control/
www.npic.orst.edu (National Pesticide Information Center)
Preparing Your Pets for Emergencies (PDF)
FDA Warning for Online Pharmacies
Veterinary Based Health Information Sites
http://www.veterinarypartner.com
www.morrisanimalfoundation.org
http://pethealthlibrary.purinacare.com/ (sponsored by Purina)
www.petparents.com (sponsored by Bayer)
www.npwm.com National Pet Wellness (sponsored by Ft. Dodge)
Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) - a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting pets and family from zoonotic diseases
www.WebMd.com - Medical site for people / Has added Healthy Pets to the homepage
www.vet.ohio-state.edu/indoorcat.htm (Indoor Cat Initiative from Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine)
www.catvets.com/healthtopics (American Association of Feline Practioners)
Support the Search for a Cure
http://www.curecaninecancer.org
Heartworm Disease
Merial (Makers of Heartgard and Frontline) http://us.merial.com/pet_owners/index.asp
American Heartworm Society
www.heartwormsociety.org
Diet and Nutrition
Pet Food Institute Consumer Guide
Homemade Diets
www.PetNutritionConsulting.com
Managing Diabetes http://www.cat-dog-diabetes.com/
Diabetes Information http://bddiabetes.com/us/
Purina (Information about the many diets available)
Other Quality Pet Food Products
www.Naturapet.com (includes legitimate and quality holistic diets)
Traveling with Your Pet
Government Sources
*Center for Veterinary Medicine— U.S. Food and Drug Administration *
www.fda.gov/cvm/
Important site to stay current on pet food recalls
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
EPA Review of Flea/Tick Products
www.epa.gov/pesticides/health/flea-tick-control.html.
Center for Disease Control (CDC) / Healthy Pets/Healthy People
Information about Zoonotic Diseases (diseases spread from animals to people)
Jacksonville Pet Resources www.jaxpets.org
Preventing Dog Bites (Dog safety tips)
Animal Welfare Sites and Rescue Groups
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) - providing guidance on animal welfare issues, adoption and pet rescue, general animal health and wellness and potential toxic/poison information
www.hsus.org (Humane Society)
Pet Finder ( a data base of shelters and pets for adoption)
National Breed Club Rescue
http://www.akc.org/breeds/rescue.cfm
Animal Welfare Reports (A searchable database of all USDA licensed breeders and their inspection history)
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/efoia/index.shtml
Animal Welfare Act (Federal law that governs the commercial dog industry)
http://www.nopuppymills.com/awa.html
Puppy Mill Rescue (Stories and pictures of dogs rescued from commercial kennels)
http://www.puppymillrescue.com
Microchip/Pet Registering
Veterinary Associations
American Animal Hospital Association
www.aaha.org
American Board of Veterinary Practitioners
www.abvp.com
American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
www.acvim.org
American Veterinary Medical Association
www.avma.org
Under AVMA resources/RSS Feeds
Animal Tracks - weekly podcast for pet owners
Chew on This - podcast series focusing on food saftey
Keep Our Food Safe
Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges
www.aavmc.org
Breed Information
American Kennel Club
www.akc.org
Agility Information
www.cleanrun.com
Pet Selector
Launch Pet Selector