Links to Helpful Information about Caring for Your Pet
At Brentwood Animal Hospital we believe that an informed owner is more likely to have a happy, healthy pet. Follow the links below to get helpful tips and useful information about your caring for your pet.
Some of these websites are American, so products or medications listed may not be available in Canada. However, the general information on these sites is still very good! If you find a link that doesn’t work, please try to find them using your computer's search engine.
General Medicine and Health Information:
Veterinary Partner: www.veterinarypartner.com
- excellent information for owners regarding pet health and illnesses
Pet Health Network: www.pethealthnetwork.com
- good overall information on topics such as breeds, behaviour, toxins, illnesses, and pet loss
Washington State University: http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/outreach/Pet-Health-Topics/categories
- information on pet diseases, anatomy, and how to perform basic care procedures on your pet
Canadian Veterinary Medical Association site for pet owners: www.animalhealthcare.ca
- follow the link to their public site for good information about pet care
Pet Food Nutrition: www.petfoodnutrition.com
- an unbiased site discussing pet nutrition and health issues
Association for Pet Obesity Prevention: www.petobesityprevention.org
- information about pet obesity and tools to assist with weight loss
ASPCA Animal Poison Control: www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control
- includes databases for toxic and non-toxic household products and plants (including pictures) and provides phone numbers for 24/7 consultation on individual cases (fee applies for this service)
Pet Poison Helpline: http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com
- includes information on all hazardous materials to keep away from pets as well as what to do in the case of a poisoning emergency. A help line is available (fees apply).
Canine Specific Information:
Canine Inherited Disorders Database: www.upei.ca/awc
Ohio State University Indoor Pet Initiative: https://indoorpet.osu.edu/dogs
- this site is still undergoing development but has good information on dog behaviour
Dental Health:
American Veterinary Dental Council: www.avdc.org
- excellent information on periodontal disease and dental health
- for pictures of tooth resorption in cats, click on “Nomenclature” and then “Teeth Abnormalities” – “Tooth Resorption"
Veterinary Oral Health Council: www.vohc.org
- includes a list of VOHC approved dental food and products
Dental Health - AVMA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wB3GIAgrTPE
- American Veterinary Medical Association video on how to brush your pet's teeth
American Veterinary Dental College – Resorptive Lesions page: http://www.avdc.org/dentaldisease.html
- information and pictures about dental resorptive lesions in cats
Cornell University – Tooth Resorption Page:
fhc/Health_Information/toothresorption.cfm
- information about tooth resorption in cats
Diabetes:
ProZinc Feline Insulin website: www.prozinc.us
- information about diabetes in cats and tips for insulin administration, including a video
Caninsulin website: www.caninsulin.com
- information on managing diabetes in dogs and cats
Washington State University: www.vetmed.wsu.edu/cliented/diabetes.aspx
- information about diabetes mellitus and insulin handling/administration
Eye Health:
ACVO: http://www.acvo.org/new/public/
common_diseases/common_diseases.shtml
- American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists site that includes information on common eye disorders
Feline Specific Information:
Ohio State University Indoor Pet Initiative: https://indoorpet.osu.edu/cats
- information on cat behaviour and environmental enrichment
International Cat Care: www.icatcare.org
- health and behavior information, as well as ‘How To’ guides, videos, and material on cat breeds
Cat Healthy website: www.cathealthy.ca
- information on preventative care topics with links to other good websites
Have We Seen Your Cat Lately? Website: www.haveweseenyourcatlately.com
- information on feline health, behaviour, and common illnesses; video and tips for a stress-free trip to the vet
American Association of Feline Practitioners: www.catvets.com
Cornell Feline Health Center: www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/
Parasites:
Companion Animal Parasite Council: www.capcvet.org
- contains index for information on different parasites (including pictures) as well as USA prevalence maps
IDEXX Laboratory Pet Disease Reporting Site: www.petdiseasereport.com
- use the ‘For Owners’ tab to access information and Canadian prevalence maps for heartworm and Lyme disease
Pet Loss Support:
Colorado State University: http://csu-cvmbs.colostate.edu/vth/diagnostic-and-support/argus/Pages/default.aspx
- Argus Institute Counseling and Support Services through CSU has excellent resources for pet loss
- ‘Making Decisions’ booklet available for order (as hardcopy or pdf) for nominal fee
Part of the Family Pet Memorial: www.partofthefamily.ca
- Edmonton-based company that provides pet memorial services
- this site's "Resources" section has excellent links for other pet loss sites
Pet Loss Support Page: www.pet-loss.net
Pet Loss Canada: www.petlosscanada.com
Aaron Enterprises: www.aaronenterprises.ca
- this local pet cremation company’s site has pictures of memorial products available
Veterinary Associations and Government Agencies:
Alberta Veterinary Medical Association - www.abvma.ca
Canadian Veterinary Medical Association - www.canadianveterinarians.net
Edmonton Humane Society - www.edmontonhumanesociety.com
Canadian Food Inspection Agency - www.inspection.gc.ca
- general information about pet imports/exports; click on the 'animal' link and then on 'pet imports / pet exports'
- if your pet needs to travel (by air), consider this website - www.ipata.com
Veterinarians Without Borders - www.vwb-vsf.ca
Canadian Federation of Humane Societies - www.cfhs.ca
Veterinary Exclusive Pet Foods:
Links to Helpful Information about Caring for Your Pet
