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Pets and Parasites
Pets
provide many benefits to humans. They comfort us and they give us
companionship. However, some animals can also pass diseases to people.
These diseases are called zoonoses. This link explains about zoonotic
diseases and how to prevent them.
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National Center for Infectious Disease, Healthy Pets Healthy People
The mission of the Companion Animal Parasite Council™ (CAPC) is to
foster animal and human health, while preserving the human-animal bond,
through recommendations for diagnosis, treatment, prevention and
control of parasitic infections.
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AAFP
American Association of Feline Practitioners |
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ASPCA Pet Health insurance |
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ACVIM.org
For further information about Lyme Disease |
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www.FDA.gov
For information about pet food safety. |
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Penn Hip
PennHIP is a multifaceted radiographic technology (x-ray) for hip
evaluation, it assesses the quality of the canine hip and
quantitatively measures canine hip joint laxity.
PennHIP is more than just a radiographic technique. It is also a
network of veterinarians trained to perform the PennHIP methodology
properly and, perhaps most importantly, it is a large scientific
database that houses the PennHIP data. The radiographs are made by
certified PennHIP members worldwide and are sent to the PennHIP
analysis center for evaluation. The resulting data is stored in the
database, which is continually monitored as it expands. As more
information becomes available, the PennHIP laboratory is able to obtain
more precise answers to questions about the etiology (cause),
prediction and genetic basis of CHD.
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OFA
OFA's mission is "To improve the health and well being of companion
animals through a reduction in the incidence of genetic disease." |
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Pets Welcome
A great resource for traveling with your pet |
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Rat Assistance & Teaching Society
Information about pet rats. |
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Greyhound Health and Wellness Programs |
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ResQ: An informational link about pet identification - microchipping |
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Have
you found a pet with a microchip or tattoo? To locate the owner, here
are some of the companies that the pet might be registered with:
The following three links are independent microchip registries:
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www.growingupwithpets.com:
Good website for expecting parents or families thinking about getting a
new pet. The website can help you select a pet that fits in your family. |
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www.protectyourpet.com
Has useful information about traveling with your pet. |
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International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management:
An educational website to better understand symptoms of pain in
discomfort. Includes a short film called "Is your pet in pain?" and
sections for the different species of animals that can help you
determine signs of pain.
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Healthypet: Your link for healthy pets. A website for pet owners provided by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). |
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Care for Pets: Learn about pets and the people who care for them in this website from the American Veterinary Medical Association. |
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MyVet Online |
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VeterinaryPartner.com:
A site providing reliable, up-to-date animal health information from
the veterinarians and experts of the Veterinary Information Network
(VIN), the world's first and largest online database and community.
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The ASPCA's Animal Poison Control Center: Telephone: 1-888-426-4435 or 1-888-4ANI-HELP.
The premier animal-oriented poison control center in North America, available 24/7, 365 days a year. |
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The ASPCA's Animal Poison Control Center: List of Toxic Plants |
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Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI) |
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Pets on the Go - Pet Travel Unleashed:
The definitive e-guide for pet travel information, this site features
30,000 pet-friendly B&Bs, inns, hotels, resorts and private
rentals, as well as many in-depth pet travel resources. |
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BringYourPet.com: A leading resource of free information to the hundreds of thousands of traveling pet-owners in the US and abroad. |
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American Veterinary Medical Association has travel resources on its website. |
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The Humane Society of the United States also have travel resources on its website. |
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Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service also have travel resources on its website. |
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U.S. Department of State (consulates and embassies) also have travel resources on its website. |
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Pet Loss Support Page |
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The American Kennel Club
Breed registry for purebred dogs in the United States. Working to
advance the study, breeding, exhibiting, running and maintenance of
purebred dogs. |
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Pet nutrition advice and homemade diets from veterinary nutritionists www.PetDiets.com or www.Balanceit.com |
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PetPlace.com
Pet Place offers reliable, up-to-date animal health information. |
