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In addition to the Pet Health Care Library, we have provided the following links to websites that provide some great information on a variety of topics related to veterinary medicine and pet health care. We will update this page frequently, and would love to hear your ideas on links that you would like to see us add to this page to share with other pet owners. Feel free to send us your favorites. If we like them, we will add them to our list!
BEHAVIOR-RELATED PRODUCTS
- Anti-Icky-Poo An enzymatic odor eliminator that gets all sorts of strong smells out. You can even use it in the laundry.
- Cat Radio Fence Indoor and Outdoor cat fences with a very light and small radio collar. Keep cats where you want them, inside and out.
- Grannick's Bitter Apple Compounded by pharmacist Irv Grannick in 1960, this lick and bite deterrent is a taste pets don't like. It comes in a spray and also a dabber for precise application.
- Nature's Miracle An enzymatic cleaner that was originally used in preschool cleanups. Effectiveness in pet cleanup was discovered by accident!
- Oxyfresh Pet Deodorizer A non-toxic deodorizer safe enough to use right on your cat's fur.
- PetSafe Includes products such as the Scat Mat, the In-Ground Cat Fence, and the Spray Deterrent.
- NEW Personal PetCast by the Weather Channel Enter a few bits of information about your cat and location, and you get a comfort index, care guide, and local pet friendly events, based on temperature, mosquito index, and precipitation.
- Sofas and Sectionals Tips for keeping pets off furniture, preventing damage, removing fur, and anything else pet-and-sofa related
- SoftPaws An alternative to declawing, SoftPaws nail caps are smooth plastic applied directly to your cat's claws.
- Sticky Paws Instead of declawing, put Sticky Paws on your furniture or favorite carpet scratching places. Kitties don't like the sticky feel of it, and will keep their paws off. They are as sticky as a post-it note, and are easily removable (by humans).
PRODUCT INFORMATION
- Frontline Plus by Merial Frontline Plus is a topical flea and tick control medication. This site has information and Q&A.
- Revolution by Pfizer This topical flea control medication also treats ear mites, hookworms, roundworms and prevents feline heartworm.
- HomeAgain Pet Recovery Service This is the site for learning about microchip identification. In the event your cat becomes lost, learn how a microchip can aid in the return of your cat to your home.
DISEASES
EDUCATION
- Cats International-helping cats and cat owners This is a non-profit, educational organization dedicated to helping people better understand their feline companions.
- Cornell Feline Health Center is a veterinary medical specialty center devoted to improving the health and well-being of cats everywhere.
- National Animal Poison Control Center This is the website of the National Animal Poison Control Center. It includes a library, links to other sites, and phone numbers for the poison control center.
- ASPCA Toxic and Non-toxic Plants A full list of common plants that are toxic to cats. With one click, you can also search non-toxic plants, or change the search to include dogs or horses.
- USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service The USDA maintains this website with information on a variety of animal health related topics, including the latest news on such things as Mad Cow Diseases, foot and mouth disease, and many other things.
- American Veterinary Medical Association
This site is a good starting point to learn more about a variety of topics, including feline injection-site sarcomas and the latest subjects in veterinary medicine.
- American Association of Feline Practitioners
The AAFP is like the American Medical Association for cat doctors, and has lots of good information regarding feline health.
- Veterinary Information Network
VIN is the world's first and largest online veterinary community.
- The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) The Cat Fanciers' Association website has lots of pictures, as well as information on cat breeds, cat care, upcoming cat shows, and much more.
- PetFinder Adopt a homeless pet.
- Veterinary Schools in the US This is a great link to all of the websites of veterinary schools in the United States.
- American Board of Veterinary Practitioners Information on becoming a board certified Veterinarian.
GRIEVING
- Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement We have all experienced the pain of losing a pet. The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement has set up this site for support during this most difficult time. You will find inspirational stories, grief counseling resources, hotline number and many other resources.
- Rainbows Bridge Anyone who has ever lost a pet should visit this wonderful site. It is a terrific tribute to our lost family members.
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