Cat Health Resources
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF FELINE PRACTITIONERS
The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) offers tips and information on:
Caring for cats
Diseases & conditions in cats
Behavior & care tips
Cat friendly practices
Cat owner brochures on cat environmental needs, vaccinations, nursing care, getting your cat to the veterinarian and caring for your older cat
ANIMAL POISON CONTROL
Visit this website if you suspect your cat may have been poisoned or accidentally ingested something.
Bird Health Resources
ANIMAL POISON CONTROL
Visit this website if you suspect your bird may have been poisoned or accidentally ingested something.
ASSOCIATION OF AVIAN VETERINARIANS
The Association of Avian Veterinarians‘ site has basic information on bird ownership, such as nutrition, perching, activity, and hygiene
GABRIEL FOUNDATION
For great information on bird ownership, from adoption/rescue resources to discussions on diet, enrichment, behavior, health, and grieving, please visit the Gabriel Foundation, a committee dedicated to developing a standard of care for parrot welfare groups and promoting awareness of the needs of captive parrots.
HOTSPOT FOR BIRDS
The Hotspot for Birds has a great deal of useful information on feather picking and bird-specific diseases, as well as products for sale and other resources for proper care.
Reptile Health Resources
ANIMAL POISON CONTROL
Visit this website if you suspect your reptile may have been poisoned or accidentally ingested something.
KINGSNAKE.COM
Visit Kingsnake.com for a wealth of information on reptile care, as well as news forums, classified ads, photos, events, etc.
NATIONAL REPTILE AND AMPHIBIAN ADVISORY COUNCIL
The National Reptile & Amphibian Advisory Council (NRAAC) is a not-for-profit educational organization, staffed and run by volunteers, dedicated to producing an annual symposium on laws, rules, and regulations regarding reptiles and amphibians at the local, state, national, and international levels.
SAVE THE FROGS
Though not reptiles, frogs and their amphibian counterparts are in need of your consideration as well. Visit Save the Frogs!, America’s first and only public charity dedicated exclusively to amphibian conservation.
TORTOISE TRUST
Visit the Tortoise Trust for tortoise-specific news, care sheets, and health information.
Dog Health Resources
ANIMAL POISON CONTROL
Visit this website if you suspect your dog may have been poisoned or accidentally ingested something.
CANINE INHERITED DISORDER DATABASE
This web site contains a guide to diseases/conditions of purebred dogs which are likely to be transmitted wholly or partly through a genetic mechanism.
HEARTWORM PREVENTION
The American Heartworm Society’s mission is to lead the veterinary profession and the public in the understanding of heartworm disease.
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INTERNAL PARASITE CONTROL
The mission of CAPC (Companion Animal Parasite Council) is to foster animal and human health, while preserving the human-animal bond, through recommendations for the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of parasitic infections.
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PET FOOD
.Get the lowdown on labels. Read how to understand your pet’s food labels and the various claims made by pet foods.
General Resources
ASPCA ANIMAL POISON CENTER
Visit this website if you suspect your cat may have been poisoned or accidentally ingested something.
AVMA – CARE FOR PETS
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is a not-for-profit association representing more than 84,000 veterinarians working in private and corporate practice, government, industry, academia, and uniformed services. The AVMA acts as a collective voice for its membership and for the profession.
C.A.R.E. PET LOSS HELPLINE
The Companion Animal Related Emotions Pet Loss Helpline is a confidential telephone service offered through the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine.
CARECREDIT
CareCredit offers financing options for your pet’s healthcare needs.
ILLINOIS STATE VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
The Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA) predicts, monitors and confronts issues that affect the professional practice and licenses of Illinois veterinarians.
TRUPANION
Trupanion offers pet health insurance that helps to cover future healthcare costs due to unexpected pet illnesses or accidents.
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Small Mammal Resources
GUINEA PIG LYNX
This website is an all around good resources for everything Guinea Pig.
RABBIT RESOURCES
Visit this website for information on rabbit housing, nutrition, behavior, etc.