There are many websites out there
offering great information about how to care for your animal, whether
holistically or allopathically. Search the topic you're specifically
interested in to narrow down your choices.
Phone Numbers to Have on Hand!
National Pet Recovery Hotline: 800-984-8638
Animal Legal Defense Fund Hotline:
800-555-6517 (for questions regarding animal abuse and neglect,
landlord-tenant issues, problems with vets)
National Animal Poison Control Center:
888-426-4435
Emergency Disaster Hotline: 800-227-4645
Provided by the American Humane Association, this number is for learning
about preparedness for earthquakes or any disaster.
Pet Loss Support Hotline: 888-478-7574
Iowa State University-College of Veterinary Medicine provides a source of
emotional support for those who have lost an animal friend or are
anticipating such a loss.
Spay Helpline: 800-248-SPAY (-7729) SPAY
USA provides free or low cost spay/neuter services to all. Your local
shelters also help in providing similar services.
For the complete list of important numbers to
have, go to
http://www.animalevent.com/ and download a free copy of "16 most
important telephone numbers every pet owner should know".
For those who have received negligent vet
care, see the Veterinary Abuse Network
http://www.vetabusenetwork.com/index.html. See also "Ten Ways to Protect
Your Pet",
http://www.vetabusenetwork.com/TenWaystoProtectYourPet.htm.
General Care
http://www.ah.novartis.com/products/en/cab/interceptor.shtml discusses Interceptor, the heartworm preventative medicine. It has been
found to be effective at 1/10th the dose listed on the label. This product
is preferred by some vets over HeartGard and Sentinel (some dogs have
experienced seizures while taking Sentinel). Before giving any
heartworm preventative, read the insert that comes in the package so you
know what the potential side effects are. A natural alternative to
consider is OreganolTM which is made from the spice Oregano.
You can read more about this product on my site at the
North American Herb & Spice page.
http://www.rescuecritters.com/cpr.html provides information on the
basics of CPR to save your pet's life. The site includes illustrations for
proper technique. For special first aid instructions for cats, see
http://www.sniksnak.com/cathealth/firstaid.html. It could save
your pet's life!
http://www.1800PetMeds.com to save on your pet's medications. All major
brands and prescriptions in stock; all products 100% guaranteed.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/doghealth2/ "Doghealth2 contains an
exchange of information pertaining to dog health (both in pure breed and
mixed breed canines of all ages), primarily regarding the use of drugs that
can or have caused illness and/or death in dogs. The focus is presently on
the drug Rimadyl (carprofen). However, all issues regarding dogs' health can
be addressed at this site. Do you have a dog a dog with arthritis,
orthopedic problems? Your Veterinarian may not be aware of the potential
serious adverse side effects of Rimadyl. Many Veterinary clinics prescribe
it for postoperative pain, etc. There may be safer alternatives. List Owners
are not responsible for contents of e-mail, each post is (copyrighted) by
the author. Permission needed to reuse any text."
http://www.fda.gov/cvm/index/ade/ade_web_rpts.htm The site of the
Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine. You
will find the latest Adverse Event Report data for all veterinary drugs,
including Deramaxx and Rimadyl.
http://www.catfancy.com/catfancy/t/alist45.aspx?category=Health&cid=3603&search=
Cat Fancy Magazine's library of articles dealing with health issues in cats.
Hair Analysis Through
hair analysis, Pettest screens your animal's body for levels of nutritional
and toxic minerals, and reveals imbalances that could cause health problems,
before symptoms even manifest. This simple test can evaluate the rishs and
causes of bone and joint disorders, digestive, heart and thyroid disease,
allergies and even cancer.
www.pettest.net
Behavioral Issues
Following are links to websites which offer
information and insight into addressing behavioral issues. An animal
communication session can also be a useful tool for resolving such issues.
www.k9deb.com is home of Deb McKean, a woman with a wealth of knowledge
about training canines in a respectful, loving manner to elicit the
behaviors you desire in a well behaved dog friend. Specifically see
her article, "Nothing In Life Is Free (NILIF)" at
http://www.k9deb.com/nilif.htm.
http://www.peteducation.com/ a site created by Drs. Foster & Smith
(products for small animals), there are numerous articles about many subjects
here. Search for "separation anxiety in dogs".
http://www.uwsp.edu/psych/dog/dog.htm
http://www.ddfl.org/tips.htm
http://www.flyingdogpress.com/articles.html Site of Suzanne
Clothier, author of "Bones Would Rain From the Sky: Deepening Our
Relationships With Dogs" (see
Books-Animal Behavior to order). Her site contains many great articles
about working with dogs to achieve a mutually respectful relationship.
http://www.cleanrun.com/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=935 See Susan Garrett's
book "Ruff Love" for great tips and techniques to build a better bond and
more responsible relationship with your dog. Susan is a world renowned
agility trainer and promotes positive reinforcement training.
http://www.totalcaninetraining.com for articles on addressing
aggression.
http://www.wonderpuppy.net/ for
ideas about how to deal with barking problems, potty training problems, etc. Seizures and Epilepsy
http://www.canine-epilepsy.com/
Canine Epilepsy Resource Center. Contains detailed information about
what epilepsy and seizures are, offers a variety of ways to assist dogs with
these problems. Includes holistic care alternatives; see "Melatonin", above,
for an additional option. They also have an
article about feline epilepsy at
http://www.canine-epilepsy.com/felineepi.html. To subscribe to the
Epil-K9 chatlist, go to
http://www.canine-epilepsy.com/subscribe.html. See also Susan G. Wynn,
DVM's excellent article
http://www.altvetmed.com/epilepsy.html.
Feral Cats
Alley Cat
Allies www.alleycat.org
Feral Cat Coalition www.feral-cat.com
How to live with a feral cat indoors
http://www.forgottenfelines.com/new/pages/info/bringhome.html
Hooterville Pets Safe House articles about
feral cats and living with them:
http://www.hootervillesafehaus.org/library/index.html
Disasters
http://www.avma.org/disaster/default.asp American Veterinary Medical
Association Disaster website. This page is for veterinarians, animal owners
and others interested in the well-being of animals to prepare for animal
safety in the event of a disaster.
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