Educational Links

ASPCA Poison Control Center - For any animal poison related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

ASPCA: Pet Care and Nutrition: Pet Ownership Costs

Companion Animal Parasite Council - Recommendations for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of parasite infections

Growing up with Pets (Novartis) - How to help parents foster strong, healthy relationships between their children and their pets.

Information about purchasing pet medicines from online pharmacies from the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)

Know Heartworms - Heartworm is not only a disease for dogs, cats can get heartworm! Learn more by visiting either of the website links above.

Pet Microchip Lookup: Petlink - You can use this website to find a pet's owners based on the microchip number, independent of the microchipping company.

Petplace.com - Great source for general pet information

Pettravel.com - Worldwide travel resource for pets

Preparing your Pets for Emergencies Makes Sense. Get Ready Now, Department of Homeland Security (PDF)

Ohio State University's Indoor Pet Initiative - Needs, information, and problems concerning your indoor cats and dogs, designed for the enrichment of your indoor pet.

Traveling With Your Pet, December, 2009, American Veterinary Medical Association

Pet Insurance - Learn more about pet health insurance.