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!
Online Pet Med Warning: We get it—ordering your pet’s medications and prescription foods online is easy and convenient. In fact, it’s why we have a trusted online pharmacy partner. However, we caution our clients about ordering from other online pet med retailers because it’s not uncommon for orders to be filled incorrectly or medications to be mishandled and repackaged. Read more here.
Pet Food Recalls: The number of pet food recalls is rising. The FDA provides a searchable list of all the pet recalls in the United States. Click here to visit the FDA. If you think your pet is having an adverse effect to anything that they may have eaten, please call us at 919-380-1157.
Choosing a New Puppy: This is a nice starter guide of things that you should consider when you are thinking about getting a puppy. Click here for more information.
Heartworm Society: Everything you ever wanted to know about heartworm disease can be found here!
Behavior Problems: Founded by Brian Kilcommons and Sharon Wilson, best-selling authors and recognized experts on animal training and behavior, this site is a terrific resource for advice on a variety of behavioral problems. If you want to learn more about feline house soiling, barking dogs, aggression, or any other behavioral problem, click here to this one out!
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.
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. Click here for more information.
Rainbow Bridge: Anyone who has ever lost a pet should visit this wonderful site. It is a terrific tribute to our lost family members. Check it out here.
West Nile Virus: AdviceThis site is maintained by the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, and has the latest information on the spread of West Nile Virus in the US, as well as information on disease transmission, symptoms, etc. Visit the CDC.
THC and Your Pet: What you need to know about cannabis toxicity and your pet’s safety. Click here for more information.