Veterinary Resources
Veterinary Resources
Veterinary Partners
Veterinary Partners is a reliable and trusted source of veterinary information. The veterinarians and experts of the Veterinary Information Network (VIN) provide insight into animal health, medications, therapies and many other topics. VIN is the world’s first and largest online veterinary database.
Pet Poison Helpline
Pet Poison Helpline is a 24-hour animal poison control service available throughout the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean for pet owners and veterinary professionals. They offer assistance with treating a potentially poisoned pet and offer great informational resources on most toxins.
Heartworms, Fleas & Ticks
The American Heartworm Society
The American Heartworm Society offers educational articles to help further the understanding of heartworm disease to both veterinary professionals and pet owners. Their website provides information already known in the veterinary community as well as newer scientific developments.
Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC)
The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) is an independent council of veterinary professionals that created guidelines for optimal control of both internal and external parasites. These veterinarians, veterinary parasitologists, and other animal health care professionals offer expertise in parasitology, internal medicine, public health, and much more.
Tick Encounter
The Tick Encounter Resource Center at the University of Rhode Island is an outreach program that provides information for tick control and tick-bite protection. They provide wonderful insight on how to stay active and enjoy nature while protecting your pet from tick-borne diseases.
Financing Pet Care
Consumers Advocate (Pet Insurance)
Researching and comparing pet insurance policies is a great way to find the right fit in order to help keep your pet healthy and your checkbook happy. For a non-comprehensive review of plans, and to visit direct websites, please visit Consumers Advocate.
You may also want to consider self-insuring your pet by starting a pet savings account. Insurance policies can be restrictive, but with a private savings account your saved finances can be used toward any treatment at any time.
Traveling with your pet
APHIS/USDA
Traveling with your pet? APHIS provides information on all animal health requirements specific for every destination. This includes time frames for obtaining a health certificate, updating vaccinations, diagnostic testing, and administration of medications/treatments.
