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Always ask your veterinarian first about animal health. The primary purpose of this site is to provide additional information you might need after visiting a veterinarian. The links are selected for quality by a veterinary librarian.
Best place to start a search: Veterinary Partner
Addtional quality sites:
New on Pet Health
(4/14/08) --Partners in Health videos on dog and cat care from Cornell.
(4/28/08)--Calming Music for Dogs--Through a Dog's Ear--article from Veterinary Practice News
- Find a board-certified specialist AVMA) -- e.g. dermatology, ophthalmology
- Companion Animals, Animal Welfare Information Center (USDA)
- Nutritional Advice/Diets ( American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition)
- VegePets--informational site of British veterinarian Andrew Knight
- UIUC Pet Columns- written weekly by experts from the Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
- Healthypet.com, AAHA - mostly dogs and cats; good information on fees, complaints, medical records
- Animal Health Care (Canadian VMA -- also in French)
- Merck Veterinary Manual — concise, sometimes difficult to use, but comprehensive guide, for veterinarians.
- Herbs, Botanicals, and Other Products, Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Intute Veterinary Gateway--U.K.
- Free Animal Health Resources Web Sites (Cornell Veterinary Library)
- Pets
and Pet Health, Medlineplus (National Library of
Medicine)
Insurance
Insurance--talk to your veteriarian about insurance first.
The links below offer news, comparisons, will plus information other options such as savings accounts or CareCredit to consider in addition to or instead of insurance. Please let me know if you find other useful sites about pet insurance (annviera at utk dot edu). Thanks.
NEWS: National American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) FORMED
Pet Health Insurance Gains Ground in North America (JAVMA March 1, 2007)
AVMA guidelines on Companion Animal Insurance May 2003 American Veterinary Medical Association
AAHA Cost of Veterinary Care/Pet Insurance FAQ American Animal Hospital Association
Pet Connection : a blog written by Dr. Marty Becker, Gina Spadafiori, Christie Keith, Susan and Dr. Rolan Tripp. Pet Connection provides commentary from experts and also allows comments from people with experience using insurance. Pet Connection on Insurance; Pet Connection on Insurance as a Benefit of Employment
Do you need pet insurance? Nolo Press outstanding publisher of legal guides for people.
Considering purchasing health insurance for your pet? Read Chapter Six, Financial Commitments, in Dr. Nakaya's book on making health decisions on behalf of animal companions. It is a comprehensive discussion of the financial aspects of pet care, including but not limited to pet health insurance. Dr. Nakaya recommends a savings acount as an alternative or compliment to insurance.
Trends Magazine (American Animal Hospital Association), March/April 2007 issue, pages 35-43 compared 9 different pet insurance plans: Embrace Pet Insurance, The Hartville Group, PetFirst Healthcare, Pethealth Inc., Pet Partners Inc., Petplan Insurance, Pets Best Insurance, Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI) and Vetinsurance Ltd. in an article titled "A Guide to Pet Insurance" by Jennifer Merchant Sullivan. Unfortunately, this article is not available from the Trends Magazine web site directly. Request it on interlibrary loan at your local library.
Comparison of Insurance Plans: PetInsuranceReview.com compares and update information on 9 plans in the U.S. and 3 in Canada. Includes reviews by customers.
CareCredit is another financing option that can be used with or without insurance.
TN Laws and TN Vet Licensure Verification, Financial Planning
- TENNESEE LAWS and Licensure Verification
- Animal Laws of Tennessee (Compiled and Edited, 2004, UT Law School Animal Law Project)
- Licensure Verification TN Dept. of Health - check on a veterinarian's license status and/or see if there are any complaints against him/her (see Licensure Verification link) or find a licensed veterinary facility (see Licensed Health Facilities Listings link). Also on this site are links to file a complaint (see Filing a Complaint link) and the rules and regulations governing veterinarians, vet facilities, technicians, animal control agencies and euthanasia technicians (see Rules and Regulations link).
Legal Information for Dog Owners from Nolo Press
Estate Planning
- Pet's Future Without You, The Humane Society of the United States
- Estate Planning for Pets, Estate Planning for Pets Foundation
Books
Recommended: the approximately 40 books in the "...for Dummies" series on pets (www.dummies.com). The series includes books on specific breeds, species (fish, rabbits, ferrets, birds, reptiles) and common problems (housetraining, dog training, choosing a dog, senior dogs). (Disclosure)
- Kindred Spirt Kindred Care: Making Health Decisions on Behalf of Our Animal Companions by Shannon Fujimoto Nakaya is a balanced, holistic and comprehensive guide to the topic. Considering health insurance for your pet? Financial Commitments, Chapter Six of Dr. Nakaya's book, is a comprehensive discussion of the financial aspects of pet care, including but not limited to, pet health insurance.
- The Merck / Merial Manual for Pet Health home edition edited by Cynthia Kahn and Scott Line The 1345 page manual, based on the Merck Veterinary Manual (http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp) , covers dogs, cats, and horses (chapters 1-57) plus birds, exotic pets and 10 special subjects chapter 58-85). A majority of the 200 plus contributors are veterinary faculty; the rest are private practitioners or are in government or non-government organizations. The list of contributors includes the section written by each; however, none of the articles/chapters are attributed to a particular contributor. Includes glossary, index, reader's guide. Special subjects include diagnostic texts and imaging, drugs and vaccines, pain management, travel, cancer and tumors, human-animal bond. Read a review of the manual from the New York Times.
Specific
Animals
- Fish
- Petfish.net, run by volunteers — includes ads, newsletters, forum, FAQ, articles, reviews...
- Ornamental fish, USDA Extension/AquaNIC — gateway to electronic aquaculture resources
- PetEducation.com, Drs. Foster and Smith — on Fish
- Marine Aquarium Societies of North America — includes chat and Marine Scene Newsletter (1995-present)
- Marine Aquarium Council — international, includes newsletter, standards, conservation, and certification
- Dogs
- Pet Owner's Guide to Cancer (Cornell) (New 4/14/08)
- Senior Dogs Project--Finding, Adopting, and Caring for the Older Dog
- S.H.A.P.E. Body Condition Guide for Dogs
- Hair Loss, UTCVM- Hairloss information
- Pet Health Topics, WSU CVM — anatomy, diseases, common problems, procedures
- AAHA Healthy Pet
- Nutritional Advice/Diets (American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition)
- Designer Dogs, National Geographic
- k9aggression.com — education, inspiration and support through online communication
- Where to have your pet spayed or neutered, HSUS
- Y2Spay, VIN — links and slide presentation on why and when to spay/neuter
- Canine Hip Dysplasia -- Univeristy of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program
- American Heartworm Society Treatment Guidelines
- Tail Docking in Dogs Policy Brief (British Veterinary Association)
- Canine Inherited Disorders Database -- Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Center, UPEI and CVMA
- Canine Epilepsy Network -- University of Missouri, Columbia, and others
- Skin Problems in Dogs UT Skin Vet (UTCVM)
- All About Dog Houses
- Asheville NC Humane Society Dog House Plan by William R. Meade III
- Ontario Human Society--Ideal Doghouse for Ontario's Outdoor Dogs
- HSUS--Do You Chain Your Dog?
- Dogs Deserve Better--Anti-chaining resources
- Refuse to Use Chemlawn from the Toxics Action Center Boston MA USA
- Calming music for dogs--Through a Dog's Ear
- Obesity in Dogs--AVMA Collections
- Cats
- Cat Care Videos from Cornell New (4/14/08)
- S.H.A.P.E. body condition guide for cats
- Cats Indoors! The Campaign for Safer Birds and Cats, American Bird Conservatory
- Indoor Cat Inititative (Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine)
Guía Para Propeitarios de Gatos Que Viven Dentro De Casa, Sin Acceso a Exteriores (Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine) - Cat Owner Resources, Cornell Feline Health Center
- Pet Health Topics, WSU CVM — anatomy, diseases, common problems, procedures
- AAHA Senior Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats, AAHA
- Nutritional Advice/Diets ( American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition)
- Where to have your pet spayed or neutered, HSUS
- Y2Spay, VIN — links and slide presentation on why and when to spay/neuter
- American Association of Feline Practitioners Behavior Guidelines(.pdf)
- American Association of Feline Practitioners--Panel Report on Feline Senior Care
- American Heartworm Society Treatment Guidelines
- Alley Cat Allies -- includes under Resrouces, the Feral Friends Network, a directory of local organizations
- Horses
- Horses, Texas A&M AgNIC Equine Science
- Horse Links, Animal Science Department, University of Tennessee
- Equine Guelph (Ontario Veterinary College)
- Horse Health Articles from the American Association of Equine Practitioners
- Own Responsibly brochure from the Unwanted Horse Coalition
- Birds
- Exotic Pet Vet Net, Dr. M Wissman and Bill Parsons
- Companion Parrot Quarterly
- American Association Avian Veterinarians -- Public Area Including Care Topics
- Reptiles
- Exotic Pet Vet Net, Dr. M Wissman and Bill Parsons
- Melissa Kaplan's Herp Care Collection, the author of Iguanas for Dummies
- Small Mammals
- Ferret Central
- House Rabbit Society
- Exotic Pet Vet Net, Dr. M Wissman and Bill Parsons
- So You Want to Buy and Exotic Animal -- Brochure from Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre (.pdf)
- Guinea Pigs (Guinealynx)
- Bugs
- Goats and Sheep
- Goats, Small Ruminant Extension Program, UT Animal Science
- Camelidynamics, Marty McGhee Bennett — articles on training and handling
- Alpacanation
- Potbellied Pigs
- Potbellied Pigs, North American Potbellied Pig Association
- Primates
- The Perils of Keeping Monkeys as Pets, National Geographic News 9/03
- Primates as Pets, Wisconsin Primate Research Center
- Exotic Pet Vet Net, Dr. M Wissman and Bill Parsons
- Wildlife
- FAQs: Wildlife, TN Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) — what to do when you find wild orphaned animals
- Humans
- Medlineplus,
National Library of Medicine
- Medlineplus,
National Library of Medicine
Specific
Problems
- Find a Board Certified Veterinarian, AVMA
- Overweight/Obese Pets
- Fitness Solutions for dogs and cats (Hill's Pet Food PetFit Challenge)
- VegePets--veterinarian Andrew Knight
- Obesity in Dogs--AVMA Collections
- Petsercise (Pet Health Council--U.K.)
- Cancer
- Pet Owner's Guide to Cancer from Cornell
- Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Sparky Fights Back, Josée Clerens and John Clifton
- Animal Cancer Center -- Colorado State University
- Canine and Feline Geriatric Oncology by Alice Villalobos
For more information about the book, including a review see section
"Our Oncologist"at: http://www.dogtalktheradioshow.com/dogtalkteam.htm
- Pet Owner's Guide to Cancer from Cornell
- Feline Chronic Renal Failure - Kidneys
- Dog Behavior
- American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior Position Statements
- American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior Pet Behavior Articles
- Tips, the San Francisco SPCA
- Treat and Train, Dr. Sophia Yin — training system
- Desensitizing dominantly aggressive dogs, Veterinary Medicine, DEC 1999 — PDF article
- 10 situations to avoid if your dog is dominantly aggressive, Veterinary Medicine, NOV 1999 — PDF article
- Teaching your aggressive dog deferential behavior, Veterinary Medicine, NOV 1999 — PDF article
- PetFax, Tufts University Behavior Clinic Remote Consulting Service
- k9aggression.com — education, inspiration and support through online communication
- Turid Rugaas -- Calming Signals Community
- Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) - Find a Trainer in the U.S. or other countries
- Dr. Sophia Yin's Animal Behavior Answers
- Calming music for dogs--Through a Dog's Ear
- Designer Dogs, National Geographic
- Cat Behavior
- Cat Behavior Tips, the San Francisco SPCA
- American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior Pet Behavior Articles
- PetFax, Tufts University Behavior Clinic Remote Consulting Service
- Diseases pets might transmit to people (zoonoses), National Center for Infectious Diseases/CDC
- Portosystemic Shunt Disease (also called liver or hepatic shunts)
- Hair Loss, UTCVM
- Genetics in Purebred Dogs
- AVAR Dog Disease Guide (see under Resources)
- Medical and Genetic Aspects of Purebred Dogs, Clark and Stainer 1993, SF991.M42 1994
- The Genetic Connection: A Guide to Health Problems in Purebred Dogs, Ackerman 1999, SF756.5.A2 1999
- Canine Inherited Disorders Database -- Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Center, UPEI and CVMA
- Canine Genetic Diseases Network -- University of Missouri, Columbia, and others
- Animal Hoarding, Tufts University - The Hoarding of Animals Research Consortium
- Physical Therapy for Animals, David Levine, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
- AAHA Senior Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats, AAHA
- Where to have you pet spayed or neutered, HSUS
- Y2Spay, VIN — links and slide presentation on why and when to spay/neuter
- Skin Problems in Dogs UT Skin Vet (UTCVM)
Clinical
Trials
- Clincal Trials (Information about Clinical Trials in humans from MedlinePlus)
- UT College of Veterinary Medicine Clincal Trials listed by species:
- Dogs and Cats:
- Cancer:
- Animal Cancer Institute
- Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists
- Animal Cancer Center Ongoing Clinical Trials -- Colorado State University
- Paralysis:
Tennessee: Clubs, Associations, State Government
- Knoxville Veterinary Medical Association — includes finding a vet in Knoxville
- Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association — includes finding a vet in Tennessee
- University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
- Tennessee Valley Exotic Bird Club
- Knoxville Guinea Pig Rescue
- HABIT, The Human-Animal Bond in Tennessee
- Tennessee Llama Community
- H.E.R.O. of Pets Consortium — includes educational information on humane pet and animal ownership
- State Veterinarian and Animal Health Information and Regulations, Tennessee Department of Agriculture
- FAQs: Wildlife, TN Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) — what do to when you find wild orphaned animals
- C.A.I.T (Companion Animal Initiative of Tennessee UT CVM)
Social Networking, Travel, Play, & Activities: Off-Leash, Dog Parks, Dog Walks etc.
- Dogster.com
- Catster.com
- Taking Your Pet on the Plane, Nolo Press
- Air Travel with Your Dog or Cat, the Air Transport Association (Please Note: To access this free PDF booklet, you must first register with the website and then go through the ordering process.)
- PetsWelcome.com — informative site about traveling with your pet
- TravelPets.com — directory of pet-friendly lodging worldwide
- Importing pets to the U.S. and Traveling Outside the U.S. with Pets, CDC
- Traveling with Your Pet, Univ. of Illinois Veterinary Library — articles, books, airlines, and links
- Travel & Transport — Animal Welfare Information Center/USDA
- Dog Play, Diane Blackman - activities for dogs
- Dog Parks, Bark Magazine
- Dogpark.com - discussion list and web site
- Dog Walk Events list
- Healthy Pet Hospital Locator — find AAHA accredited hospital where you plan to travel
- Urbanhound.com: Legal, health, and service info. plus events, message boards, etc. for NY, SF, and Chicago
Human-Animal Bond/Pet Loss and Bereavement
- Cornell Pet Loss Support Hotline - includes a list of other hotlines and other resources
- Pet Loss and Bereavement articles, Delta Society
- Pet Loss Recover Group, Veterinary Social Work Services, UT College of Veterinary Medicine
- For Families with Pets, Argus Institute, Colorado State University
- Center for the Human-Animal Bond (Purdue) -- Related Sites
Companion Animals in Habitats for Elders
- Eden Alternative -- Habitats for people who live and work in long-term care facilities
- What are Old People For? by William Thomas HQ1061.T56 2004 AG-VETMED Library
- The Tuskegee Behavior Test for Selecting Therapy Dogs -- A comprehensive how-to package for interpreting canine postures and screening dogs to work in nursing homes & hospitals
Emergencies/Disasters, Poison Control, First Aid
- AVMA Disaster Preparedness - brochure and websites
- Animals in Emergencies and Preparedness Tips , TN Emergency Management Agency
- Disaster Response: Top 10 Ways to Make a Real Impact -- The Horse.com, By Janice Baker, DVM, and Rebecca Gimenez, PhD
- Animal Poison Control Center, ASPCA
- Poisonous Plants Database, Cornell University
- Enviro-Health Links - Pesticide Exposure (NIH/NLM)
- Household Products Database (NIH/NLM) -- includes pet care products
- Pet First Aid , American Red Cross - book and chapters that offer first aid classes
Internet Search and Evaluation Tips
- Please ask your veterinarian first about your pet's health; he/she should be your first and best source of information.
- The links on this page are carefully chosen using criteria in the search tips below by a veterinary librarian.
- If what you need isn't on this page, the search and evaluation tips will help you perform better searches and evaluate the information found.
- Internet Search and Evaluation Tips from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
- Finding and Evaluating Health Information on the Web - Medical Library Association
- Evaluating Health Information - Medlineplus National Library of Medicine
- Evaluating Internet Health Information: A Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine
Blogs, Radio Shows, Columns, Podcasts
- Pet Connection (Universal Press Syndicate)
News and blogs by Dr. Marty Becker, Gina Spadafiori, Christie Keith, Susan and Dr. Rolan Tripp (about)
- Pet Central (award winning host Steve Dale broadcast since 1997 on WGN Radio, Chicago Sundays 8-10 p.m.)
- UIUC Pet Columns-experts from the Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine issue a new pet or horse column most weeks. RSS feed available. Also available in podcast: Illini Pet Pod
- Podcasts -- to find more podcasts in veterinary medicine from colleges of veterinary medicine, search google using advanced search, limit domain to .edu and type in [podcast veterinary] or [podcast pet]. That's how these podcasts from KState were identified:
KState Pet Health Podcasts : Leptospirosis, orthopedics, dental health
KState Podcasts--scroll down to the end to Pet Health
Selected by Ann Viera, Librarian at the University of Tennessee. 865.974.9015
Updated May 12, 2008
Disclosure: Wiley, the publisher of the "Dummies" series provided several copies of the Dummies books on pets for door prizes for the 2007 UT CVM continuing education conference in Knoxville upon request. The request was made in order to inform veterinarians about the good quality of the series. Otherwise there is no financial relationship between the UT CVM or the UT Libraries and the publisher of the Dummies books on pets
Merck & Co., the publisher of the Merck/Merial Manual for Pet Health provided two copies of the book for door prizes for the 2008 UT CVM continuing education conference in Knoxville upon request. The request was made in order to inform veterinarians about the good quality of the book. Otherwise there is no financial relationship between the UT CVM or the UT Libraries and the publisher of the Merck & Co.
Shannon Fujimoto Nakaya DVM, the author of Kindred Spirit Kindred Care provided two copies of the book for door prizes for the 2007 UT CVM continuing education conference in Knoxville upon request. The request was made in order to inform veterinarians about the good quality of the book. Otherwise there is no financial relationship between the UT CVM or the UT Libraries and Dr. Nakaya.
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