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The links presented here are ones we think are well written
and you may find beneficial. Veterinarians at other veterinary
hospitals who share a similar practice philosophy as the doctors
at Desert Care have written many of the articles posted here,
but we take no responsibility for the content or information
contained on those other sites, and we do not exert any editorial
or other control over those sites. We post them here because
of the concise and eloquent way they are presented and to provide
you a simpler method of finding pertinent medical information
on the Internet.
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if you find links that are dead.
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to find a specific word on the page.
Pre-Anesthetic and Diagnostic Blood Testing
- An excellent summary of the
basic diagnostic blood tests used for diagnosis of health problems
as well as pre-anesthetic screen. We strongly recommend regular
blood testing on all animals over 7 years of age as well as
ANY animal undergoing an anesthetic procedure. Read this article
to learn why.
The Perfect Pet -
All the things you can do to ensure your pet's health is perfect!
Should You Spay or Neuter Your Pet?
- An overview of the common reasons
why people don't want to spay or neuter their pet and medical
reasons why they should.
Why to Spay or Neuter? - There
a number of reasons why you should spay or neuter your animal
as well as a number of misconceptions about the procedure
you should understand.
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GENERAL
PET CARE INFORMATION
The Pet Care Forum -
An excellent library of information on nearly every animal disease
treated in veterinary medicine! This library of information
is written by veterinarians for pet owners and is hosted by
a powerful research resource for veterinarians called VIN (the
Veterinary Information Network). All the veterinarians at ACH
regularly access this site to research cases and ask questions
of the many VIN specialists!
AAHA Pet Care
Library - A massive library,
from the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), of helpful
articles for pet owners on topics like Behavior, Common Health
Problems, The Human-Animal Bond, Nutrition, Pet Care Topics,
and Preventive Care.
AVMA: Care for Pets - A site from the American Veterinary Medical Association
on basic pet care topics.
Worldwide Web Virtual Library: Veterinary
Medicine - The WWW Virtual
Library Veterinary Medicine is a selected collection of veterinary
medical Internet resources. This page began operation on December
7, 1994. More comprehensive links are located on the NetVet
Veterinary Resources homepage.
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Aging and Your Pet - An excellent summary of things to watch for as your
pet ages.
AltVetMed - Holistic
Veterinary Medicine - Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Herbal Medicine,
Homeopathy, Nutritional Therapy & Other Complementary or Alternative
Modalities
Anesthesia and Your Pet - An excellent review of anesthetic safety and how
the anesthetic procedure is conducted.
Canine Good Citizen - If your dog has good manners, he or she may be eligible
for an award from the American Kennel Club...
All Pets Dental - General Dental Care from veterinary dentist, Dr. Jan
Bellows.
Carnassial Tooth Abscess
- the most commonly fractured
and removed tooth in the mouth of a dog.
Pet Dentistry
- A Virtual Look - take
a look at the difference between healthy teeth and gums, and
the severe more commonly seen dental diseases.
EMERGENCY
& Critical Care Topics (Dr. Tilley)
- Excellent collection of articles on the most important emergency
topics for pet owners and veterinarians.
First
Aid - Another helpful site
from AAHA covering many basic Pet First Aid issues.
Medical Muddle on the Internet
- Fact or Fallacy? You can't
always trust the medical information found on the internet.
From the PLUGGED IN section of the Baltimore Sun Papers
Sometimes Kindness Hurts-
It's usually best to leave what appears to be an orphaned animal
alone. Here's why...
Nutrition
Topics (Dr. Tilley) - Anorexia, Eating Stool, Obesity, Eating Non-food
Items, Weight Loss
Opportunistic Infections and Your
Pet - an article from the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about pets as a source
for human infection (zoonotic infection).
The Common Tapeworm
- Noticing "grains
of rice" that move? Something that looks like sesame
seeds in your pet's bedding? Where do tapeworms come from
and why do they come back? Click here and find out.
Pet Nutrition - an excellent site from a veterinary nutritionist
at the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Many QuickTime video demonstrations on this site.
Nutrition
- The Foundation of Health - A
nice site written by a veterinarian with several good articles
listed at the bottom.
Fatty Acids - You and
Your Pet - A thorough
discussion of the essential fatty acids, how they work, and
how to use them.
Neutriceuticals:
Questions to Ask - Neutriceuticals,
Alternative and Complementary Medicine. An excerpt from the
Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine Nutrition
Web Site.
Poisonous Plants - This is a growing reference from Cornell University
that includes plant images, pictures of affected animals and
presentations concerning the botany, chemistry, toxicology,
diagnosis and prevention of poisoning of animals by plants and
other natural flora (fungi, etc.).
Plants and Your Cat
- get the facts on flora,
fauna, and your feline! Many of them can be deadly!
Poisons
- a variety of articles
on substances toxic to dogs and cats.
Animal Poison
Control Center - The
ASPCA Animal Poison Control is a unique, emergency hotline
providing 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week telephone assistance
to veterinarians and animal owners. The Center's hotline veterinarians
can quickly answer questions about toxic substances found
in our everyday surroundings that can be dangerous to animals.
There is a $45 consultation
fee paid by the animal owner, veterinarian or product
manufacturer.
NewPet.com - a wealth of information for soon-to-be pet owners.
Picking the Perfect Puppy
- things you should consider
before picking a puppy.
The
Art of Raising a Puppy - This complete guide, illustrated with more than 80 photographs, explains the
stages of puppy development, how to communicate with your
pup how to begin a complete training program, and how to deal
with common problems like chewing, jumping up, and paper-training.
The Art of Raising A Puppy is an essential source of wisdom,
information, and inspiration for anyone who loves and cares
for a puppy.
Safe Pet Guidelines for Immunocompromised People
- A review of the risks and benefits
of pet ownership to people with compromised immune function.
Sled Dog Central - Information about sled dogs that fans may enjoy.
Why to Spay or Neuter? - There
a number of reasons why you should spay or neuter your animal
as well as a number of misconceptions about the procedure
you should understand.
Travel
and Your Pet - Pets on the Go for the Jet Set
Pet - is a multi-faceted web site offering everything from a comprehensive database
of pet-friendly accommodations and expert advice on the best
places to stay to articles on noteworthy, pet-oriented destinations
and recreational retreats.
Waltham
Forum - Every year, millions of pounds ($) are invested in
WALTHAM research programs. These programs are aimed at determining
the nutritional and behavioral needs of companion animals; and
then developing products which meet these needs in a practical
way. It is WALTHAM that provides the science behind world-leading
brands such as Pedigree. and Whiskas., as well as Cesar., Sheba., Trill., Aquarian., Winergy. and Exelpet..
Worldwide Web Virtual Library: Veterinary
Medicine - The WWW Virtual
Library Veterinary Medicine is a selected collection of veterinary
medical Internet resources. This page began operation on December
7, 1994. More comprehensive links are located on the NetVet
Veterinary Resources homepage.
LASER
SURGERY LINKS
AccuVet - The
homepage of the company that markets veterinary CO2 laser units.
Much helpful information on how laser surgery is superior to
traditional surgery in most situations.
Declawing Your Cat? - See
this site to learn about our "guilt-free" declaw procedure with
LASER.
Laser Surgery and Your Pet - A highly informative site on laser surgery for pets.
BREED INFORMATION
Breed Newsgroups
- A massive list of existing news groups dedicated to specific
breeds.
FELINE SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Behavior Guides for Cats
- This helpful article covers
the majority of behavior problems with cats including Inappropriate
Elimination, Aggression, Eating House Plants, Scratching, Vocalization
and more.
Feline-Behavior.com
- a nice site covering many
feline behavior facts and problems sponsored by Friskies.
Inappropriate
Elimination - Learn
what elimination is abnormal and what you can do. Also try
these articles: 1,
2,
3.
Declawing Your Cat? - See
this site to learn about our "guilt-free" declaw procedure with
LASER.
General
Health Care
Feeding
Your Cat
Provides basic feeding guidelines and common feeding problems
Feline
Behavior Problems: House Soiling
Explains problems associated with house soiling and offers
suggestions for making the litter box "user friendly"
Feline
Behavior Problems
Provides information on common behavior problems and ways
to modify inappropriate behavior
Feline
Vaccines: Benefits and Risks
Presents basic information on feline vaccines and the benefits
and risks of vaccinating
The
Special Needs of the Senior Cat
Discusses the aging process and its affect on the cat and
tips on caring for an elderly cat
Vaccines
and Sarcomas: A Concern for Cat Owners
Developed by the Vaccine-Associate Feline Sarcoma Task Force
in response to the growing concerns about vaccine-induced
sarcomas
Infectious
Diseases
Feline
Infectious Peritonitis
Answers questions on signs of the disease, diagnosis, and
prevention
Feline
Immunodeficiency Virus
Includes information on common signs of the disease, how the
virus is spread, diagnostic tests, and caring for an FIV-infected
cat
Feline
Leukemia Virus
Answers the most commonly asked questions about this virus,
including prevention
Medical
Disorders
Asthma
in Cats (Feline Asthma)
Explains signs, diagnosis, treatment, and home care of the
asthmatic cat. Click
Here to learn about the latest treatments for cats with
asthma.
Diabetes
in Cats
Explains signs, diagnosis, treatment, and home care of the
diabetic cat
Feline
Lower Urinary Tract Disease
Provides information on treatment of urinary obstruction and
dietary recommendations to prevent struvite and urolith formation
in the cat's urine
Gastrointestinal
Parasites of Cats
Describes life cycle of gastrointestinal parasites and the
importance of routine fecal exams for cats
Feline
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
A heart disease where areas of heart muscle enlarge and thicken
-- is the most common heart disease in cats.
Inflammatory
Bowel Disease
Discusses basic information on IBD, including dietary and
medical treatments
Toxoplasmosis
Primary focus is on the life cycle of this parasite and ways
to minimize human exposure; also discusses diagnosis and treatment
of the disease in cats
PetDiabetes.org - an excellent site with all you will need to know about
managing this difficult condition. This site lists all the methods
of blood glucose testing at home and where to get the necessary
supplies.
Feline Future
- A compendium of interesting facts, tips, and notes about the
feline species.
Feline Resources
- from the PBS show "Nature"
Hyperthyroidism in
Cats - with renal failure, this is the other most common
condition diagnosed in aged cats. This article nicely describes
the disease as well as the 3 major treatment options. At ACH,
we have found radioiodine treatment to be the most cost effective
and least traumatic treatment for your pet. Although, the initial
expense is greater, long term it is our treatment of choice.
Radioactive Iodine
Treatment - information
and instructions on why this is the best method for treatment
of feline hyperthyroidism.
Plants
and Your Cat - get the facts on flora, fauna, and your feline!
Many of them can be deadly!
Renal Failure in Cats
- an all to commonly diagnosed condition in aged cats.
Taste
and Your Cat - cats have a very great sensitivity to taste.
Cats
With Broken Tails - this problem can be much more than cosmetic.
Toxoplasmosis
- what pregnant women and immunosuppressed people should know.
Vaccine-Associated Sarcomas
- issues to consider in relation to vaccination of, and how
often to vaccinate cats.
CANINE
SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Picking the Perfect Puppy
- things you should consider before picking a puppy.
The
Whelping & Rearing of Puppies - a complete and practical
guide. All who breed should own this book.
Behavior
Guides for Dogs - This helpful
article covers the majority of behavior problems with dogs including
Aggression, House Soiling, Anxiety, Senility, Destructive Behavior,
Coprophagia (ingestion of feces) and more.
Pet Diabetes.org - an excellent site with all you will need to know about
managing this difficult condition. This site lists all the methods
of blood glucose testing at home and where to get the necessary
supplies.
Digestive Upset in Dogs
- vomiting and diarrhea in dogs,
an all to common occurrence.
Diarrhea - Dietary
Management in Dogs - A
nice article from a gastroenterologist and leading authority
on gastrointestinal disease in dogs and cats from the College
of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University.
Diarrhea - Clostridial
Enteritis in Dogs - a
frequently recognized cause of chronic intermittent diarrhea
in dogs caused by the bacterium Clostridium perfringens.
Dog Owner's Guide - the online magazine for pet and show dog owners.
Hip Dysplasia - a non-veterinary site with a general description
about hip dysplasia and several links of benefit. See also another
good site on Treating
Canine Hip Dysplasia.
Orthopedic Foundation of America (OFA)
- An organization dedicated
to diagnosis and prevention of hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia,
autoimmune thyroiditis, congenital heart disease, and patellar
luxation.
Hypothyroidism in Dogs
- a relatively common condition
of low thyroid hormone production.
NewPet.com - NewPet contains a wealth of helpful resources for
new, or soon-to-be, pet owners. There is a world of fun tips
and helpful hints on where to get a new pet and how to care
for the new addition once you bring your bundle of joy home.
Parvo
Virus - a real problem in Alaska
Puppy
Mills - information you should know before purchasing a puppy.
BEHAVIOR INFORMATION
Homepage of Veterinary Behaviorist,
Wayne Hunthausen, DVM. - Dr.
Hunthausen has many highly informative articles on his web site
as well as he performs telephone consultations. See the links
on the left for articles and the links on the top for information
about consultations.
Gary Wilkes, who
used to work with Karen Pryor, has much more on clicker training
and some unique gadgets.
Terry Ryan - author
of "The Bark Stops Here" and "The Toolbox for Remodeling Your
Problem Dog" also has a good web-site for products and information.
Behavior Guides for Cats
- This helpful article covers
the majority of behavior problems with cats including Inappropriate
Elimination, Aggression, Eating House Plants, Scratching, Vocalization
and more.
Feline-Behavior.com - a
nice site covering many feline behavior facts and problems
sponsored by Friskies.
Inappropriate
Elimination - Learn
what elimination is abnormal and what you can do. Also try
these articles: 1,
2,
3.
Behavior
Guides for Dogs - This helpful
article covers the majority of behavior problems with dogs including
Aggression, House Soiling, Anxiety, Senility, Destructive Behavior,
Coprophagia (ingestion of feces) and more.
Good Dog.com - A Guide to Training
Your Dog - An excellent consultation
service for pet owners struggling with behavioral problems.
Dr. Rolan Tripp, a veterinary behaviorist, and a regular guest
on Animal Planet's Petsburg, USA and Good Dog USA, provides
this service. Dr. Tripp is an expert on Separation Anxiety.
SPECIFIC DISEASES AND PROBLEMS
BRAIN
PROBLEMS:
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CANCER:
Oncolink
Vet - University
of Pennsylvania Cancer Center
Chemotherapy
in Veterinary Medicine - When it's used, how it works,
potential side effects (not the same as humans!), what to
expect. Easy to read (from the University of Pennsylvania
Cancer Center).
Chemotherapy
of Neoplastic Disease (Cancer) - More than you ever wanted
to know about cancer and chemotherapy from the Purdue College
of Veterinary Medicine. Not the easiest to read.
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CARDIAC
(HEART) DISEASE:
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EATING,
DIGESTION, & ELIMINATION PROBLEMS:
Clostridial Enteritis - Diarrhea
- a frequently recognized cause
of chronic intermittent diarrhea in dogs caused by the bacterium
Chlostridium perfringens.
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ENDOCRINE
PROBLEMS:
Pet Diabetes.org - an excellent site with all you will need to know about
managing this difficult condition. This site lists all the methods
of blood glucose testing at home and where to get the necessary
supplies.
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EYE
PROBLEMS:
Eye
Problems - a thorough list
of all the common eye problems seen in dogs and cats.
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GENETIC
PROBLEMS:
A Guide to Hereditary and Congenital
Diseases in Dogs - an informative,
but not too user-friendly site. We recommend you copy the text
in Section I about your breed into Notepad, and then switch
back and forth to find the various diseases.
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INFECTIONS
(see also Skin Problems):
Infectious
Diseases - excellent summary
of the major bacterial, viral, & fungal.
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IMMUNE
SYSTEM PROBLEMS:
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LIVER
PROBLEMS:
Liver Diseases of Dogs and Cats
- a thorough covering of all the
major liver conditions diagnosed in dogs and cats with illustrations.
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KIDNEY/URINARY
PROBLEMS:
Canine and Feline Nephrology
and Urology - a site with
many helpful links concerning all forms of kidney disease in
dogs and cats by a veterinary urologist.
Renal Failure in
Cats - an all to commonly diagnosed condition in aged cats.
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LUNG
PROBLEMS:
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ORTHOPEDIC
PROBLEMS (Bone & Muscle):
Arthritis - Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine
ACL (Anterior
Cruciate Ligament) Injuries in Dogs - a site of helpful
links about this common knee injury in large breed dogs from
a non-veterinarian.
Growth Related Diseases - this
page covers the many orthopedic diseases that can affect growing
animals like Panosteitis, Wobbler Syndrome, Ununited Anconeal
Process, Osteochondrosis (OCD) and Nutritional Hyperparathyroidism.
Hip Dysplasia - a non-veterinary
site with a general description about hip dysplasia and several
links of benefit. See also another good site on Treating
Canine Hip Dysplasia.
Orthopedic Foundation of America -
An organization dedicated to diagnosis and prevention of hip
dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, autoimmune thyroiditis, congenital
heart disease, and patellar luxation.
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SKIN PROBLEMS:
Skin
Diseases in Dogs (Dr. Tilley) - quite possibly the most
common problem seen in veterinary medicine.
Ear
Problems - Companion Animal Dermatology site is still
under construction, but the Ears link is very helpful in understanding
the reasons why dogs develop ear infections.
Anal Sac
Problems - More Than You Ever Wanted to Know About Anal
Sacs OR, Why Is My Pet Scooting?
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EUTHANASIA
Euthanasia
and What to Expect - It is never easy to make the decision
to euthanize, but when you know the time has come, this article
will help you better know what to expect. Another helpful page:
Understanding
Euthanasia.
Virtual Pet Cemetery - All
of us, at one time or another, have had a pet we loved and lost.
If you wish to immortalize your pet in the tombs of cyber-space
for eternity, this is the place.
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