Informative Links:
The links presented here are ones we
think are well written and you may find beneficial. Veterinarians at other
veterinary hospitals who share the same practice philosophy as the doctors
at NWAH have written many of the articles posted here. We post them here
because of the concise and eloquent way they are presented.
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GENERAL PET CARE INFORMATION
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 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).
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.
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.
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
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).
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!
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 $45
consultation fee paid by the animal owner, veterinarian or product
manufacturer.
NewPet.com - a wealth of information for soon-to-be pet
owners.
Picking the Perfect
Puppy - things you should consider before picking a
puppy.
The Art of
Raising a Puppy - This
complete guide, illustrated with more than 80 photographs, explains the
stages of puppy development, how to communicate with your pup how to begin
a complete training program, and how to deal with common problems like
chewing, jumping up, and paper-training. The Art of Raising A Puppy is an
essential source of wisdom, information, and inspiration for anyone who
loves and cares for a puppy.
Sled Dog Central - Information owners of sled dogs and fans may
enjoy.
Why to Spay or
Neuter? - There a number of
reasons why you should spay or neuter your animal as well as a number of
misconceptions about the procedure you should understand.
Travel and Your
Pet - Pets
on the Go for the Jet Set Pet - is a multi-faceted
web site offering everything from a comprehensive database of pet-friendly
accommodations and expert advice on the best places to stay to articles on
noteworthy, pet-oriented destinations and recreational
retreats.
Waltham Forum - Every year, millions of
pounds ($) 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.
Why
Consider Laser Surgery? - A fine
description of laser surgery, its benefits, and examples of how it is used
by veterinarians to care for animals.
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.
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 NWAH, 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.
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.
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 - 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.
Skin Diseases in Dogs -
quite
possibly the most common problem seen in veterinary
medicine.
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.
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 U, provides this service. Dr. Tripp
is an expert on Separation Anxiety.
SPECIFIC DISEASES AND PROBLEMS
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.
Arthritis - Complementary and Alternative Veterinary
Medicine
Chemotherapy
of Neoplastic Disease (Cancer) - More than you ever wanted to know
about cancer and chemotherapy from the Purdue College of Veterinary
Medicine.
Clostridial Enteritis -
Diarrhea - a frequently recognized
cause of chronic intermittent diarrhea in dogs caused by the bacterium
Chlostridium perfringens.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Liver Diseases of Dogs and
Cats - a thorough covering of all
the major liver conditions diagnosed in dogs and cats with
illustrations.
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.
Skin Diseases in Dogs -
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.
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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