Resources & Links

The veterinary resources featured on this page provide useful information to pet owners on a variety of topics related to veterinary medicine and pet health care.

Animal Breed Associations

• American Kennel Club
• Cat Fanciers' Association

Behavior & Training

• Dr. Jen's Dog Blog — Read the adventures and musings of a behavior vet and dog trainer.
• Food Puzzles For Cats — Learn how foraging toys can help cats overcome behavioral issues.
• Stop The 77 — Did you know that 77% of dogs bites come from the family dog or a friend's dog? This website has great videos to teach children how to interact with dogs with the goal of preventing dog bites.
• Are your kids and dog safe? — Additional resource on Stop the 77.
• The Muzzle Up! Project — Everything you need to know about muzzles.
• Preventing Dog Bites — Learn how to avoid dog bites.
• Liam J. Perk Foundation — Safety tips for families.
• Dog and Babies  — Read this article to learn why you should be cautious about letting your baby be magnetized by dogs.
• How Children Should Interact with Dogs — Poster
• How Children Should Not Interact with Dogs — Poster
• Learn to Earn Program  — Poster — Dr. Yin's program for developing leadership in humans and impulse control in dogs
• Canine Campus
• Dog Training by Valerie

Humane Societies

• American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)

Nutritional Information

• Cat Info

Pet Grief Support

• Tufts University Pet Loss Support Hotline

Pet Insurance / Payment Options

• CareCredit

Pet Poison Control

• Pet Poison Helpline

Pet Products

• Hill's Pet Nutrition
• Royal Canin
• Purina Pro Plan 

Veterinary Education

• American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
• American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP)
• American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
• The Cat Community
• Cornell Feline Health Center
• How To Love Your Dog
• Ohio State University's Indoor Pet Initiative
• Parasite Facts and Maps (Companion Animal Parasite Council)
• Preventing Dog Bites and Keeping Kids Safe
• Resources for Cat Owners
• VeterinaryPartner.com
• Virginia Veterinary Medical Association (VVMA)

Wellness

• Pets & Parasites

Video Tutorials

Teaching Your Dog To Wear a Muzzle

This video from Care for Reactive Dogs, shows you how to train your dog to associate their muzzle with rewards like treats and play.

Cats & Carriers: Friends Not Foes

Watch this video by the CATalyst Council about training your cat to use the cat carrier.