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Veterinary Resources
24 hour Poison Control Hotline Call 785-532-5679
For animal guardians and veterinarians from Kansas State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital. This FREE service has been available since 1969. A veterinarian and professor in toxicology and pathology oversees the hotline. Have any product labels available. The vet might need to know milligrams and generic names.
Find an emergency vet in your area (U.S.)
American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association directory of holistic veterinarians
Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy
Pitcairn Institute for Veterinary Homeopathy (PIVH) plus other natural health care information
International Association for Veterinary Homeopathy (IAVH)
American Veterinary Chiropractic Association, Inc.
American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture
American Association of Housecall and Mobile Veterinarians
American Veterinary Dental College
Holistic Veterinary Websites With Educational Content
Holistic Actions!
Dr. Judy Morgan – Naturally Healthy Pets
Dr. Karen Becker – Bark & Whiskers
Dr. Ruth Roberts
Dr. Katie Woodley – The Natural Pet Doctor
Educational Blogs & Natural Wellness Publications
Dogs Naturally Magazine
Bark & Whiskers (Dr. Becker)
Two Crazy Cat Ladies
Planet Paws (Rodney Habib)
Curem Veterinary Clinic Blog
Love, Baxter (Resources for Senior Health & Care, End of life, Grief Support)
Product Stores With Health Articles
Only Natural Pet
The Natural Dog Store
Dr. Harvey’s
Animal Essentials (Greg Tilford)
Fera Pet Organics
AnimalBiome (Microbiome Focused)
Dogs Naturally - Natural Dog Health And Nutrition Good resource for articles on holistic remedies
Mad About Organics. Effective oral care water and food additive and dental gel, healing skin salves, shampoos, insect spray, ear cleaner.
CBD Oil For Dogs: What You Need To Know
Animal Behavior & Training
Certified Dog Training with positive reinforcement rather than dominance methods. https://www.ccpdt.org/
https://karenpryoracademy.com/find-a-trainer/#!directory/map
Certified Behaviorists for dogs, cats… https://www.dacvb.org/page/About https://m.iaabc.org/
Tellington TTouch positive approach to training, behavior, and overall well-being by internationally recognized animal expert, Linda Tellington-Jones. Dogs, horses, cats, humans and other animals.
Suzanne Clothier: Relationship Centered Training (TM) working with animals professionally since 1977 with a background that includes obedience, agility, puppy testing, breeding, Search and Rescue, conformation, instructing, kennel management and canine midwifery.
Patricia McConnell PhD, Zoologist and Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, (CAAB) is known worldwide as an expert on canine and feline behavior and dog training, and for her engaging and knowledgeable dog training books, DVDs and seminars.
Pam Johnson Bennett cat behaviorist with excellent resources on solving issues including in multi-cat households
Jackson Galaxy cat behaviorist with holistic resources and information.
How to Help Dogs with Separation Issues Overview of separation stress and the various causes and common signs plus a list of veterinarian recommended tips to reduce and ease separation stress-related incidents.
Animal Care
How to Choose the Right Dog Breed for your Family
Guide to What Dog Breed I Should Get
How To Socialize a Dog-Your Ultimate Guide for dogs of all ages with tailored approaches for puppies, adult dogs, seniors, and rescues.
A Guide to Pet-proofing Your Home for a Foster Rescue Animal
Getting Your Home Ready for Your New Rescue Dog
What to Do in the first 24 hours after bringing a puppy home
Puppies: The First Four Weeks
Children and Animal Safety: Fostering a Healthy Relationship With Animals From a Young Age
Caring for Elderly and Disabled Pets including mobility, common health issues, diet, exercise, and home modifications
What Pet Owners Need to Know About Homebuying, including features of a pet-friendly home and neighborhood.
Guide to Pet-Friendly Flooring
Advice on everything you should include in a pet resume for apartment renting with an interactive guide
Establishing pet-friendly office policies
Dog Grooming Guide
How to Protect Your Pets from Fleas, Ticks, and Other Pests
How to handle fleas on cats with natural remedies
Bugs on Dogs and Cats
Eco-friendly pest control methods to banish critters safely with pet health in mind
What Water is Best for Dogs: A Guide to Hydration & Health
Homemade grain-free dog treat recipes
Animal Safety
First-Aid For Dogs: Prepare For The Unexpected
Comprehensive guide on why you should microchip your pet
Pet Disaster Preparedness Guide
Contractor's Guide to Pet Safety on Construction Sites
Keeping your pet safe and happy during the holidays
Guide to removing pet stains, smells and odors, including homemade, pet-safe products.
10 most common ways dogs are accidentally poisoned
Pets and Marijuana Poisoning
Keeping Pets Cool on Hot Days
The Ultimate Guide to Pool Safety for Children and Pets
The Pet Owner’s Guide to Air Quality and Pet Health Symptoms of respiratory distress in dogs, cats, birds, and horses. Ways you can improve air quality to create a safer environment for your animals.
Animal Death
Animals in Spirit a practical guide that shows us how to help animals make their transition while strengthening ourselves by feeling their presence deeper in our hearts as we learn to accept and understand the full experience. Learn how to connect and communicate with your animal friends after they have gone on.
CodaPet is a provider of compassionate in-home euthanasia services for pets and their families. Our mission is to ensure that pets receive dignified and comfortable end-of-life care in the familiar surroundings of their own homes.
Love, Baxter (Resources for Senior Health & Care, End of life, Grief Support)
How To Grieve a Pet's Death in a Healthy Way
Mourning the Loss of Your Animal Companions
Coping with Grief: What is Normal and What is Complicated
Helping Kids Deal with the Loss of a Pet https://www.care.com/c/stories/3450/helping-kids-deal-with-the-loss-of-a-pet/; https://ourparentinglife.com/how-to-help-your-child-cope-with-the-loss-of-a-pet/
How Long After the Death of My Dog Should I Wait to Get Another Dog?
Rainbow Bridge Website Helping grieve animal losses and extend care and compassion to our missing and sick animal companions
Loving Ideas to Honor a Beloved Pet Who Has Passed Away
Pet Prayer Flags to commemorate our connection with animal friends who have gone on
Thoughtful pet loss sympathy gifts
Loss of Pets Ecards
Animal Expenses, Aid and Insurance
Cost-helping database howmuchisit.org, specifically howmuchisit.org/cat-costs/ and howmuchisit.org/dog-costs/ helping find costs of procedures, professional services and much more. People have shared their costs on our interactive map, making it easier to find that "fair price."
A detailed guide on how to find help and care for your pets when you are hospitalized
Waggle, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, is dedicated to keeping companion animals and their families together. We strive to ensure that the lives of family pets are not cut short because pet guardians lack the necessary funds to cover the cost of vital veterinary treatment, whether for an emergency or ongoing care.
The RedRover organization’s mission is to “help animals in crisis and protect and strengthen the bond between people and animals through emergency sheltering, disaster relief services, financial assistance, and education.” At the RedRover site, you can find a comprehensive list of state programs that provide financial assistance to pet owners. There’s also a list of national organizations that may be helpful, depending on your needs, as well as programs that provide assistance according to your pet’s medical condition (e.g., cancer, diabetes, mobility issues), breed, or need (e.g., pet food, low-cost spay/neuter resources, other financial assistance).
There’s also the RedRover Relief Urgent Care program that provides small financial grants for urgent veterinary care.
The Pet Fund a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that “provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals in the United States who need veterinary care.”
State veterinary medical associations This list is provided by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and includes contact information for each state’s veterinary medical association, which should be able to provide pet parents with information about local financial assistance programs.
Best Friends Animal Society: Financial Aid for Pets website offers a comprehensive list of resources for pet parents in need, including links to state specific programs, breed- and disease-specific resources, resources for those with assistance animals, and for animals of senior citizens, people with disabilities, and people who are seriously ill.
Grants for animal rescue. Offers non-profits tools for searching for grants to support animal welfare efforts.
A Guide To Understanding Homeowners Insurance And Pets
Pets And Homeowners Insurance: A Guide For Pet Parents tips for pet owners to avoid damage, different coverage types, and possible liabilities
Guide to homeowner's insurance for dog owners, including blacklisted breeds
Why renters need pet insurance. The difference between renters insurance and pet healthcare insurance.
The Best Pet Insurance Companies https://money.com/best-pet-insurance https://www.consumersadvocate.org/pet-insurance; BestPetInsurance.com
Is Pet Insurance Worth It? How Does Pet Insurance Work And Should I Get It?
Pet Insurance Review for Seniors
Obtaining pet insurance when your pet has pre-existing conditions
Animal Therapy
Animal Assistance in Addiction Therapy and Prevention
Benefits of Pets During Addiction Recovery
Pet Friendly Drug Rehab Centers
Rehab Centers that Offer Pet Friendly Programs
Comprehensive guide on the benefits of therapy dogs
More Than Emotional Support Animals The history of animals in therapy and examples of current day animal assisted therapies.
How Pets Support Your Mental Health
Understanding Animal-Assisted Interventions and Veterinary Social Work how it's used by veterinary social workers to help clients build communication strategies, self-esteem, and coping skills for grief and loss.
Benefits of Pets for Kids – The Essential Guide The many benefits of animals for children, including what it takes to have a pet, how to take care of pets, and pets for special needs children.
Why Fish Make Great Pets for Kids.
Travel
Traveling With Pets: Tips For a Stress-Free Trip
RVing with Pets: Tips for Pet-Friendly Campgrounds, Travel Preparation, and On-the-Road Pet Care
Safe Driving While Traveling with Pets
Keep your dog safe and happy in your car
Guide to keep pets safe in the car and how to prepare for an auto emergency
Pets and hot cars: what you need to know
How to Fly and Travel with your Dog
5 Tips for Traveling with Cats
Ways to keep your pet safe and comfortable before, during and after a move
Guide to Moving with Pets
Guide for moving and caring for anxious pets
Moving with Pets Guide
Different Laws For Bringing Pets In To Countries Around The World
Publications
Animals 24-7 Subscribe to e-letter to get well-documented news and thoughtful editorials you won’t find anywhere else about animal issues around the world.
Naturally Happy Dogs online Dog Video Magazine
The Ultimate Guide to Movies for Dog Lovers "Does the dog die?" can warn you what to expect from a movie, but what if you want to find a film where the dog lives happily ever after? This article talks about the history of dogs in film, and has a list of suggestions for dog lovers who want a heartwarming experience without having to worry if the dog lives. It includes suggestions ranging from the most iconic dogs in film to family friendly movies for kids.
Animal Health Care Careers
Vet Tech programs and jobs.
Veterinary students all of the necessary steps from the education, internship and exam processes to licensure and maintaining your Vet Tech/Veterinarian credentials within your respective state.
Getting Into Veterinary School from the perspective of many who have done it
Open Colleges Animal Care Courses Australia's leading online educator infographic on what lies ahead if you pursue a career in animal care
Insights from veterinary nurses and other career information
Animal Welfare Organizations
The world's largest network of animal protection societies with over 2,000 affiliates in more than 100 countries working to improve the status and welfare of animals.
Earthfire Institute A non-profit organization dedicated to fostering appreciation of all living things fundamental to their preservation. A refuge for rescued wild animals of many species who act as a bridge to humankind to reconnect with the sacredness of the wild.
Earth Island Institute In-depth information on environmental protection.
Natural Resources Defense Council NRDC works to safeguard the earth—its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends.
Green America Helping the green economy for people and the planet.
Green Living Guide. Help the planet and all its inhabitants by following these inexpensive ways to go green.
A Network for Grateful Living A worldwide community of gratefulness, including all of life on Earth. Inspiring thoughts for each day.
