Links
Behavior
- Ask Dr. Yin – This is an excellent library of behavior videos for help with common problems
- Dominance Theory – AVSAB Position Statement on the Use of Dominance Theory in Behavior Modification of Animals.
- How to Choose a Trainer – A good list of guidelines for choosing a dog trainer.
- Puppy Socialization – AVSAB Position Statement on Puppy Socialization.
- Use of Punishment – AVSAB Position Statement on Use of Punishment for Behavior Modification in Animals.
- Interdog Aggression
- RBAH Low Stress Visits
- Basket Muzzle Training
- Scratch Board Nail Trims This is a video about how to train cooperative nail trims with your dog using a scratch board.
- Chin Rest This is a video about how to train your dog to do a chin rest.
- Basket Muzzle Training
- The Muzzle Up Project Help for training your dog to use a muzzle.
Cat Stuff
- The Indoor Cat Initiative This is a great website for information on improving the quality of life for our indoor cats.
- The Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA) The Cat Fanciers’ Association website has lots of pictures, as well as information on cat breeds, cat care, upcoming cat shows, and much more.
- What color is your cat A website that describes the coloring patterns of cats. There are some beautiful cat photos.
- Cat owner brochures Educational brochures that can be downloaded or printed.
- The Cat Community This site has a lot of resources from home care to behavior issues.
- Food Puzzles for Cats
- How to Feed Your Cat Addressing behavioral needs.
- What Your Cat Needs to Feel Secure This is a great website for addressing your cats needs at home.
Dentistry
- VOHC– Check out this link for products awarded the VOHC seal for their ability to improve your pets oral health.
Dog Stuff
- American Kennel Club
- Choosing a new puppy This is a nice starter guide of things that you should consider when you are thinking about getting a puppy
- Enrichment Ideas A list of DIY enrichment ideas for your dog.
- Dog Parks A list of Columbia’s local off leash dog parks
- Golden Retriever Lifetime Study A project we participate in to help identify risk factors for cancer and disease in Golden Retrievers
- Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
- Puppy Chart Calculate your puppy’s adult weight.
- PupQuest Looking for a new puppy? Here are some useful tips and alerts to use when choosing a puppy and a breeder.
Grieving
- Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
- Pet Loss Grief Support Website
- Rainbow Bridge Anyone who has ever lost a pet should visit this wonderful site. It is a terrific tribute to our lost family members
- Do Animals Grieve Fact Sheet
- Hospice Care What to know about quality of life.
Grooming and Homecare
- Stop Ear Fear How to help pets stay calm during ear care.
- Step By Step Ear Care Training dogs and cats to love having their ears handled.
- Dog Ear cleaning
- Fear Free Brushing
- Grooming Step By Step Training cats and dogs to love being petted and groomed.
- Kitten Nail Trims Training cats and kittens to love having their toenails trimmed.
- Puppy Nail Trims Training dogs to love having their toenails trimmed.
- Pilling Cats Training cats to love receiving oral medications.
- Pilling Dogs Training dogs to love receiving oral medications.
- Teeth Brushing Training dogs and cats to love having their teeth brushed.
Medical Information
- CAPC Prevalence Maps Find out the risk for various infections in your area.
- Heartworm Society Everything you ever wanted to know about heartworm disease can be found here!
- Heartworm Prevalence Maps What is the risk in your area?
- Veterinary Partner This website is continually updated by veterinarians to provide you with the most up to date information on medical conditions. It’s a great place to search for additional information on your pet’s health care.
Nutrition
- Hill’s Pet Nutrition For comprehensive information on pet nutrition
- Pet Nutrition Alliance Information on deciphering pet food labels, answering common questions about nutrition and pet foods, and much more
- Pet Food Institute Contact information for the majority of pet food companies, as well as information on how pet food is made and labeled
- FDA Pet Food Information on the FDA’s oversight of pet foods, detailed information on reading pet food labels, and information on recalls
Pet Food Recalls
- VIN News Center An up to date list of recalled pet foods and products.
Pet Insurance Information
- Pet Insurance University A guide to pet insurance.
Toxins
- Household Poisons A direct link to ASPCAs list of household poisons.
- ASPCA Poison Control A link to the Animal Poison Control phone number, and a library of poisonous substances including plants, human foods, human medications, and more.
- Plants A direct link to ASPCAs list of toxic plants.
Veterinary Associations and Related Sites
- American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior
- American Veterinary Medical Association This site is a good starting point to learn more about a variety of topics, including feline injection-site sarcomas and the latest subjects in veterinary medicine
- American Association of Feline Practitioners The AAFP is like the American Medical Association for cat doctors, and has lots of good information regarding feline health
- Missouri Veterinary Medical Association
- USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service The USDA maintains this website with information on a variety of animal health related topics, including the latest news on such things as Mad Cow Diseases, foot and mouth disease, and many other things.
- Veterinary Schools in the US This is a great link to all of the websites of veterinary schools in the United States.