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Animal Rescue Site Click daily to help feed rescued animals. Free.
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.)
https://emergencyvetsusa.com/
American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association For a directory of holistic veterinarians http://www.ahvma.org
Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy http://www.theavh.org
Vets who trained under Dr. Richard Pitcairn in homeopathic care and other natural health care information http://www.drpitcairn.com
American Veterinary Chiropractic Association, Inc. http://www.animalchiropractic.org/
American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture http://www.AAVA.org
American Association of Housecall and Mobile Veterinarians http://www.athomevet.org
American Veterinary Dental College http://www.avdc.org
Physical therapy for pets: http://www.physicaltherapists.com/articles/physical-therapy-for-pets.html
Holistic animal health care article archive and e-mail updates by Dr. Karen Becker https://www.barkandwhiskers.com/
Extensive digital library of learning resources for veterinary professionals and people with an interest in animal welfare https://vettechnicians.org/vetlibrary/
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. https://ttouch.com/
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. https://suzanneclothier.com/
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. https://www.patriciamcconnell.com/
Pam Johnson Bennett cat behaviorist with excellent resources on solving issues including in multi-cat households https://catbehaviorassociates.com/
Jackson Galaxy cat behaviorist with holistic resources and information. https://www.jacksongalaxy.com/
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
The Ultimate Guide to Adopting a Dog https://www.dogembassy.com/adopt-a-dog/
How to Choose the Right Dog Breed for your Family https://dogblog.com/how-to-choose-the-best-dog-breed-for-your-family/
Guide to What Dog Breed I Should Get https://www.oodlelife.com/what-dog-breed-should-i-get/
Children and Animal Safety: Fostering a Healthy Relationship With Animals From a Young Age https://www.zocdoc.com/blog/how-to-teach-your-kid-about-animal-safety/
Caring for Elderly and Disabled Pets including mobility, common health issues, diet, exercise, and home modifications https://www.fourpaws.com/pets-101/health-and-wellness/caring-for-elderly-and-disabled-pets
A guide to care for senior or special needs pets: https://www.bankrate.com/insurance/car/senior-disabled-pet-safety/
What Pet Owners Need to Know About Homebuying, including features of a pet-friendly home and neighborhood. https://www.inspectionsupport.com/resources/homebuying-and-pets/
A Guide to Pet-proofing Your Home for a Foster Rescue Animal https://www.uphomes.com/blog/pet-proofing-home-foster-rescue-animal.html
Getting Your Home Ready for Your New Rescue Dog https://www.puppywire.com/home-ready-new-rescue-dog/
What to Do in the first 24 hours after bringing a puppy home https://www.marvelousdogs.com/bringing-home-a-puppy/
Puppies: The First Four Weeks https://dogsnstuff.net/puppies-the-first-four-weeks/
Unique and affordable backyard ideas for dogs. Modifications you can make in your backyard for your dogs to enjoy, like special digging areas and DIY obstacle courses.
Dog-Friendly Landscaping Guide https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/dog-friendly-landscaping/
Smart Technology Toolkit for Managing Pet Health and Wellness to find the best smart technology for the health and wellness of your animal companions. Wearable technology like GPS collars, smart food dispensers, litter boxes, and more.
DNA Tests for Dogs and Cats
https://knowyourdna.com/reviews/top-5-dna-tests-for-dogs/
https://knowyourdna.com/reviews/dna-tests-for-cats/
https://yourdogadvisor.com/best-dog-dna-test/
Dog Grooming Guide
How to Protect Your Pets from Fleas, Ticks, and Other Pests
Bugs on Dogs and Cats
How To Live Happily With Your Pets When You Have Pet Allergies
Ultimate Pet Friendly Housing Guide: How to Find a Rental with Your Pet https://www.petlisted.com/pet-friendly-housing-guide/
Renting an apartment? Advice on everything you should include in a pet resume with an interactive guide to build your own https://www.apartmentguide.com/blog/pet-resume/
A Landlord and Tenant’s Guide to Pet Screenings: How to Create a Pet Resume https://www.turbotenant.com/blog/pet-screening/
How to Successfully Rent an Apartment with a Pet https://turbo.intuit.com/blog/relationships/tips-for-pet-owners-how-to-get-deposit-back-4331/
Establishing pet-friendly office policies https://www.squarefoot.com/blog/office-pets/
How to Encourage your Cat to Drink More by Royal Veterinary College nurse who specializes in feline nursing and sees a lot of dehydrated cats
Homemade grain-free dog treat recipes
Animal Safety
First-Aid For Dogs: Prepare For The Unexpected https://fluentwoof.com/first-aid-for-dogs/
Comprehensive guide on why you should microchip your pet https://yourdogadvisor.com/why-microchip-pet/
Pet Disaster Preparedness Guide http://homeadviceguide.com/disaster-preparedness-for-pets/
Tips for pet proofing your home and yard http://www.homeadvisor.com/r/pet-proofing-home-yard/
Keeping Pets Safe in Your Home: Room by room advice and many helpful links https://householdquotes.co.uk/keeping-pets-safe/
Pet Safety: Leaving your dog or cat home alone https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/pet-safety-leaving-dog-cat-home-alone/
Contractor's Guide to Pet Safety on Construction Sites https://www.houzz.com/pro-learn/blog/contractors-guide-to-pet-safety-on-construction-sites
Keeping your pet safe and happy during the holidays https://www.thezebra.com/resources/personal-finance/holiday-pet-guide
Household cleaning products that are harmful to pets and easy natural recipes for cleaning home and pets. https://www.simplyss.com/blog/natural-cleaning-pet-owners/
Guide to removing pet stains, smells and odors, including homemade, pet-safe products. https://www.fragrancex.com/fragrance-information/cleaning-and-removing-pet-odors-and-smells.html
How to handle fleas with natural remedies — no harmful poisons needed https://kittyinsight.com/naturally-treat-fleas/
Eco-friendly pest control methods to banish critters safely with pet health in mind. https://www.hippo.com/blog/eco-friendly-pest-control
10 most common ways dogs are accidentally poisoned https://dogtime.com/dog-health/general/4658-10-common-toxins-for-dogs-list
Pets and Marijuana Poisoning https://www.addictioncenter.com/community/pets-and-marijuana-poisoning/
Poisonous Plants for Cats https://thecatmom.com/poisonous-plants-for-cats/
Keeping Pets Cool on Hot Days https://www.gocompare.com/pet-insurance/safety-in-hot-weather/
The Ultimate Guide to Pool Safety for Children and Pets https://www.homesteadstructures.com/blog/ultimate-guide-pool-safety-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.
Understanding Pet Loss Grief and Recovering https://www.recover-from-grief.com/coping-with-death-of-pet.html
How To Grieve a Pet's Death in a Healthy Way https://furandtailfeathers.com/coping-with-pet-loss-how-to-grieve-a-pets-death-in-a-healthy-way/
Mourning the Loss of Your Dog (or Other Pets) https://grishastewart.com/pet-loss-grief/
Coping with Grief: What is Normal and What is Complicated Grief https://skywoodrecovery.com/dealing-with-grief-what-is-normal-and-what-is-complicated-grief/
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? https://www.thesprucepets.com/getting-a-new-dog-after-death-1117496
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 https://winkgo.com/9-ideas-memorialize-pets/
Ways to Honor Your Dog's Memory https://barkpost.com/life/honor-your-dogs-memory/
A Guide to Logistics and Legalities for Memorializing Your Pets https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/pet-memorials/
Pet Prayer Flags to commemorate our connection with animal friends who have gone on http://www.prayersonthewind.com/
Thoughtful pet loss sympathy gifts https://yourdogadvisor.com/pet-loss-sympathy-gifts/
Loss of Pets Ecards http://www.123greetings.com/pets/loss_of_pet/
Animal Expenses, Aid and Insurance
What it costs to have a cat or dog and how to budget for expenses https://thedoggypedia.com/cost-of-owning-a-dog/
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 https://www.senioradvisor.com/blog/2017/04/how-to-find-care-for-your-pet-while-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.
A Guide To Understanding Homeowners Insurance And Pets https://www.quickenloans.com/learn/homeowners-insurance-and-dogs
Pets And Homeowners Insurance: A Guide For Pet Parents tips for pet owners to avoid damage, different coverage types, and possible liabilities https://www.insurancegeek.com/guides/pets-and-homeowners-insurance/
Guide to homeowner's insurance for dog owners, including blacklisted breeds http://usinsuranceagents.com/homeowners-insurance-for-dog-owners/
Why renters need pet insurance. The difference between renters insurance and pet healthcare insurance. https://www.bankrate.com/insurance/homeowners-insurance/pets-and-renters-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? https://www.caninejournal.com/is-pet-insurance-worth-it/
Pet Insurance Review for Seniors https://grandfolk.com/service/pet-insurance/
Obtaining pet insurance when your pet has pre-existing conditions https://www.thezebra.com/resources/personal-finance/pet-insurance-pre-existing-conditions/
Animal Therapy
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.