Resources for Pet Owners / Animal Companions
Resources for Pet Owners / Animal
Companions
A wonderful site created by Ann Viera, a Librarian at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.
Topics Include
Healthcare
Pets
and Pet Health
Health Information for you and your pets provided by MEDLINEplus.
Merck Veterinary
Manual Online
Includes over 12,000 indexed topics and over 1200 illustrations, provided by Merck & Co., Inc..
ASPCA: Pet Care and Nutrition
Information on how to keep you pet healthy from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Caring for
Your Pets
Pet care tips from the Best Friends Animal Society for first time pet owners and those involved in pet rescue.
FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine
CVM regulates the manufacture and distribution of food additives and drugs that will be given to animals.
PetEducation.com
Includes categories for dogs, cats, fish, birds, ferrets, reptiles and other small pets. Provides information on health, training,
veterinary procedures, drugs and products.
ZOONOSES
There are some diseases that can pass between pets and their owners (for example rabies). The
CDC provide a list of some of the more
common Zoonotic diseases.
Plants Toxic to Animals
Provided by the UIUC Veterinary Medicine Library.
Indiana Plants Poisonous to Livestock and Pets
Provided by the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine.
Associations
Animal Services
LINC Community Information Database.
ASPCA
The ASPCA exists to promote humane principles, prevent cruelty, and alleviate fear, pain, and suffering in animals.
AVMA
The American Veterinary Medical Association has lots of information for veterinary professionals as well as information for
the general public. Check out their Care for Animals page which
is especially good for adults and kids.
Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association
The Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association is committed to advancing the science and art of veterinary medicine. The 840+
members work to ensure that laws and regulations promote the health and well-being of all animals, and protect public health
and human welfare.
The Humane Society
The Humane Society, as its name implies, promotes the protection and proper care of all animals. In the section called Animal
Information Center they have lots of information on issues concering taking care of
Pets.
APLB the association
for pet loss and bereavement
The APLB is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people to cope with the loss of a companion animal.
American Kennel Club
The AKC supports and promotes the sport of purebred dogs.
Cats International
Cats International is a non-profit, educational organization dedicated to helping people better understand their feline companions.
American Ferret Association
Provides constant and up-to-date information about veterinarians, legislative activities, medical developments, research data,
rescue shelters and other information of interest to ferret fanciers everywhere.
American Cavy Breeders Association
Promote the breeding and improvement of the cavy (also known as guinea pigs , and to secure publicity for and interest
in the cavy as an exhibition, pet and research animal.
American Rabbit Breeders Association
The AMERICAN RABBIT BREEDERS ASSOCIATION, INC. is an organization dedicated to the promotion, development and improvement of
the domestic rabbit and cavy.
Animal Rescue Groups
Responsible
Animal Owners of Tennessee
This organization promotes the humane treatment of animals and responsible animal ownership through a variety of programs and
services. Including providing referrals to local pet rescue groups.
House of Mews
Local nonprofit organization in Memphis that provides cat adoption, boarding, shelter and medical care for homeless cats.
House Rabbit Society
An all-volunteer, non-profit organization that rescues rabbits and educates the public on rabbit care and behavior.
Other Sources of Information
Veterinary Abbreviations and Acronyms
Provided by the UIUC Veterinary Medicine Library.
Pets: Rights & Responsibilities
Legal information for the pet owner provided by Nolo legal services.
For state and local laws and ordinances check out the Business and Sciences Department's
Legal Information Guide.
petswelcome.com
Want to take your pet on vacation with you and your family? Visit this site for tips on traveling with your pet as well as listings
of pet friendly vacation spots.
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