Healthcare Information for Pet Owners

BC Veterinary Medical Association

http://www.bcvma.org

This site offers some good information and resources for pet owners.

Pets with Diabetes Mellitus

http://www.caninsulin.com/

http://www.petdiabetes.com/

The following sites offer pet owners information about diabetes mellitus and how they can contribute to the management of their pet's condition.

Pets with Epilepsy

www.canine-epilepsy.net/
www.canine-epilepsy.com/Resources.html

http://neuro.vetmed.ufl.edu/neuro/seizures/seizures.htm

Resources for owners of pets with epilepsy. 

Veterinary Partner

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/

VeterinaryPartner.com is here to support your veterinarian and you in the care of your companion animals by providing reliable, up-to-date animal health information from the veterinarians and experts of the Veterinary Information Network (VIN), the world's first and largest online veterinary database and community.

Animal Health Care
http://www.animalhealthcare.ca/
Information from the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association about healthcare for dogs and cats including a kid’s corner.
 

BC SPCA
www.spca.bc.ca
Links to shelters and adoptable animals. There is a great section with general pet care for cats, dogs, guinea pigs, rabbits, rodents, turtles, lizards and snakes.
 

Pet Health Topics
http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/ClientED/categories.aspx

A site from Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine which has great information on a variety of pet health issues including diabetes, seizures, Addison’s disease, Cushing’s disease and antifreeze poisoning.
 

Super K9
www.SuperK9.com
Lots of interesting dog links
 

Canadian Kennel Club
www.ckc.ca
Good information about selecting a purebred puppy and first-aid tips.

Healthy Pet
www.healthypet.com
Created by the American Animal Hospital Association, this site can provide reliable information for pet lovers on various illnesses and health issues.
 

Paws for Pets
www.avma.org/careforanimals/CFAsiteindex.asp
Information about selecting a pet, health tips, kids activities, and pet-loss and grief. Created by the American Veterinary Medical Association.
 

Pet Place
www.petplace.com
An online resource for pet news and health issues for dogs, cats, fish, reptiles, birds and pocket pets.
 

Canada's Pet Information Center

http://www.pets.ca/

An online resource for pet news, health and behavioural issues, and dog parks in Canada.

Until We Meet Again

www.untilwemeetagain.ca

Provides professional and respectful care of your pets remains.  They offer home pick-up service and grief support.

All Care Pet Services
www.allcarepets.com
Provides professional and respectful care of your pets remains. Special memorial urns are available.

Pet Loss Support
http://www.pet-loss.net/resources/Int.html#Can

Articles dealing with grief and pet loss, links to local and international hotlines, counselors, online memorials.

Indoor Cat Initiative

http://www.indoorcat.org/

An online resource for owners of indoor cats.