We know that the best way to care for your pet is to have all the information and resources available to you, so we have compiled a list of pet health related links. The list below includes emergency information as well as educational and medical links. If you would like to see a link added to this page, please contact us.
Emergency Veterinary Resources
Greenbrier Emergency Animal Hospital
www.greenbrier-emergency.com
370 Greenbrier Dr., Suite A-2
Charlottesville, VA 22901
PHONE: (434) 202-1616
FAX: (434) 202-1620
VETSS – Veterinary Emergency
Treatment Service and Specialty
www.emergency-vets.com
1540 Airport Road
Charlottesville, VA 22911
PHONE: (434) 973-3519
FAX: (434) 973-6202
Blue Ridge Poison Center
med.virginia.edu/brpc/
24 hour emergency hotline for poison control: 1-800-222-1222
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control
24 hour emergency hotline for animal poison control: 1-888-426-4435
Medical Information Resources
American Veterinary Medical Association
www.avma.org
A good site to start researching pet care information and all the latest trends in veterinary medicine.
American Animal Hospital Association
www.aaha.org/pet_owner/default.aspx
This site created by AAHA offers pet care articles, fun stuff, Ask A Vet, and even has a kids club.
Idexx Labs Pet Health Network
www.pethealthnetwork.com
Provides answers from veterinarians about your pet’s health, behavior, and care. Pet Health Network is dedicated to the health and well-being of your dogs and cats.
LiteCure Companion Therapy Laser
www.litecure.com/companion/
Help your pet heal with therapy laser. Drug Free. Surgery Free. Relief for your pet. Therapy Lasers have been scientifically proven and successful in treating post-surgical pain and many acute and chronic conditions.
Heartworm Disease
www.heartwormsociety.org
The American Heartworm Society site is a great place to help you understand heartworm disease.
Cat Health Tips
www.catvets.com
The American Association of Feline Practitioners offers cat health care information.
Pet Dental Health
www.virginiaveterinarydentistry.com
Great site for dental information from our dental referral specialist, Dr. Ed Taylor.
ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants
www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/plants/
This list contains plants that have been reported as having systemic effects on animals and/or intense effects on the gastrointestinal tract – pictures included!
Educational Resources
Breeds of Dogs
www.dogpack.com
A quick guide to different breeds and their characteristics.
Cat Fanciers’ Association
www.cfainc.org
Lots of pictures of different cat breeds, cat care tips, and cat show information.
Need Help Choosing A Puppy
www.canismajor.com/dog/index.html
All the things to think about before you go pick out that new puppy.
American Kennel Club
www.akc.org
Breeds, Events, Registration, and Recognized Breeders.
Pet Birds
www.companionparrotonline.com
Lots of basic bird care tips and pictures.
Pet Ferrets
www.ferret.org
The American Ferret Association offers great tips on the care of pet ferrets.
Pet Rabbits, and Other Small Mammals
www.exoticpets.about.com
This site lets you select your particular small pet and gives plenty of loving, caring tips for their care.
Snake and Reptile Care
www.reptileknowledge.com
Practical care tips on giving your reptile the right conditions in which to prosper.
The Marine Mammal Center
www.tmmc.org
Are you also interested in marine mammals and their environment? A great site to see what marine mammals are being rescued or to help save the nearly extinct Hawaiian Monk Seal.
Hill’s Pet Food
www.hillspet.com
A good source for dog and cat care articles on wellness through nutrition, including prescription diet product information.
Entertainment and Gifts
Art by Cat
www.artbycatonline.com
Facebook
Custom portraits of pets and their owners in pencil and colored pencil. Specials for memorial tributes and pet advocate groups.
