General Info & Associations
- American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) – Provides resources on pet care, health, and safety.
- VeterinaryPartner.com – Offers reliable information on pet health, behavior, medications, and veterinary procedures.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Provides information on zoonotic diseases (diseases transmitted between animals and humans) and pet-related health risks.
- Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) – Offers resources on preventing and treating parasites in pets, including ticks, fleas, and heartworms.
- American Heartworm Society – Provides information on heartworm disease, prevention, and treatment in pets.
Hotlines
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center – Offers assistance with pet poison emergencies and is available 24/7. You can reach them at (888) 426-4435.
- Pet Poison Helpline – Another resource for pet poison emergencies, offering expert advice 24/7. You can reach them at (855) 764-7661
Emergency Clinics
- Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota – Locally-owned emergency and specialty hospital for pets in the state of Minnesota.
- Allied Emergency Veterinary Service
- University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center – As stated on their website “Emergency Services is for emergencies only. Emergencies are defined as a medical incident or condition which, if not treated immediately, would result in long-lasting morbidity or mortality.” Call ahead to 612-626-8387.
Additional Resources
- The International Cat Care (iCatCare) – Offers comprehensive information on cat health, behavior, and care.
- Catster – Offers articles on cat health, behavior, and lifestyle, as well as a community for cat lovers.
- PetMD – Provides articles on dog health, behavior, nutrition, and training.
- MN Pets Grief Support – A variety of resources for grief support after the loss of a beloved pet.
- FDA Pet Food Recall – A full listing of all current and past pet food recalls in the United States by the FDA.
- Rainbows Bridge – Rainbows Bridge is a virtual memorial home and grief support community for your departed fur baby. Whether furry, feathered or scaled, all are welcome.
