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Pet Loss Resources
Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement is a group of compassionate volunteers who are professionally trained in pet bereavement counseling. The APLB is unique, and its services are free and available to anyone grieving a beloved pet. The website incorporates the collective wisdom and experience of all of the members of the online community. It offers a wealth of information and resources meant to assist in dealing with the grief of losing a pet.
Pet Loss Support
Losing a pet is never easy. They are more than just animals. They are a part of the family. This website honors the emotional power of the human-animal bond. Find valuable resources to help ease you through this difficult time, including articles about coping with loss and celebrating the good times shared.
Pet Nutrition Resources
Balance.it
The Balance IT® website provides an online tool to create fresh homemade pet food recipes for your pet. Choose from online formulation software, supplements and fortified carbohydrates created by Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Nutrition. You can also purchase a number of recommended ingredients and supplements for use in your homemade pet food.
Petfoodology
Drs. Linder and Freeman of the Foster Hospital for Small Animal’s Clinical Nutrition Service help pet owners and their veterinarians incorporate better, more balanced nutrition into their pet’s wellness and treatment plans. As part of The Clinical Nutrition Service, the Petfoodology section of the website features a plethora of valuable resources for pet parents, covering a broad spectrum of nutrition-related topics. Visit the link to learn more.
Purina
For decades, Purina has been focused on pet nutrition and supporting the welfare of animals. The Purina website features information about their extensive line of products, both for cats and dogs, as well as a more detailed background on the company and the many pet-related initiatives they are promoting.
Royal Canin
Royal Canin is committed to an approach leading to health nutrition, with a view to giving the most precise and adequate nutritional answers to the specific requirements of dogs and cats. Learn more about the extensive line of Royal Canin products through their website and access a number of helpful resources for pet owners.
Hill’s Pet Health
Hill’s Pet Health is dedicated to helping pets reach their full potential through quality nutrition and healthcare. Find helpful resources on cat care and dog care as well as extensive information on each item in the product line offered by Hills.
Pet Health Resources
ASPCA Poison Control
This is an excellent online resource for any animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center provides a helpful quick reference list of common plants that are known to be poisonous to pets. It also provides further information regarding symptoms and the degree of toxicity.
Companion Animal Parasite Council
The mission of CAPC is to foster animal and human health, while preserving the human-animal bond, through recommendations for the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of parasitic infections. Visit the CAPC website to learn everything you need to know about parasites that can affect our animal companions and prevention tips for keeping your pet parasite-free.
Home Again Microchips
Do you have a plan in place should your pet become lost? Microchipping is a simple, minimally invasive way to permanently identify your pet so that if he or she ever wanders off and is delivered to a nearby shelter or humane society, you can be reunited again. Learn more about this innovative identification method at the Home Again website.
Fear Free Happy Homes
The mission of Fear Free Happy Homes is to prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress in pets by inspiring and educating the people who care for them. Visit the website to find videos, articles and a wide variety of other tools and resources to help pets live happy, healthy and fulfilling lives.
Healthy Pet by American Animal Hospital Association
A wealth of resources from the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), including pet care resources, information on breed, behavior, disease, animal bond, nutrition, pet care tips, preventive care info, adoption, relocation and travel tips, as well as a section dedicated to children, which contains a variety of fun animal-related games and activities.
Indoor Pet Initiative
The Indoor Pet Initiative wants to help make every day your pet’s best day. Their goal is to enhance the health and welfare of companion animals world-wide so that all pets and their caregivers can experience optimal well-being. This website contains all of the information and tools caregivers need to recognize thriving in their pets, and to create an environment that helps them to thrive across their lifespan.
The Muzzle Up! Project
Muzzle training doesn’t have to be a complicated or frustrating process. In fact, it’s entirely possible to train your dog to not only wear a muzzle cooperatively, but to actually enjoy the process. It’s all about how you approach it. The Muzzle Up! Project website offers a plethora of practical resources, including video guides, expert training tips, a comprehensive muzzle-training plan and much more. Visit the link to learn more.
PetPlace
Petplace.com is the premier web destination for people who love their animal companions. More than 85 veterinarians, including many veterinary specialists, have written for Petplace.com, building an ever-growing library of over 10,000 veterinarian approved articles to peruse and select from. Petplace offers the most comprehensive resource for pet health and wellness articles, as well as over 4,000 heartwarming pet stories that will make you, laugh, cry and feel good inside. If you are “PetCrazy”, then Petplace.com is for you!
Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC)
The Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC) exists to recognize products that meet pre-set standards of plaque and calculus (tartar) retardation in dogs and cats. Products are awarded the VOHC Seal of Acceptance following review of data from trials conducted according to VOHC protocols. Regular use of products carrying the VOHC Seal will reduce the severity of periodontal disease in pets. Learn more about this important cause by visiting the website.
Veterinary Partner
The Veterinary Partner website provides pet owners with information about general pet health and care, nutrition, behavior, first aid and emergency preparedness, medications and various medical conditions. Whatever you’re looking for, if it’s information that will make your pet happier and healthier, you’ll find it here! Try browsing around in the Pet Connection with nationally syndicated pet expert and author Gina Spadafori. You can even submit your question to be answered by a veterinary professional.
Pet Insurance Resources
CareCredit
Discover more ways we make care possible. With the CareCredit credit card you can get the health and wellness treatments you want and need today, for you, your family and your pets. See our website for details and to apply today!
Pet Insurance Reviews
Pet Insurance Review’s goal is to assist pet owners who are shopping for pet insurance. The website provides information on benefits, pricing and customer reviews, to help pet owners make the appropriate decision for themselves and their pets. The website is not owned or controlled by any pet insurance company. Browse independent reviews, compare insurance companies and individual plans to find the right one for your specific needs.
Scratchpay
The world’s simplest patient financing solution. Simple, friendly payment plans with no surprises. Scratchpay isn’t a credit card. Finding your plan options will NOT affect your credit score. No hidden fees. No prepayment penalty. See our website for details and to apply today!
Trupanion Insurance
Trupanion wants to make pet insurance simple and easy to understand. Their comprehensive pet insurance policy covers surgeries, diagnostic tests, medications, treatments and hospital stays if your pet gets sick or injured. They also reimburse from your actual veterinary bill so you don’t have to worry about a predetermined benefit schedule. Learn more about Trupanion and request a free quote by visiting their website.