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Interesting Web Sites to Visit

There are a number of web sites that provide interesting and valuable information for pet owners. Here is a list of some of those sites that Ross Valley Veterinary Hospital (RVVH) recommends.

RVVH is a member of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), an organization of more than 24,000 veterinary care providers committed to providing excellence in small animal care. AAHA Healthy Pet Home Page:

http://www.healthypet.com

RVVH is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), a not-for-profit association representing more than 67,000 veterinarians.

http://www.avma.org

A section of this web site is dedicated to pet care and pet owners:

http://www.avma.org/care4pets/default.htm

RVVH is a member of the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA).

http://www.cvma.net

The University of California's Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) provides patients with the highest quality of veterinary care possible for your animals. This website describes the services VMTH offers, how to use those services, and how teaching plays a major role in the provision of veterinary care at the VMTH.

http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/vmth/

Pet Emergency & Speciality Center of Marin (PESCM) is a 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital serving veterinarians of Marin and their clients. PESCM provides emergency services that are available at any hour to assist you when your family veterinarian is not available or your pet needs intensive care. Their ICU serves the entire North Bay Area, providing advanced care by a specially-trained team of doctors and nurses using state-of-the-art equipment for patients with serious medical problems.

http://www.petemergencycenter.com
415 - 456 - 7372

ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)

http://www.aspca.org

The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. As the premier animal poison control center in North America, the APCC is your best resource for any animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you think that your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, and it is outside of RVVH hospital hours, you can call 1-888-426-4435. A $60 consultation fee may be applied to your credit card.

http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/

Marin Humane Society

http://www.marin-humane.org
415 - 883 - 4621

Pet Health Library

http://www.veterinarypartner.com

The Cornell School of Veterinary Medicine has a lot of information for all types of pet owners, and is especially notable for its information about cats.

http://www.vet.cornell.edu/services/owners.htm

Cornell School of Veterinary Medicine Feline Health Center

http://www.vet.cornell.edu/FHC/

The American Heartworm Society encourages progress in the study, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of heartworm disease.

http://www.heartwormsociety.org

If you will be travelling with your pet, there are many sites to be found by searching on the internet. If you plan to fly, it is advisable to check your airline's requirements and policies. Most of our travelling patients go to Hawaii, and the state site for pet travel is linked below.

State of Hawaii, Department of Agriculture

http://hawaii.gov/hdoa/ai/aqs/info

On the occasion that you and your family may have to deal with the loss of a beloved pet, here are some sites that you may find helpful:

Pet Loss

http://www.petloss.com

UC Davis Veterinary Medicine, Companion Animal Behavior Program, Pet Loss

http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/ccab/petloss.html

Cornell University, Pet Loss Support Hotline

http://www.vet.cornell.edu/public/petloss

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, Pet Loss Support Hotline

http://www.tufts.edu/vet/petloss/

Specialty Pet Urns

http://www.ashestoashes.com

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