Animal Hospital of West Bay Online Resource Center

Acupuncture
Acupuncture	http://smallanimal.vethospital.ufl.edu/clinical-services/acupuncture/
Acupuncture in Animals	http://smallanimal.vethospital.ufl.edu/files/2011/09/WhatAcupunctureCanandCannotTreat.pdf
Behavior in Cats
Biting and Scratching	http://www.mspca.org/programs/pet-owner-resources/pet-owner-guides/cat-care/bitingscratching.html
Bringing a New Cat Home	http://www.mspca.org/programs/pet-owner-resources/pet-owner-guides/cat-care/bringing-a-new-cat-home.html
Cat Aggression	http://www.mspca.org/programs/pet-owner-resources/pet-owner-guides/cat-care/cat-aggression.html
Cats and Their Litterboxes	http://www.mspca.org/programs/pet-owner-resources/pet-owner-guides/cat-care/litterboxes.html
Correcting Unwanted Behavior	http://www.mspca.org/programs/pet-owner-resources/pet-owner-guides/cat-care/unwanted-behavior.html
Feline Social Behavior & Selection of a New Kitten	http://csuvth.colostate.edu/small_animal/community_practice/feline_social_behavior.aspx
Improper Bathroom Behavior	http://www.mspca.org/programs/pet-owner-resources/pet-owner-guides/cat-care/improper-bathroom-behavior.html
Prevent Your Cat from Scratching the Furniture	http://csuvth.colostate.edu/small_animal/community_practice/feline_furniture_scratching.aspx
Scratching Posts	http://www.mspca.org/programs/pet-owner-resources/pet-owner-guides/cat-care/scratching-posts.html
Spraying	http://www.mspca.org/programs/pet-owner-resources/pet-owner-guides/cat-care/spraying.html
Training Your Cat to use a Litterbox	http://csuvth.colostate.edu/small_animal/community_practice/train_cat_to_use_litterbox.aspx
Behavior in Dogs
Barking	http://www.mspca.org/programs/pet-owner-resources/pet-owner-guides/dog-care/barking.html
Basic Training	http://www.mspca.org/programs/pet-owner-resources/pet-owner-guides/dog-care/basic-training.html
Bringing a New Dog Home	http://www.mspca.org/programs/pet-owner-resources/pet-owner-guides/dog-care/%09http:/www.mspca.org/programs/pet-owner-resources/pet-owner-guides/dog-care/bringing-a-new-dog-home.html
Crate Training	http://www.mspca.org/programs/pet-owner-resources/pet-owner-guides/dog-care/crate-training.html
Destructive Behavior	http://www.mspca.org/programs/pet-owner-resources/pet-owner-guides/dog-care/destructive-behavior.html
Dog Bite Prevention	http://www.mspca.org/programs/humane-education/adult-education/dog-bite-prevention.html
Housetraining	http://www.mspca.org/programs/pet-owner-resources/pet-owner-guides/dog-care/housetraining.html
How to Be Safe Around Dogs	http://www.mspca.org/programs/pet-owner-resources/pet-owner-guides/dog-care/dog-safety.html
Jumping	http://www.mspca.org/programs/pet-owner-resources/pet-owner-guides/dog-care/jumping.html
Leash Pulling	http://www.mspca.org/programs/pet-owner-resources/pet-owner-guides/dog-care/pulling.html
Leave It/ Drop It	http://www.mspca.org/programs/pet-owner-resources/pet-owner-guides/dog-care/leave-itdrop-it.html
Nipping	http://www.mspca.org/programs/pet-owner-resources/pet-owner-guides/dog-care/nipping.html
Puppy Socialization	http://www.mspca.org/programs/pet-owner-resources/pet-owner-guides/dog-care/puppy-socialization.html
Separation Anxiety	http://www.mspca.org/programs/pet-owner-resources/pet-owner-guides/dog-care/separation-anxiety.html
Submissive Urination	http://www.mspca.org/programs/pet-owner-resources/pet-owner-guides/dog-care/submissive-urination.html
Why Does My Dog Eat Poop?	http://vetmed.illinois.edu/petcolumns/petcols_article_page.php?PETCOLID=2409&URL=0
Bird Care
Bird Health and Veterinary Care	http://www.mspca.org/programs/pet-owner-resources/pet-owner-guides/bird-care-adoption/bird-health-and-veterinary.html
Canary Care Guide	http://www.mspca.org/programs/pet-owner-resources/pet-owner-guides/bird-care-adoption/bird-care-guide-canary.pdf
Cockatiel Care Guide	http://www.mspca.org/programs/pet-owner-resources/pet-owner-guides/bird-care-adoption/bird-care-guide-cockatiel.pdf
Finch Care Guide	http://www.mspca.org/programs/pet-owner-resources/pet-owner-guides/bird-care-adoption/bird-care-guide-finch.pdf
Lovebird Care Guide	http://www.mspca.org/programs/pet-owner-resources/pet-owner-guides/bird-care-adoption/bird-care-guide-lovebirds.pdf
Parakeet Care Guide	http://www.mspca.org/programs/pet-owner-resources/pet-owner-guides/bird-care-adoption/bird-care-guide-parakeets.pdf
Cat Care
Cat Care from AAHA	http://www.healthypet.com/petcare/catcare.aspx
Feline Diabetes	http://www.mycathasdiabetes.com/index.html
Toxoplasmosis (AVMA)	https://ebusiness.avma.org/EBusiness50/files/productdownloads/toxoplasmosis_brochure.pdf
Disaster Preparedness
FEMA Pet Emergency Preparedness	http://www.fema.gov/plan/prepare/animals.shtm
Pet Emergency Preparedness	http://www.pettravelcenter.com/page_items/itemList/56
Pets and Disaster Safety Checklist	http://www.redcross.org/www-files/Documents/pdf/Preparedness/checklists/PetSafety.pdf
Red Cross Pets and Disaster Safety	http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.86f46a12f382290517a8f210b80f78a0/?vgnextoid=7d4994eeef052210VgnVCM10000089f0870aRCRD&vgnextfmt=default
Disease and Treatment
Types of Cancer and Treatment	http://smallanimal.vethospital.ufl.edu/clinical-services/oncology/types-of-cancer-and-treatment/
Exotic Animal Care (Rodents, Aquatics)
Dental Disease and Certain Exotic Pets	http://csuvth.colostate.edu/_docs/small_animal/zoological_medicine/zoological_medicine_201102_dental_disease_rabbits_guinea_chinchilla.pdf
Gerbil Care Guide	http://www.mspca.org/programs/pet-owner-resources/pet-owner-guides/small-animal-care-adoption/small-animal-care-guides/gerbils.html
Grieving the Loss of your Exotic Pet	http://csuvth.colostate.edu/_docs/small_animal/zoological_medicine/zoological_medicine_201102_exotic_animal_grief.pdf
Guinea Pig Care Guide	http://www.mspca.org/programs/pet-owner-resources/pet-owner-guides/small-animal-care-adoption/small-animal-care-guides/guinea-pig-care.html
Hamster Care Guide	http://www.mspca.org/programs/pet-owner-resources/pet-owner-guides/small-animal-care-adoption/small-animal-care-guides/hamsters.html
Importance of Wellness Exams for Exotic Pets	http://csuvth.colostate.edu/_docs/small_animal/zoological_medicine/zoological_medicine_201102_wellness_exams.pdf
Maintenance of Water Quality for Healthy Fish	http://csuvth.colostate.edu/_docs/small_animal/zoological_medicine/zoological_medicine_201102_water_quality_fish.pdf
Mouse Care Guide	http://www.mspca.org/programs/pet-owner-resources/pet-owner-guides/small-animal-care-adoption/small-animal-care-guides/mice.html
Pond Dynamics and Aquatic Residents	http://csuvth.colostate.edu/_docs/small_animal/zoological_medicine/zoological_medicine_201102_pond_dynamics.pdf
Rabbit Care Guide	http://www.mspca.org/programs/pet-owner-resources/pet-owner-guides/rabbit-care-adoption/the-perfect-home-for-a-pet.html
Rat Care Guide	http://www.mspca.org/programs/pet-owner-resources/pet-owner-guides/small-animal-care-adoption/small-animal-care-guides/rats.html
Reptile Care	http://www.anapsid.org/
Eye Care (Ophthalmology)
Cataracts and Cataract Surgery	http://csuvth.colostate.edu/_docs/small_animal/ophthalmology/ophthalmology_201102_avco_cataracts.pdf
Glaucoma	http://csuvth.colostate.edu/_docs/small_animal/ophthalmology/ophthalmology_201102_avco_glaucoma.pdf
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)	http://csuvth.colostate.edu/_docs/small_animal/ophthalmology/ophthalmology_201102_avco_kcs.pdf
Progressive Retinal Atrophy	http://csuvth.colostate.edu/_docs/small_animal/ophthalmology/ophthalmology_201102_avco_pra.pdf
Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome	http://csuvth.colostate.edu/_docs/small_animal/ophthalmology/ophthalmology_201102_avco_sards.pdf
Ferret Health and Behavior
Ferret Adrenal Disease	http://csuvth.colostate.edu/_docs/small_animal/zoological_medicine/zoological_medicine_201102_ferret_adrenal_disease.pdf
Ferret Care Guide	http://www.mspca.org/programs/pet-owner-resources/pet-owner-guides/small-animal-care-adoption/small-animal-care-guides/ferrets.html
Ferret Insulinomas	http://csuvth.colostate.edu/_docs/small_animal/zoological_medicine/zoological_medicine_201102_ferret_insulinomas.pdf
Vaccinations Schedule for Ferrets	http://csuvth.colostate.edu/_docs/small_animal/zoological_medicine/zoological_medicine_201102_ferret_vaccination_schedule.pdf
For Kids!
Animal Doc: A Site Just For Kids!	http://www.vet.uga.edu/vpp/animaldoc/index.php
General Pet Care (Lodging with Pets/Entertaining and Informative Articles)
Lodging for You and Your Pets	http://www.petswelcome.com/
Pet Columns (Topics on Everything and Anything Pet Related!) University of Illinois	http://vetmed.illinois.edu/petcolumns/
Healthy Living and Nutrition
Body Condition Score	http://csuvth.colostate.edu/_docs/small_animal/community_practice/community_practice_201102_body_weight_scale.pdf
Choosing a Pet Food	http://smallanimal.vethospital.ufl.edu/clinical-services/nutrition/choosing-a-pet-food/
Helping Your Pet Live Longer	http://csuvth.colostate.edu/small_animal/community_practice/help_pet_live_longer.aspx
Nutrition and Pets	http://www.mspca.org/programs/pet-owner-resources/pet-owner-guides/dog-care/nutrition-and-pets.html
Pet Obesity is a Growing Problem	http://csuvth.colostate.edu/small_animal/community_practice/pet_obesity.aspx
What Should You Feed Your Dog?	http://csuvth.colostate.edu/small_animal/community_practice/what_to_feed_dog.aspx
Heart Disease
Pets with Heart Disease	http://csuvth.colostate.edu/small_animal/cardiology/heart_disease.aspx
Hygiene
Brushing Your Pet’s Teeth	http://csuvth.colostate.edu/small_animal/community_practice/pet_dental_health.aspx
Clean and Medicate Your Pet’s Ears	http://csuvth.colostate.edu/_docs/small_animal/dermatology/dermatology_201102_ear_flushing.pdf
Oral Health FAQs	http://csuvth.colostate.edu/small_animal/dentistry_oral_surgery/questions.aspx
Trimming Your Cat’s Nails	http://www.catvets.com/healthtopics/wellness/?Id=170
Trimming Your Dog’s Nails (AAHA)	http://www.healthypet.com/PetCare/PetCareArticle.aspx?art_key=1e6320fa-ab8e-49fb-b312-84e69583d78d
Neurology
Neurology FAQs	http://smallanimal.vethospital.ufl.edu/clinical-services/neurology/neurology-faqs/
Parasites and Zoonotic Disease
Common Intestinal Parasites in Cats and Dogs	http://www.vet.k-state.edu/depts/VHC/PDF/common_parasites.pdf
Companion Animal Parasite Council (Directory of All Known Parasites)	http://www.capcvet.org/
Fleas Infesting Pets and Homes	http://www.vet.k-state.edu/depts/VHC/PDF/MF760.pdf
Ticks in Kansas	http://www.vet.k-state.edu/depts/VHC/PDF/mf2653.pdf
Why is it important to protect your pets from parasites?	http://csuvth.colostate.edu/small_animal/community_practice/protect_pets_from_parasites.aspx
Zoonotic Potential of Common Cat/Dog Intestinal Parasites	http://www.vet.k-state.edu/depts/VHC/PDF/intestinal_parasites.pdf
Pet Loss Support
C.A.R.E. Pet Loss Helpline (University of Illinois)	http://vetmed.illinois.edu/CARE/index.html
Coping through Holidays and Special Event Days	http://smallanimal.vethospital.ufl.edu/client-services/pet-loss-support/coping-through-holidays-and-special-event-days/
Coping with Guilt	http://smallanimal.vethospital.ufl.edu/client-services/pet-loss-support/coping-with-guilt/
Experience of Pet Loss	http://smallanimal.vethospital.ufl.edu/client-services/pet-loss-support/the-experience-of-pet-loss/
How to Support a Loved One Who Is Grieving	http://smallanimal.vethospital.ufl.edu/client-services/pet-loss-support/how-to-support-a-loved-one-who-is-grieving/
Pet Loss Support	http://smallanimal.vethospital.ufl.edu/client-services/pet-loss-support/
Rainbow Bridge Poem	http://smallanimal.vethospital.ufl.edu/client-services/pet-loss-support/the-rainbow-bridge/
Reactions of Other Pets in the Home	http://smallanimal.vethospital.ufl.edu/client-services/pet-loss-support/reactions-of-other-pets-in-the-home/
Self- Care During the Grieving Process	http://smallanimal.vethospital.ufl.edu/client-services/pet-loss-support/self-care-during-the-grieving-process/
Signs that you are Healing	http://smallanimal.vethospital.ufl.edu/client-services/pet-loss-support/signs-that-you-are-healing/
Ways to Memorialize Your Pet	http://smallanimal.vethospital.ufl.edu/client-services/pet-loss-support/ways-to-memorialize-your-pet/
Prevention of Animal Cruelty
What is animal cruelty?	http://www.mspca.org/programs/cruelty-prevention/animal-cruelty-information/
Safety
Animal Poison Control Center	http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/
Common Poisonous Household Plants	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WndJLJD8R9k
Everyday Items That May Be Toxic to Your Pet	http://csuvth.colostate.edu/_docs/small_animal/community_practice/community_practice_201102_posionous_household_items.pdf
Pet Travel Tips	http://www.mspca.org/programs/pet-owner-resources/living-with-pets/pet-safety-tips/pet-travel-tips.html
Preparing Your Home for a New Dog	http://csuvth.colostate.edu/small_animal/community_practice/prepare_for_new_dog.aspx
What is an Emergency?	http://www.healthypet.com/PetCare/PetCareArticle.aspx?art_key=8a11b01b-3b74-4073-a6f9-8fc82237ba67
Seasonal Pet Safety Tips
Enjoy the Holidays While Keeping Your Pet Safe	http://csuvth.colostate.edu/small_animal/community_practice/critter_corner_201110_holiday_hazards.aspx
Holiday Safety Tips for Pets	http://www.cvhs.okstate.edu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=753:is-it-a-good-idea-to-give-a-pet-as-a-gift&catid=27:small-animal-questions&Itemid=315
Is it a good idea to give a pet as a gift?	http://www.cvhs.okstate.edu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=753:is-it-a-good-idea-to-give-a-pet-as-a-gift&catid=27:small-animal-questions&Itemid=315
Summer Tips for Pets	http://smallanimal.vethospital.ufl.edu/2012/04/27/summer-tips-for-pets/
Senior Pet Care
Caring for an Older Pet	https://ebusiness.avma.org/EBusiness50/files/productdownloads/SeniorPets_En.pdf
Senior Pet Care Tips	http://www.mspca.org/programs/pet-owner-resources/pet-owner-guides/dog-care/senior-pet-care-tips.html

Animal Hospital of West Bay Online Resource Center

Acupuncture

Behavior in Cats

Behavior in Dogs

Bird Care

Cat Care

Disaster Preparedness

Disease and Treatment

Exotic Animal Care (Rodents, Aquatics)

Eye Care (Ophthalmology)

Ferret Health and Behavior

For Kids!

General Pet Care (Lodging with Pets/Entertaining and Informative Articles)

Healthy Living and Nutrition

Heart Disease

Hygiene

Neurology

Parasites and Zoonotic Disease

Pet Loss Support

Prevention of Animal Cruelty

Safety

Seasonal Pet Safety Tips

Senior Pet Care

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