Chardon Pet Owner Resources

Pet Health, Behavior & Info Sites

• Animal Poison Control Center – For any animal poison-related emergency or if worried your pet ate something toxic.
• Pet Health Network – Find a breadth of health answers about your pet.
• HomeAgain & AKC Reunite Microchips & PetLink – Register & update your pet’s microchip information.
• Pet Health Insurance Buyer's Guide - ASPCA's pet insurance buying guide.
• APHIS Pet Travel – USDA's information on domestic and international pet travel.
• Pets & Parasites – Recommendations for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of pet parasite infections.
• Heartworm Society – Learn more about deadly heartworms and what you can do to protect your pet.
• CDC Rabies Information - Everything you need to know about the rabies virus.
• CDC Zoonotic Diseases - Learn about the risks of diseases people get from animals. 
• Rainbow Bridge – A grief support community for those who are hurting from the death of a beloved pet.
• American Kennel Club
• Dog Owner's Guide – A nice starter guide of things to consider when thinking about getting a puppy.
• International Cat Care - Resources, support and advice that help you better care for your cats.
• The ASPCA – Exists to promote humane principles, prevent cruelty and alleviate fear, pain, and suffering in animals.
• Humane Society of the United States – Promotes the protection and adoption of all animals.

Checklists

• Cat Pain & Osteoarthritis Checklist
• Dog Osteoarthritis Checklist

Animal Clinic of Chardon Pet Owner Resources

 

Cats

• Cat Friendly Homes dedicated to cat caregivers who want to provide the very best care for their cat.
• Indoor Cat Initiative from Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
• Fab Cats Non profit organization with expertise in feline treatment, both in the veterinary field and cat care in general.
• Feline Chronic Renal Failure Information Center
• Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine The feline health center at Cornell University
• Catalyst Council A coalition of the veterinary community, academia, nonprofits, industry and animal welfare organizations.

Lost Pets/Disaster Preparedness/Animal Welfare

• Disaster Preparedness for Pets and Their Families
• Humane Society of the United States
• Ohio Animal Health Foundation

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Pet Health & Behavior Information

• Veterinary Partner.com The world's first and largest online veterinary database and community
• Pets With Disabilities.org Education, support, rescue, shelter, wheelchair assistance
• The Behavior Clinic - Animal Behavior of Northeast Ohio, local DVM Behaviorist
• Cold Nose Companions Positive approach dog training
• Fear Free Happy Homes How to lesson fear and make your pet happier

Pets & Children

• The Companion Animal Parasite Council A non-profit organization of veterinarians and parasitologists dedicated to protecting your family and your pets from parasites and zoonotic disease

Pet Bond & Grievance Support

• Honoring the Bond Ohio State Veterinary School support for companion animal owners

Organizations

• American Veterinary Medical Association
• American Kennel Club
• Ohio Veterinary Medical Association
• Morris Animal Foundation Helping pets with cancer

Wildlife & Exotic/ "Pocket Pet" Pet Information

• Lafaber Vet Dozens of Exotic Pet Resource Sheets
• Kevin P. Clinton Wildlife Center Lake Metroparks wildlife rehabilitation center
• American Fancy Rat & Mouse Association
• House Rabbit Society
• Oxbow Animal Health General Nutrition and Health
• Ferret Central Ferret information

​Other Helpful Sites

• ​ Balance It.com Recipes for homemade diets
• Pet Friendly Travel.com
• Pet Sitters International Pet sitter resources
• Pet Insurance Review Compare Pet Health Insurance