Links

Our goal is to educate pet owners with essential knowledge about pet health concerns and pet care. In addition to our own website, we would like to share the following entertaining and educational websites concerning pet wellness. The links are grouped into several categories to provide quick access to information you find most important.

If you know of any additional links that you find instructive, please let us know! We are always seeking to provide notable resources for our pet parents and patients.

Oakville Animal Clinic: Our sister hospital

Conveniently located downtown Oakville just North of Lakeshore Road on Kerr Street.
www.oakvilleanimalclinic.com
905-845-1234

Charitable Organization

• Farley Foundation: Helping people. Healing pets.

Dentistry

• Pet Dental: Hill’s guide to oral health care in cats and dogs
• Veterinary Dental Forum: Helping to advance knowledge, education, awareness and skills in veterinary dentistry.
• Veterinary Oral Health Council: This council approves dental products proven to help reduce plaque and tartar in your pet’s mouth.

Healthy Pet

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Rabies vaccination is required for all dogs entering the United States from a country where rabies is present. Specific details of the CDC’s Dog Import Policy are available from: www.cdc.gov/animalimportation/dogs.html
• www.aahanet.org: This site is similar to the CVMA site. It provides a wealth of information on pet health and is provided by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).
• www.healthypet.com: This site is similar to the CVMA site. It provides a wealth of information on pet health and is provided by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).

Kennel Clubs

• The American Kennel Club: Volumes of great information on dogs.
• The Canadian Kennel Club: A great source of information on dogs.

Microchipping

• www.24petwatch.com
• www.avidmicrochip.com 

Parasitology

• Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC): The CAPC fosters understanding and the adoption of the best practices in managing companion animal parasites. For comprehensive parasite information including heartworm updates visit capcvet.org and ncvetp.org
• Dogs & Ticks: In 2014 we continue to find positive Lyme tests in our tested dogs (Pets) which is a true indicator of the prevalence - as well other vector born diseases have been confirmed. The 4Dx test is an exquisitely sensitive test.
• Tick Identification: Black Legged or Deer Tick and Lyme Disease: This site out of the University of Rhode Island promotes tick-bite protection and tick-borne prevention by engaging, educating, and empowering people to take action. This Tick Encounter Resource Center (TERC) is comprehensive and very educational.

Pet Insurance

• www.petcareinsurance.com
• www.petsecure.com
• www.petsplusus.com
• www.vetinsurance.com ​

Pet Trust Fund

• Pet Trust Fund: Pet trust supports companion animal programs at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) at the University of Guelph. It contributes to the advancement of veterinary medicine and benefits the health and well being of pets and their owners.

Resources

• American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: Great information and tips on pet care, poison control and animal news.
• Animal Health Care: This site is sponsored by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association(CVMA). There many topics covered including general health, disease, vaccinations and pet behaviour.
• Animal Health Channel: The animal health channel provides comprehensive information about conditions and diseases that affects animals. This was developed and is monitored by board-certified veterinarians.
• ASPCA Poison Control Center: A pet-specific hotline for poison-related emergencies.
  
• C.V.O: The regulatory body for the practicing veterinarians in Ontario.
• Cat & Dog Diabetes: Helpful information for pet owners to help understand diabetes and help manage this disease with proper diet, exercise and insulin therapy.
• Mississauga Animal Services: Providing many services within our community including care for lost pets 24/7. Adopt a Pet in NEED.
• Mississauga Oakville Veterinary Emergency Hospital: For emergencies outside of our hospital hours – located on the west side of Winston Churchill Boulevard just above the QEW. 905 829 9444
• Oakville Humane Society: Adopt a Pet in NEED.
• Ontario Poison Control Centre: 1-800-268-9017
• Pet Poison Helpline: provides treatment advice and recommendations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week out of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
• The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association:
• The Ontario Veterinary Medical Association: Find out information about The Farley Foundation, SafePet Program and pet ownership.
• TPLO Repair for Cruciate Injuries: Informative website answering all of your questions regarding Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) for Cranial Cruciate Ligament repair
• Veterinary Information Network: An excellent resource for a variety of veterinary conditions. This is an invaluable source of information provided by the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). A unique feature is “Ask a Veterinarian a Question.”
• Why To Spay Dot Com: Detailed facts and information on the importance of spaying and neutering your pet