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Guide to Finding Credible Information on the Internet

We know that our clients use the Internet to find information about their pets. We want to help you so that you can be sure the information you read is accurate and credible. Remember, anyone can put something on the Internet; we don’t want you to take the advice of a group or individual that might not be good for your beloved pet. So, we’ve put together this list of websites that we know and trust. Please let us know whenever you have questions about your pet’s health. We’re here to help you and enjoy educating our clients.

Links

ASPCA-American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals www.aspca.org
Poison Control Hotline: www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/
or Call (888) 426-4435 (a $65 consultation fee may be applied)

Toxic and non-toxic plants www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/plants.aspx
Humane Society www.hsus.org

Animal Funds/Donation
Companion Animal Fund MSU https://www.givingto.msu.edu/gift/index.cfm?SID=432

Laser Therapy
Companion Laser Therapy http://www.litecure.com/companion/for-pet-owners/watch-videos/

Veterinary Medical Associations/Education Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine cvm.msu.edu
Michigan Veterinary Medical Association www.michvma.org
American Veterinary Medical Association www.avma.org

Medical Care
https://indoorpet.osu.edu//dogs
http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/
American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine: http://www.acvim.org/
http://www.pethealthnetwork.com/

Parasite Information
http://www.dogsandticks.com/

Nutrition
http://www.acvn.org/
www.hillspet.com

Pet Insurance
VPI Pet insurance www.petinsurance.com
Trupanion www.trupanion.com
24Petwatch Pet Health Insurance (formerly known as Purinacare):
http://www.24petwatch.com/us/pet_insurance/

Dog Trainers/Behavior
Humane Training Sam Jones http://www.humanetrain.com/trainers.html
Pine Meadows http://www.pinemeadowsdogtraining.com/
American Kennel Club www.akc.org

Pet Loss
C.A.R.E (Companion Animal Related Emotions): (877)394-CARE (2273)
Counselors in Traverse City: Kim Trever, Ingress-Personal Psychiatry Services: (231)930-4689
Munson Hospice – To learn more about services offered, contact Dr. Barbara McIntyre,Coordinator of Art Therapy Services, or Patti Amalfitano, MSW, Bereavement Coordinator at (231)935-6520 or 1-800-252-2065

Support Groups: East Lansing: MSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Pet Loss Support Group – meets 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month @ 6:30pm in the Veterinary Medical Center. Free to attend
http://cvm.msu.edu/alumni-friends/pet-loss-support

Pet Loss Support Page: http://www.pet-loss.net/

Pet Memorials: http://www.etchedinmyheart.com

Coupon & Rebate Offers
Frontline® Plus – protection against fleas and ticks recommended year round:
www.frontline.com

Frontline® Satisfaction Plus Guarantee™ – This one-of-a-kind offer is available only when you buy FRONTLINE Plus from your veteranian. If for any reason you’re not completely satisfied with FRONTLINE Plus, we’ll give you your choice of a full refund, a replacement of your product, or a free home inspection by a pest-control specialist and home treatment if necessary.

Heartgard® Plus – Protection against heartworm disease and intestinal parasites – recommended year-round use
http://www.heartgard.com/pages/default.aspx

Interceptor® Flavor Tabs® – protection against heartworm disease – recommended year-round use.
www.interceptorpet.com

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