LINKS TO USEFUL (or just cool!) PLACES

Cactus Run recommends the following links for additional useful pet-related information.

General Health Information

http://www.felinediabetes.com: This website offers support and comprehensive information for owners of newly diagnosed and long term diabetic cats.

http://www.petcaretv.com/page.php?page=42: This web site has a video library of information on health related topics such as dental disease, diabetes, cancer, lameness, spaying and neutering and many other topics.

http://www.petdental.com: Pet Dental Care: This is a good site to learn more about the importance of good pet dental care for all aspects of your pet’s health.

http://www.avma.org/care4pets: AVMA Care for Pets Home Page Site has information on many topic related topics including pet health, loss, selection and safety.

http://netvet.wustl.edu/e-zoo.htm: The Electronic Zoo: This site categorizes and organizes veterinary, medical, and animal related information found online in an easy to use format.

Raw Food for Cats and Dogs

http://www.catinfo.org/zorans_article.pdf: Article offering extraordinarily sound reasoning on why and how feeding cats ingredients such as grains can be very detrimental to a cat's health.

http://www.catnutrition.org/: Information on why, how, where, when to feed raw, including recipe and health recommendations. 

Poison Control

 www.pharmacy.arizona.edu/outreach/poison/pets.php: Arizona Drug and Poison Information Center: Tips for prevention and treatment of pet poising from medications, foods, plants and toxins and encounters with poisonous animals.

http://www.aspca.org/apcc: National Animal Poison Control Center:  National Animal Poison Control Center (NAPPC), established in 1978, is the first animal-oriented poison center in the United States. Licensed veterinarians and board-certified veterinary toxicologists are available to answer questions.

Parasites and Zoonotic Diseases

http://www.cdc.gov/:  The Center for Disease Control: This site offers information about zoonotic diseases (These are diseases that you can get from your pets) and anyone with HIV that is concerned about having a pet.

www.capcvet.org:  Guidelines on controlling internal and external parasites in dogs and cats.

http://www.pawssf.org: Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS): This site is another source for finding out about zoonotic diseases (those diseases that you can get from your pets). Look under their Education topics.

Health Certificate Information

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/ncie/exp-pets.html: USDA web site for exporting animals out of the country. You will click on Animal Exports Regulations and then choose your destination country, read through the information and then print out the bilingual health certificate.You will need to set up appointments for all of the necessary requirements.

Rescue Organizations

http://www.azrescue.org: R.E.S.C.U.E. - Maricopa County - Arizona: This organization rescue cats and dogs whose time has run out at the local pound. Volunteers bring animals home and care for them, preparing them for adoption into loving homes.

http://www.bestfriends.org: Best Friends Animal Sanctuary: Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is the nation's largest sanctuary for abused and abandoned cats and dogs and other animals.

Grief Support

http://www.griefhealing.com: Grief Healing: This is a good resource for those suffering from grief from a pet or human loss.

Breed Information  

http://www.uexplore.com/breeds/dogBreedsA.htm:  Dog Breed Quick Reference: This helpful and fun site provides extensive information on dog breeds and proper care and training.

http://www.akc.org: The American Kennel Club (AKC) is a national organization devoted to the advancement and welfare of pure-bred dogs.

http://www.tica.org:  The International Cat Association provides information on cat shows, breeds and care.  TICA is the largest registry of hybrid cats (Bengal, Savannah, Chausie).

http://www.cfainc.org: The Cat Fancier’s Association Website provides information on cat shows, breeds and care