Links and Resources

Behavior

Dr. Sophia Yin's Website
Great information and videos on pet behavior and training.

Cat Health

American Association of Feline Practitioners
The AAFP is an association of veterinarians dedicated to improving the health of felines. Visit the site to learn about medical conditions and general health care for your cat.

Cornell University Partner's in Animal Health Website
Helpful videos from Cornell University including: How to give your cat medication. How to trim your cat's nails and brush your cat's teeth. Also helpful information on diabetes, kidney disease and cancer.

Know Hearworms - Heartworm Disease in Cats
Information about heartworm disease in our feline friends.

Soft Paws
Visit this website for information on Soft Paws, a declawing alternative.

Dental and Oral Health

Pet Dental Health Campaign
Pets need dental care too! Information on care of your pet's teeth and mouth.

Emergency Care

Animal Poison Control Center
Good resource for any animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you think that your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, call (888) 426-4435. A $65 consultation fee may be applied to your credit card.

California Veterinary Specialists
Carlsbad 760-431-2273

Veterinary Specialty Hospital
North County 760-466-0600
Sorrento Valley 760-858-7500

Financial Assistance

Care Credit

General Information

Beyond Indigo Pets
Our website developer.

General Pet Health

American Heartworm Society

Pet Wellness Campaign
How often should pets be examined and vaccinated? Provides information, videos, and press releases regarding the topic of pet wellness and disease prevention.

www.healthypet.com
Sponsored by the American Animal Hospital Association, this site has wonderful medical information as well as great tips on how to care for your pet.. It also provides information on how to choose a veterinarian.

www.veterinarypartner.com
This is the owner’s companion to VIN (Veterinary Information Network) the leading on-line site for up-to-date information and education for your veterinarian. This site has a tremendous amount of information for all pet owners. If you have a question you can usually find the answer here from a trusted source.

Just for Fun

Coloring Pages for Children

Lost Pet Resources

Microchip Lookup Service
Resource for looking up information associated with a microchip number.

Nutrition

Balance It Website
Nutritional supplement for homemade diets and recipes for homemade diets.

Pet Adoption

Pet Finder Website

Rancho Coastal Humane Society

San Diego County Animal Shelter

San Diego Humane Society

Pet Loss

Argus Institute - Grief Resources for Families with Pets
Colorado State University website providing help with pet loss and grief.

Books for Adults:
Anderson, M., Coping with the Loss of Your Pet, Second Edition. Petergrine Press, 1996
Harris, E., Pet Loss: A Spiritual Guide. Llewellyn Publications, 1997
Kowalski, G., Goodbye Friend: Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has Ever Lost a Pet. Stillpoint Publishing, 1997
Steinbach, D., Letting Go Loving, Caring Without Guilt: A Compassionate but Straightforward Look at Pet Euthanasia. Willow Bend Publishing, 1997

Books for Children:
Rylant, C., Dog Heaven. Blue Sky Press, 1995
Rylant, C., Cat Heaven. Blue Sky Press, 1997
Viorst, J., The Tenth Good Thing About Barney. Atheneum, 1971

Cornell University Pet Loss Support Line