Poison Control Resources
Pet Poison.org:
" This site is being put together
to help pet owners identify potential risk elements in the home
and outside."
The American
Veterinary Medical Association:
An
animal owner's guide to common small animal poisons.
ASPCA
- Animal Poison Control Center:
"The
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center is a unique, emergency hotline
providing
24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week
telephone assistance to veterinarians and animal owners. The
Center's hotline veterinarians can quickly answer questions
about toxic
substances found in our
everyday surroundings that can be dangerous to animals. There
is a $45 consultation fee paid by the animal owner, veterinarian
or product manufacturer."
The
Online Merck Veterinary Manual
Merck
and Merial jointly launched the online
version of The Merck
Veterinary Manual, the world's best selling and most trusted
veterinary reference.
The manual is now available online at: www.merckvetmanual.com.
A comprehensive reference
on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of animal disease,
the online Merck Veterinary Manual is free of charge, accessible
24
hours a day,
seven days a
week. First introduced in 1955, the reference book is published
by Merck Publishing Group, in cooperation with Merial. (company
press
release)
Medical Centers
PetPlace.com:
" PetPlace.com
is the definitive online resource for pet news, health and
well-being. Dr. Jon
Rappaport, the founder, has developed
an authoritative, user-friendly site where pet owners
worldwide can go for complete, up-to-date information on all
pet issues." Pet Vet
Hospitals
VCA Antech
Searchable
database to locate a local emergency vet hospital.
AAHA
Use
Healthypet's Hospital Locator to find a veterinary hospital
near you or nearly
anywhere you want to
go!
ASPCA
- Ani-Med Pet Care
Ani-Med
Pet Care Information Tips from the ASPCA.
