Tools and Resources

A basic goal of AAFCO is to provide a mechanism for developing and implementing uniform and equitable laws, regulations, standards and enforcement policies for regulating the manufacture, distribution and sale of animal feeds; resulting in safe, effective, and useful feeds.

click to visit: http://www.aafco.org/

The AltVetMed Web Site was created to offer the general public and veterinarians information on complementary and alternative veterinary medicine.

Most of the articles are written with the pet owner in mind, but they may also be of interest to veterinarians who are not familiar with the various alternative and complementary modalities.

click to visit: http://www.ahvma.org/

The American Institute of Baking is a not-for-profit corporation, founded by the North American wholesale and retail baking industries in 1919 as a technology transfer center for bakers and food processors. The original mission of the organization was to "put science to work for the baker," and that basic theme is still central to all of the programs, products, and services provided by AIB to baking and general food production industries worldwide.

Since 2003, Natura Pet Products' facilities have been rated as "Superior" by the AIB Annual Audit.

click to visit: http://www.aibonline.org/

The API is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to informing, educating and advocating the humane treatment of all animals.

click to visit: http://www.api4animals.org/

This group is helping save dogs' lives and prevent unnecessary euthanasia by providing education and resources to pet owners and veterinarians on the subject of canine epilepsy and hyperthyroid seizure disorder.

click to visit: http://www.canine-epilepsy-guardian-angels.com/

A nice site with a non-commercial, just-for-fun theme. See the picture and bio of a new dog selected everyday. Or better yet, send in your own pet photos and be the next proud parent! Surveys and more links round out the site.

click to visit: http://www.dogoftheday.com/

The Washington, D.C.-based Doris Day Animal League is a lobbying and humane education group dedicated to animal protection issues around the world.

The group is working to end the inhumane treatment of animals in industry and the unneccessary killing of unwanted pets.

click to visit: http://www.ddal.org/

QUESTION: Have you ever wanted an answer to a pet care question, but didn't ask when you were at the veterinary hospital? Or maybe you just want more information on a disease or condition your pet has been diagnosed with? Do you need to learn more about puppy/kitten care? Trying to decipher medical jargon and need a little help?

ANSWER: Email-a-Vet.com is a team of veterinarians and veterinary technicians that are online to help you! They provide quality answers to your questions, including generalized veterinary care, explanation of disease and treatments, pet care and husbandry, behavior issues, and research on the most current information for pet disease or conditions. They offer experience and information that comes with many years of clinical veterinary practice. And they answer questions on just about any species!

click to visit: http://www.email-a-vet.com

The NAPCC site contains advice for preventing and treating animal poisonings.

click to visit: http://www.napcc.aspca.org/prevent.htm

The NSAL, founded in 1944, is the largest pet adoption agency in the world. It is dedicated to finding the best possible home for each pet in its care -- even if the pet is blind, deaf or otherwise disabled.

click to visit: http://www.nsal.org/

Organic Authority is an online magazine where it's hip to be organic! They make it easy to add a little green to your life covering everything from organic food to organic living, gardening, health, beauty and sustainable living.

Visit their web site to sign up for their Organic Authority newsletter!

click to visit: http://www.organicauthority.com

Pet Finder is an on-line, searchable database of animals that need homes. It is also a directory of the animal shelters and adoption organizations across the country (USA). Organizations maintain their own home pages and available pet database.

click to visit: http://www.petfinder.org/

PFI is a pet food industry association.

click to visit: http://www.petfoodinstitute.org/

This site attempts to connect owners of lost pets with the people who found them. An ambitious project to be sure, the site offers its free service to users in more than 30 countries in as many languages.

click to visit: http://www.lostandfound.com/

A just-for-fun site where you can adopt a virtual puppy, interact and communicate with other virtual pet owners. Lots of fun.

click to visit: http://www.virtualdog.com/

Simply stated, dog training is about building a relationship. The stronger the relationship, the more responsive your pet will be. Training is on-going and never ends. The educational experience is a life long process which begins from the moment we are born...the same is true for your dog. Sit, Come, Down and Stay are commands to be used everyday, whether before meals or on daily walks. These commands strengthen the LEADER-FOLLOWER RELATIONSHIP, which is our primary objective. When you speak, your dog will listen and respond accordingly, not when "he feels like it" or "only when I have a treat," but every single time!

click to visit: http://www.urbantails.net

click to visit: http://www.ams.usda.gov/nop/Consumers/Consumerhome.html

Dr. Belfield is a published authority on veterinary medicine and was closely involved in the development of Innova foods. His website contains useful articles on a variety of animal health and nutrition topics, including arthritis, bladder and bowel diseases, skin allergies, and hip displaysia.

click to visit: http://www.belfield.com