Animal Behavior problems & solutions
ASPCA Pet behavior information
Visit the Virtualpet behaviorist for free solutions to common pet behavior problems.
Dog Training
Forever Homes for cats
Good Books To Read
Great Training Resources
Humane Societies
Informative websites from VA Dept. of Health and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) & Parasite’s
CDC- Information on Rabies for you and kids.
Has Information for you and your kid’s to help understand what rabies is, how a person or animal can get rabies. Also warning signs to look for if you think an animal has rabies.
Pet Travel a website with useful information on travel to many countries
Independant website make sure to check the USDA website for possible updates.
Pets & Parasites
Companion Animal Parasite Council. Discusses disease transmission.
Ready America
Prepare, Plan, Stay Informed
USDA website with Export Information for you and your pet to travel Outside of the US
International information to travel outside of U.S.A.
Virginia State Animal Response Team
Any Disaster – Any Animal – Any Time, Providing Prevention, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery, for Emergencies Affecting Animals.
Links
ASPCA Poison Control
Learn how to poison proof your home.
DogWise.com
Great website for great dog related books- from training to behavior to baking treats and so much more.
Seresto Flea and Tick Collar
An effective, reliable alternative to monthly flea and tick topicals. Easy-to-use collar against fleas and ticks for 8 months.
Veterinary Partner
Great websites for finding answer to medical questions.
Microchipping
Pet Link
A free Microchip, International Registry for you and your pet. A microchip is about the size of a grain of rice and is implanted into the pet in a single simple injection, just like a vaccine. The microchip has a code that is unique to your pet, the way your social security number is unique to you. When a pet is found and scanned, the unique code can be traced back to you through your database registration at www.PetLink.NET, allowing you and your pet to be happily reunited
Referrals
Safety For Pets
Some Good Book Resources
Kids and Dogs - A Professional's Guide to Helping Families by Colleen Pelar
What dogs wish parents to knew about kids
Pregnancy , New Baby and Your Dog Resources
Living with Kids and Dogs – Without Losing Your Mind by Colleen Pelar
A kids and dog book for parents – very useful
Tell Your Dog You're Pregnant by Dr Lewis Kirkham
Introducing a new baby to a resident dog
Your Dog and Your Baby - A Practical Guide by Silvia Hartman-Kent
Introducing a new baby to your dog