On this page we will provide links to good websites to assist with various species and issues.
Links:
 All About Skin, Allergies, and more..
Itchy dogs? Allergies? Bad ears? Try looking at this great website created by the dermatologists at the University of Tennessee Veterinary Hospital for a good link to the latest suggestions for helping your pet. Click on "Client Handouts" for excellent and informative discussions about the most commonly seen problems with dog and cat skin care.
 All about Turtles
An excellent site to research turtles.
 Alternative to medications for storm anxiety in dogs
The Anxiety Wrap appears to be a viable alternative to medication for helping dogs with storm anxiety issues. Please follow this link and read about the theory behind this new product. Dr. Z is in the process of trying it on her own dog and will let you know if it has helped!
 Animal Behavior Clinic
Provides checklists useful for identifying behavior problems in cats, dogs and horses.
 Bird/Parrot Related Websites
 Diet and Husbandry of pocket pets
Resource for current details about pocket pet nutrition and care (rabbits, chinchillas, guinea pigs, etc.)
 Dog Training Library
 General Reptile Medicine and Care
General, excellent and accurate information on husbandry and care of many reptile species kept in captivity
 Got wildlife?
Click here for information on how to find help for injured or abandoned wildlife!
 Indoor Cat Care
A "resource checklist" to enrich the lives of indoor cats prepared by The Indoor Cat Initiative, The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
 Interrabbit aggression
This site will help those of you whose bunnies are having difficulty adjusting to other rabbits, and to their human companions.
 Links to resources about Avian Influenza and commonly asked questions
Information about this emerging disease, and answers to the most commonly asked questions with regards to your birds and keeping them safe.
 Multiple Species, Veterinary Advise
Maintained by veterinarians, this a very useful site loaded with health news and information about behavior, health, diseases, and drugs related to dogs, cats, birds, horses, and other pets.
 Parrots: Teach your parrot how to do tricks
Bireds are very intelligent and have excellent memories. This link takes you to an article that can help you engage your parrot in purposeful learning.
 Premiere Herpetology Website
This site is self-describes as the "Online Community for the Reptile and Amphibian Hobbyist". Here you will find links to forums, clubs, care sheets, FAQs, and more. Interactive sites are linked to research your specific questions about particular species. This site is popular with hobbyists as a forum in which to chat, shop, and exchange information.
 Prospective Bird Owners
A site that helps you filter through the process of potential new bird ownership.
 Protecting your backyard birds from Avian Influenza
"Should I close down my backyard bird feeders to discourage wild birds in the neighborhood?" Questions and answers to the most commonly asked questions can be found on this site.
 Rabbit Breeds
This site includes pictures, descriptions, and characteristics of domestic rabbits.
 Reptile Longevity
Frank and Kate Lavens maintain this site for longevity records of reptiles and amphibians kept in captivity. This is great place to go if you are interested in the potential lifespan of a pet.
 Sugargliders!
Sugargliders are fascinating and complicated creatures. Here is a link to a site with lots of information on their care and keeping.
 Your Guide to Parrot Behavior Consulting
This site provides a link for you to find certified and associate level Parrot Behavior Consultants who are uniquely qualified with expertise in evaluating, managing, and modifying a wide range of challenging parrot behaviors. They build, support, and strengthen the relationships between you and psittacine members of your household. They can help minimize conflict in the companion parrot environment by using positive training techniques, environmental enrichment, and stress management. To locate an IAABC Parrot Behavior Consultant, follow the link!
 
 
 
 
 


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