Helpful Links

Veterinary Information:

• Worms and Germs Blog: An educational website by the Ontario Veterinary College’s Centre for Public Health
• ASPCA Poison Control Center
• Veterinary Partner Valuable information about animal health conditions, written by veterinarians and experts.
• Indoor Pet Initiative
• Feline Agility
• Feline diabetes: How to recognize and manage this common disease in cats
• Educating New Pet Parents About Poison Prevention

Nutrition:

• Hill’s Pet Nutrition
• Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets
• Pet Diets
  • Written by a veterinarian whom has completed a residency in veterinary nutrition. Read through the “FAQ” frequently asked questions section. If you are thinking about cooking a home-made diet for your pet, this is the place to start to ensure that the diet is properly balanced and suitable for your pet.

Pet Loss and Grief:

• Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
• Pet Loss Support Hotline, University of Guelph
  • Accepts calls from 3 to 6 pm PST Tuesday to Thursday
• HSUS Coping with Pet Death

Pet Insurance:

• Petsecure
• Trupanion

Animal Rescue Organizations:

• Cowichan and District Branch of the BC SPCA
• Petfinder
• The Global Alliance for Animals and People

Canadian Veterinary Schools:

• Ontario Veterinary College
• Western College of Veterinary Medicine
• Atlantic Veterinary College
• University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
• University of Montreal Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary Organizations:

• College of Veterinarians of British Columbia
• Canadian Veterinary Medical Association
• American Animal Hospital Association