Resources - Four Seasons Animal Hospital

GENERAL RESOURCE WEB SITES

https://veterinarypartner.com/ General veterinary information on a variety of veterinary topics, written by veterinarians.

www.vetmed.wsu.edu/ClientED/categories.aspx: Information on common diseases and other veterinary topics from Washington State University's Veterinary Hospital.

https://acvim.org/websites/acvim/index.php?p=62: "Fact Sheets: Diseases and Symptoms" from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM).

CANCER

www.oncolink.com/types/section.cfm?c=22&s=69: A link to the cancer center at the University of Pennsylvania. A comprehensive resource for veterinary cancer information.

www.csuanimalcancercenter.org/patient-information: A link to Colorado State University’s excellent veterinary cancer site.

www.vet.ohio-state.edu/1362.htm: More information from the Ohio State University’s veterinary cancer site.

CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE

https://www.partnersah.vet.cornell.edu/pet-owners/kidney-disease/how-is-it-diagnosed Cornell University's "Cat Owner's Guide to Kidney Disease", featuring videos about diagnosis and treatment of kidney disease.

www.felinecrf.com: Although this web site is not written by a veterinarian, it provides excellent information in an easy to understand format, covering everything from common symptoms to how to administer subcutaneous fluids.

DIABETES MELLITUS

www.cat-dog-diabetes.com: Offers advice about insulin treatments and suitable diets for managing canine and feline diabetes.

www.felinediabetes.com: For feline diabetic owners, especially those who want to try home monitoring.

DERMATOLOGY

www.us.atopica.com/ Atopica (cyclosporine), is indicated for the control of atopic dermatitis in dogs.

www.greerlabs.com/index.php/veterinary_allergy/pet_owner/ Immunotherapy/allergen information - Greer Labs

www.pollen.com/allergy-weather-forecast.asp Local and National Allergy forecasts/pollen count

www.wormsandgermsblog.com/uploads/file/JSW-MA2%20MRSP%20-%20Owner.pdf Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (MRSP)

www.wormsandgermsblog.com/uploads/file/M2%20MRSA%20-%20Owner.pdf Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

www.drmichaeldryden.com/fleas/3/fleas Everything you need to know about fleas!

FELINE ASTHMA

www.fritzthebrave.com: An excellent, comprehensive site covering all aspects of asthma in cats.

www.aerokat.com: Sponsored by the makers of AeroKat inhalers. They have a how-to video for administering inhaled medications to your cat (yes, it can be done!).

NUTRITION

www.petdiets.com: Nutritional recommendations and homemade diets are formulated, for a fee, by an ACVN (American College of Veterinary Nutrition) nutritionist to fit the individual needs of your pet, using foods that they like to eat. This is a great resource for those pet owners interested in preparing homemade diets.

www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/vmth/small_animal/nutrition/newsletters.cfm: Client information sheets from the UC Davis Veterinary Hospital on dietary management of obesity, kidney disease, liver disease, gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes mellitus, and urinary bladder stones.

END OF LIFE CARE

https://fourseasonsah.com/resources/end-of-life/: Assessing quality of life and making decisions for your aging or terminally ill pet.

PHARMACIES

https://atwork.avma.org/2010/11/15/pet-pharmacy-faqs/: AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association): "Pet Pharmacy FAQs."

https://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/ResourcesforYou/AnimalHealthLiteracy/ucm203000.htm: US Food and Drug Administration, "Online Pet pharmacies: Protect Yourself and your Pet"

ZOONOTIC DISEASE INFORMATION

www.wormsandgermsblog.com: Access this website at the University of Guelph, Ontario Veterinary College, to learn about diseases that you might catch from your pets.