Important Links

The Internet has opened up a whole world of information at your fingertips. Of course some sites are more ‘reputable’ than others. These are sites that Grace Animal Hospital recommends…

GENERAL CAT AND DOG HEALTH CARE/INFORMATION

*Healthy Pet:     The official pet healthcare site of the American Animal Hospital Association
*American Veterinary Medical Association
*Veterinary Partner:    All species pet health information provided by the Veterinary Information Network
*Merck Veterinary Manual
*Dog Owners Guide
*Ohio State Indoor Cat Initiative
*Catnip Chronicles
*Fancy K-9s - Grooming Services
*Secret Winn Labradors

Allergies in Pets:
         www.atopica.com
         www.itchnot.com

*Tick Location Map
*Dogs with Cancer: National Cancer Foundation
*Blind Dogs:    Site for owners of blind dogs
*Dogs with Special Needs
*Nutrition Purina Veterinary Diets
*National Animal Poison Control Center by ASPCA
*Companion Animal Parasite Council
*Veterinary Oral Health Council

Thunderphobia and other noise phobias:
         www.soundscary.com
         www.mastersvoice-dog.com

PET INFORMATION AND HELPFUL SEARCH ENGINES

*American Canine Sports Medicine Association
*American Kennel Club:   (Includes breed, health and K9 Good Citizen Program
*List of other pet sites:   (health, breed, rescue, products, etc.)
*Frisbee Dog Products and Events

Therapy and Pet Visitation Dogs:
         The Delta Society
         Therapy Dogs International

Search engines for everything about and for your pets:
         www.bestpets.com
         www.thepetchannel.com

PET TRAVEL

*APHIS- Animal Plant Health Inspection Service:   Interstate and Foreign Travel Requirements
*Pet Travel Information:     Where are your pets welcome?

VETERINARY SPECIALTY and REFERRAL SERVICES

*Animal Rehabilitation & Fitness Center:  (803) 649-4965, 918 Houndslake Dr, Aiken, SC.
*South Carolina Veterinary Referral Center:  (803)798-0803, 124 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC
*South Carolina Veterinary Internal Medicine:  (803)789-3837, 132 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC
*Carolina Veterinary Specialists:   (704)-504-9608, 2225 Township Rd, Charlotte, NC
*Upstate Veterinary Specialists:  (864)233-7650, 393 Woods Lake Rd, Greenville, SC
*University of Georgia Veterinary Teaching Hospital:  (800)861-7458, Athens, GA

EQUINE SPECIALTY and REFERRAL SERVICES

*Carolina Equine Clinic: (803)642-9195, 951 Powder House Rd, Aiken, SC
*Shambley Equine Clinic: (843)875-5133, 122 Kay Lane, Summerville, SC
*University of Georgia Veterinary Teaching Hospital: (800)861-7458, Athens, GA

HORSE HEALTH CARE

American Association of Equine Practitioners
America’s Healthy Horse from Ft Dodge Animal Health
The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care
EquiSearch.Com: From the writers of Equus and Horse and Rider
Merck Veterinary Manual
Preventative Wellness Program for Horses

SHEEP and GOAT HEALTH CARE

American Assoc. of Small Ruminant Practitioners
Sheep Health and Management
General Healthcare of Sheep and Goats
Goat Connection
Caprine Supply

LLAMA and ALPACA HEALTH CARE

American Assoc. of Small Ruminant Practitioners
Llama Lifestyle Marketing
Llamas Information
Llama Rescue

BEHAVIOR and TRAINING SITES

Perfect Paws
Cat Behavior
Cat Litter Box Problems
Clicker and Reward Based Training
Housetraining/Crate Training
Association of Pet Dog Trainers

Greater Columbia Obedience Club

ADOPTION, RESCUE and LOST PET SITES

American Kennel Club Breed Rescue
PET FINDER:   Search over 200k adoptable pets
Homeagain-Pet Identification
Border Collies
Project Pet
Pets Inc.
Pets 911
International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council
World Wildlife Fund
Carolina Wildlife Care
Animal Protection League of South Carolina
Beagle Rescue
American Bullmastiff Rescue
German Shepherd Rescue
Catahoula Rescue
Equine Rescue
SCARE:South Carolina Awareness and Rescue for Equines
Thoroughbred Racing Horse Adoption
Pug Rescue Network
Pit Bull Rescue
Boxer Rescue
Labrador Retriever Rescue
Golden Retriever Rescue
Siamese Cat Rescue
SQ Rescue by Mary Key and Bill Escue
Llama Rescue
Broken Dobe - Doberman Rescue

OTHER

Ferrets: General Information
Christian Veterinary Mission

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