Health Tips, Considerations and Resources
Accessible Online Resources
There is a wealth of on-line resources available to help pet parents explore a range of topics related to pet health and safety.
Following some highlighted information below, we’ve included a list of sites that provide a wide-range of information to explore.
Pet Food Tips
Health Tips, Considerations and Resources
Food and their effects on health. You’d be amazed at the impact the proper nutrition can have on your pet! You can research brands and how they are rated on Dog Food Advisor.
This fabulous site provides unbiased dog food reviews and so much more! Sign up to learn about dog food recalls, and view their dog food calculator.
Research and ask questions to make sure you not only give them healthy foods, but also find out how certain ingredients may even cause allergies.
Car Safety
This site is an amazing source of information about pet crates and carriers, harnesses along with other great travel safety info!
More resources appear in our table below!
Pet Cancer Awareness
PuppyUp
PuppyUp Foundation is a partnership between pets and people with the mutual goal of eradicating cancer in both through education and awareness, mobilization and empowerment, and funding comparative oncology research. Check out this awesome organization that provides fabulous resources and hope!
Blue Buffalo Foundation
The Blue Buffalo Foundation for Cancer Research (BBFCR), through the Pet Cancer Awareness Program, was created to help find a cure for the #1 disease-related killer of our dogs and cats.
Veterinary Cancer Society
Check out their pet owner resources.
Pet Cancer Signs
Just as in people, early detection is critical. That’s why it’s so important to check your pet regularly.
Early pet cancer warning signs, as identified by The Veterinary Cancer Society are listed below.
- Persistent, abnormal swelling
- Sores that do not heal
- Loss of weight
- Loss of appetite
- Bleeding or discharge from any body opening
- Offensive odor
- Difficulty eating or swallowing
- Hesitation to exercise or loss of stamina
- Persistent lameness or stiffness
- Difficulty breathing, utinating or defecating
If your pet has any of these early warning signs, visit your veterinarian as soon as possible for a complete examination.
| Pet Health Sites to Check Out | ||
|---|---|---|
| ASPCA Tips – Dog Care | ||
| ASPCA Cat Behavior – Virtual Help | ||
| ASPCA Dog Behavior – Virtual Help | ||
| Chewy.com | For Chewy Customers – line online chat options | |
| PAWBLY | ||
| PetMD | ||
| Poison Control Sites | ||
| ASPCA Animal Poison Hotline | ||
| Pet Poison Helpline | ||
| Safety | ||
| Center for Pet Safety | ||
| CDC Pet Health & Safety | ||
| American Red Cross Pet Disaster Preparedness | ||
