Articles & Links

Emergency Information

Animal Poison Control
1-888-426-4435
http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/

According to the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) the top 5 pet toxins in 2011 included the following:
1. Prescription human medication
2. Insecticides
3. Over-the-counter human medications
4. People foods
5. Household items (such as pain, fire logs and drain openers)

First Aid
http://www.avma.org/firstaid/

Education and Helpful Information

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
http://www.aspca.org/

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
http://www.avma.org/

Bayer Pet Parents – Animal care help and custom e-cards
http://www.petparents.com/

Cats and Carriers Educational Video – Courtesy of The CATalyst Council’s Youtube channel
http://tinyurl.com/CatCarrierVideo

Health Pet – The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) website for pet owners
http://www.healthypet.com/

Remind My Pet
Register to receive a reminder to administer monthly medications such as heartworm and flea prevention via email or text message.
http://www.remindmypet.com/Default.aspx

Revolution for Cats Avoid the Parasites Game
https://www.revolution4cats.com/rvgame/index.html

Just for Fun
Elanco – A collection of wallpapers and screensavers for your computer and dog bark ring tones for your phone.
http://www.elancopet.com/fun_stuff/default.aspx

Pet Centric – Purina’s Fun Online Pet Community
http://www.petcentric.com/

Career Preparation

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine – Raleigh, NC
http://www.cvm.ncsu.edu/

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
Central Carolina Community College Veterinary Medical Technology Program – Sanford, NC
http://www.cccc.edu/curriculum/majors/veterinarymedical/