Scott County Animal Hospital - Dog Information Links

The following links are to websites offering information pertaining to dogs, choosing a dog as a pet, and general dog health.

CDC Canine Influenza Website
This trusted government website offers the latest information about canine influenza including symptoms, diagnosis, and prevention.
AVMA Canine Influenza Backgrounder Sheet
The official information source from the American Veterinary Medical Association regarding canine influenza in the United States. This backgrounder is very thorough, and includes a lot of information about the disease and risk factors, as well as incidence, diagnosis, and treatment.
Canine Influenza Fact Sheet
An excellent information sheet on canine influenza (H3N8) produced by the Center for Food Security and Public Health at the Iowa State University.
Choosing a new puppy
This is a nice starter guide of things that you should consider when you are thinking about getting a puppy
Breeds of Dogs
A quick reference guide to many breeds of dogs, including photos and brief descriptions of each breed's characteristics
Remind My Pet Educational Videos
A great site with many videos showing how to give medications to your pets, as well as videos showing how to brush teeth
Frontline TopSpot by Merial
Sponsored by the makers of Frontline TopSpot for flea and tick control, this site has basic information about fleas and ticks as well as TopSpot questions and answers
Growing Up With Pets
This website, sponsored by Novartis Animal Health, has a lot of information about pets and kids growing up together. Lots of information about internal parasites, pet health, training, fleas, and pet care
Healthy Pet
Sponsored by the American Animal Hospital Association, this website offers information about pet health and pet care, pet insurance, vaccines and parasites. It also has information about veterinary hospital accreditation. They also offer a monthly newsletter called PetsMatter, which can be read on the site
Pet Place
This website offers many dog and cat photos and videos, as well as an extensive library of veterinarian-reviewed health care articles
Purina Veterinary Diets
Purina's webpage with information about their veterinary prescription diets for dogs and cats. Owners of pets with special nutritional needs will find this interesting and informative
Hill's Science Diet
Homepage for Hill's Science Diet with information about their prescription diets as well as their non-prescription diets. Coupons and rebates are often available here for consumers. They also offer helpful educational information for owners about dogs and cats, including puppy and kitten care
Delta Society
This group provides service and therapy dogs to those needing assistance throughout the United States. Their website includes information about training therapy dogs, and the services they provide. You can also donate online to this valuable resource
Atopica by Novartis
Sponsored by Novartis, the makers of the new Atopica medication for allergic dogs, this webpage offers a great deal of information about allergic dermatitis for pet owners. The site discusses the diagnosis and management of atopic dermatitis and other allergic skin conditions, and offers photos, questionnaires, and step-by-step treatment plans
Remind My Pet medication service
This handy website allows users to sign up for daily, weekly, or monthly medication reminders. A handy service for those with pets that take lots of medication, or for owners that are just plain forgetful
Heartgard Tablets for Dogs by Merial
This is the hompage for Heartgard tablets, made by Merial, providing information about the medication which prevents heartworms and internal parasites. It also has a medication reminder service to remind you to give your dog its Heartgard. Just click the link on the left side of the page near the top to sign up
PetFit.com Website
This website is the homepage for the "America's Fittest Pets Contest", part of the Alliance for Healthier Pets - Obesity Awareness and Prevention Program, sponsored jointly by the AVMA and Hill's Pet Nutrition. The website offers pet owners a chance to sign their pet up for a national weight loss competition to win prizes. It also has a wealth of information about healthy weights, exercising with your pet, how to feed your pet for weight loss, and how to track your pet's weight. Any owner with an overweight pet should check out this page!
Dogs and Ticks
This website contains a wealth of information for owners about ticks and tick-borne diseases in dogs. Check out disease distribution maps and tips for preventing tick problems in your dog.
AAHA Universal Pet Microchip Lookup Tool
This new website allows you to enter the microchip number from any pet to find out which registration service it is registered with. It even provides the phone numbers for the registry services! Most major microchip registry services participate, allowing easier location of owners following recovery of a lost pet.
USDA Food Safety Website
This new government website provides information about food safety (both animal and human food) and pet food recall information. You can sign up to receive e-mail regarding food recalls.
Pet Dental website
This website offers lots of information about pet dentistry and dental health care for pets. Included is a video showing how to brush your pet's teeth! Check it out - just click on Home Dental Care in the left-hand column!
Stop Canine Obesity Website
This website intends to provide owners with information on how to prevent pet obesity, and to help overweight pets lose weight. The site is sponsored by Pfizer, the makers of Slentrol® for dogs.
Slentrol Product Website
This company website provides information about Slentrol®, the new weight loss medication for obese dogs. The site also gives good suggestions about helping your overweight dog lose some extra pounds.
Pet Diabetes Month website
This website provides information about diabetes in pets to increase owner awareness of diabetes, and to help owners of diabetic dogs and cats manage their pets. Symptoms of diabetes, risks for diabetes, and management of the disease are discussed.
Virbac Veterinary Products website
This website has information about dental care in pets, and the many available dental products. It even includes a video showing how to brush your pet's teeth!