Resource Pet Library
We love to educate our clients. Below you can find the links to reputable veterinary resources.
Resource Pet Library
Pet Health Library
Not all information on the internet is reliable. These are good resources:
Diet & Nutrition Resources
- Body Condition Score for Dogs
- Body Condition Score for CatsAAFCO Talks Pet Food
- Vet Specialists Directory (ACVIM–Nutrition Directory)
- AAHA Nutritional Assessment Guidelines
- WSAVA Global Nutrition Toolkit
- BalanceIT Calculator
- FDA Pet Food
- Pet Food Recalls
- Reporting Pet Food Complaints
- Tufts Petfoodology
- WSAVA Guidelines for Selecting Pet Foods
- Calorie Calculator for Dogs
- Calorie Calculator for Cats
New Puppy Resources
- Socialization Checklist, from The Perfect Puppy in 7 Days, by Dr. Sophia Yin
- Digital version of Before You Get Your Puppy, by Dr. Ian Dunbar (from dogstardaily.com)
- Veterinary Partner library of New Puppy Resources
- Local Puppy Class: The Educated Pet
- Worms & Germs Blog: Dog Owner Resources file
- Puppy Care Booklet
New Kitten Resources
- Socialization, not just for dogs, by Dr. Sophia Yin
- Local Kitten Kindergarten classes at the Humane Society
- Indoor Cat Needs from The Ohio State University
- Pet Health Network Pro Library of New Cat Checklist
- Worms & Germs Blog: Cat Owner Resources file
- Kitten Care Booklet
Helpful Videos
- Ear care & cleaning for Dogs or Cats
- Insulin Administration for a Dog or Cat
- AVMA video for brushing teeth
- Why we do routine blood work
- A bit about vaccines
- Learn about heartworm disease
- How to perform animal CPR
- American Animal Hospital Association Puppy Care Series
Traveling With Your Pet
Requirements for pet travel within the United States:
- U.S. Department of Agriculture Pet Travel
- California Department Food & Agricultural Requirments
- Pet Travel
- Information for travel to Hawaii
Information for International Animal Export (requirements for travel to other countries)
Coping With Loss
- Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement
- Pet Loss Support Group, San Diego Humane Society and SPCA: One weekend morning and one weekday evening session per month. The Pet Loss Support Group is open to those ages 12 and up, including pet parents who are considering or preparing for euthanasia. Thanks to support from the San Diego Pet Memorial Park, sessions are free. Donations are appreciated. Please call (619) 299-7012, extension 2311, to make a reservation or for more information.
Coping With Loss
Books for Children
- Snort’s Special Gift: Suzanne Yue
- A Special Place for Charlee: Debby Morehead
- Jasper’s Day: Marjorie Blain Parker
- The Tenth Good Thing About Barney: Judith Viorst
- Sammy in the Sky: Barbara Walsh
- The Day Tiger Rose Said Goodbye: Jane Yolen
- Goodbye, Mousie: Robie Harris
- Saying Goodbye to Lulu: Corinne Demas
- Dog Heaven: Cynthia Rylant
- Cat Heaven: Cynthia Rylant