Pet Health Library
Here you can find links to helpful information on a variety of topics, such as medical issues, pet loss information, and links to web sites dedicated to your exotic pets.
Please also see our Newsletters page for pet health articles written by the doctors at Intermountain Pet Hospital.
Lifelearn Articles
Visit the Lifelearn web site for general pet health articles, educational videos and programs, and helpful tips. You can also search for specific pet health resources.
Medical Pet Sites
OralATP.com: This site details the type of oral care that we give to each patient who comes in for an Oral ATP (Assessment, Treatment, Prevention) procedure. Most clinics only perform a dental, but that does not detect, nor solve, the myriad of problems that could be present. The Oral ATP includes an assessment of the mouth, treatment of any conditions that are found in the mouth, and prevention methods that we take and recommend for improved oral health.
VeterinaryPartner.com: The information on this site is provided by members of the Veterinary Information Network (VIN), and includes in-depth information on various diseases, behavioral issues, therapies, medications, and other expert advice for your pets.
HealthyPet.com: This site is affiliated with the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and has many good articles and resources for pet owners.
AVMA Care for Pets: On this web site, you will find reliable information from the American Veterinary Medical Association on a range of topics, including pet safety, pet loss, activities for kids, and veterinary terminology.
PetPlace.com: This site contains over 10,000 veterinary-approved articles about pets.
Dog Care from Purina: This site offers great advice for owners of dogs and cats, from selecting a pet, to caring for your pet throughout all the stages of its life.
IrisKidney.com: This is the official web site of the International Renal Interest Society (IRIS). It has lots of helpful information about kidney disease in dogs and cats.
DogAge.com: This site has a fun test that you can take to determine what your pet's age is given its current environment and health care. You can also find some good articles on general pet care.
Cornell Feline Health Center: This site has a number of good videos for cat owners on issues such as kidney dz, diabetes, medicating, etc.
Companion Animal Parasite Council
General Pet Sites
Delta Society: This site has valuable information on pet loss and bereavement, service animal resources, and therapy animal programs.
PetFinder.com: This is an excellent site for pet adoptions and lost pets. You can find resources for determining the best pet for your lifestyle, as well as basic information on all types of dog and cat breeds.
Dog Fun Directory: Use this site to find dog parks all over the country.
Pet Loss Information
Delta Society: This site has valuable information on pet loss and bereavement, service animal resources, and therapy animal programs.
Argus Institute at Colorado State University: This site contains pet loss resources and helps you learn how to cope with sick companion animals.
Quality of Life article
Exotic Pet Information
Below are some links to web sites that are focused on exotic pets, such as ferrets, sugar gliders, rabbits, reptiles and amphibians, chinchillas, and more.
Note: If you are considering becoming the owner of a reptile or amphibian pet, we recommend that you read the Herpetocultural Library series book on the species that you are thinking of owning. The Herpetocultural Library produces a series of books dedicated to the care of various reptiles and amphibians. You can find these great resources on Amazon.com, or at PetSmart stores.
American Ferret Association
Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians (AEMV)
Association of Avian Veterinarians
House Rabbit Society
Guinea Lynx: Medical and Care Guide for your Guinea Pig
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA): Contains information about caring for all kinds of animals, including rabbits, guinea pigs, gerbils, hamsters, birds, fish, mice, and rats.
Reptile and Amphibian Information from the Western New York Herpetological Society
Chinchilla Planet
American Gerbil Society (AGS)
Animal Hospitals USA - Gerbil Health
Rat Guide
Mice as Pets
Ruth's Sugar Glider Page
Sugar Glider Frequently Asked Questions
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