Pet Care Info

The Companion Animal Fund is devoted to helping animals throughout our community live better lives. That means that in addition to our efforts to help rescue organizations do the active work of helping pets find homes, we are equally dedicated to educating and helping owners to provide the best care for their pets. The following online resources are intended to help you and your furry family:

Health Care Links

Blue Ridge Poison Center
med.virginia.edu/brpc/
24 hour emergency hotline for poison control: 1-800-222-1222

ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control
24 hour emergency hotline for animal poison control: 1-888-426-4435

American Veterinary Medical Association
www.avma.org
A good site to start researching pet care information and all the latest trends in veterinary medicine.

American Animal Hospital Association
www.aaha.org/your-pet/pet-owner-education/ask-aaha/
This site created by AAHA offers pet care articles, fun stuff, Ask A Vet, and even has a kids club.

Idexx Labs Pet Health Network
www.pethealthnetwork.com
Provides answers from veterinarians about your pet’s health, behavior, and care. Pet Health Network is dedicated to the health and well-being of your dogs and cats.

Heartworm Disease
www.heartwormsociety.org
The American Heartworm Society site is a great place to help you understand heartworm disease.

Cat Health Tips
www.catvets.com
The American Association of Feline Practitioners offers cat health care information.

Pet Dental Health
www.virginiaveterinarydentistry.com
Great site for dental information from our dental referral specialist, Dr. Ed Taylor.

ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants
www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/plants/
This list contains plants that have been reported as having systemic effects on animals and/or intense effects on the gastrointestinal tract – pictures included!

Hill’s Pet Food
www.hillspet.com
A good source for dog and cat care articles on wellness through nutrition, including prescription diet product information.

Local Pet Stores

General Information