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- Dr. Skinner does not accept any responsibility for the availability, usability or any liability for damage or injury resulting from the use of such contents, of whatever form. Use common sense when viewing information on the internet and I will try to not post sites I think are not in the best interests of my clients or inconsistent with veterinary medical views.
- Below is good information on nutrition for dogs and cats but do keep in mind it originates from a dog food manufacturer. I think Purina is a reputable company and has long-term experience in this field.
| Aftercare |
| Behavior |
| Birds |
| Cancer |
| Cats |
| Dental |
| Disease |
| Dogs |
| Education |
| Fleas and Ticks |
| Health |
| Horses |
| Insurance |
| Nutrition |
| Organizations |
| Parasites |
| Pigs |
| Prescriptions and Pharmacies |
| Rebates and Coupons |
Aftercare
- Dr. Katie Hospice Vet (In-home Euthanasia) (904) 521-3440 (phone and text); drkatiehospicevet@gmail.com
- Quality of Life Scale [PDF]
- We recommend Paw Prints Pet Crematory for end of life care
Behavior
- Behavioral changes in old cats As cats age, they often develop medical problems which are interpreted as "getting old"
- Cognitive Dysfunction
- How Cats Love
- Nighttime Waking for Senior Dogs
Birds
- COVID-19: FAQs for Pet Owners Answers to some questions about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Healthy Birds
- How to make a Go bag for your pet for evacuation
- Protecting yourself, your pets, and the community from the coronavirus The CDC defines coronaviruses as “a large family of viruses that are common in people and many different species of animals. Rarely, animal coronaviruses can infect people and then spread between people.”
Cats
- 10 Myths that Could Affect Your Cat’s Health
- AAFP Position Statement on Declawing
- AAFP–AAHA Feline Life Stage Guidelines
- Alley Cat Allies Alley Cat Allies is the global engine of change for cats. We protect and improve cats’ lives through our innovative, cutting-edge programs. We are seen around the world as a champion for the humane treatment of all cats.
- Alternatives to Declawing
- Behavioral changes in old cats As cats age, they often develop medical problems which are interpreted as "getting old"
- Bravecto 2019 Consumer Rebates
- Cat food carbohydrate facts
- Cat Friendly
- Cat Information Common sense. Healthy cats.
- Cats: Body condition score chart
- Cats: Muscle condition score chart
- Chronic Intestinal Disease in cats
- Chronic Intestinal Disease in cats
- Cornell Feline Health Center (FHC): A veterinary medical specialty center devoted to improving the health and well-being of cats
- COVID-19: FAQs for Pet Owners Answers to some questions about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Degenerative Joint Disease in Cats – Feline Arthritis
- Don’t use your dog’s flea and tick medicine on your cat!
- Feline (Pain Score) Grimace Scale Fact Sheet The Feline Grimace Scale is a simple method of acute pain assessment. It is based on changes in facial expressions
- Feline Acute Pain Scale Scale that shows behaviors to determine pain in cats
- Flea and Tick Control Products for Dogs and Cats
- Flea and Tick Control Products for Dogs and Cats
- Food puzzles for cats
- How Cats Love
- How Do I Know if My Cat is in Pain?
- How to encourage your cat to drink
- How to Feed a Cat
- How to make a Go bag for your pet for evacuation
- How to Recognize Pain in Your Cat
- Keys to Kitten Socialization
- My Cat Has Diabetes
- Protecting yourself, your pets, and the community from the coronavirus The CDC defines coronaviruses as “a large family of viruses that are common in people and many different species of animals. Rarely, animal coronaviruses can infect people and then spread between people.”
- Recipe for Homemade Kitten Formula
Is my cat in pain?
- Cat demonstrating “slide down” when in pain [VIDEO]
- Does your cat show signs of chronic pain? [VIDEO]
- Feline Acute Pain Scale Scale that shows behaviors to determine pain in cats
- Grooming: Is your cat in pain?
Disease
- Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC): Controlling Internal and External Parasites in Dogs and Cats
- COVID-19: FAQs for Pet Owners Answers to some questions about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Dogs
- Bravecto 2019 Consumer Rebates
- Can I stop this shedding?
- Could your dog have osteoarthritis (OA)? This checklist will help your veterinary team identify your dog’s activities and behaviors that might be signs of osteoarthritis (OA), a degenerative joint disease that can be painful
- COVID-19: FAQs for Pet Owners Answers to some questions about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Don’t use your dog’s flea and tick medicine on your cat!
- Flea and Tick Control Products for Dogs and Cats
- Flea and Tick Control Products for Dogs and Cats
- How to make a Go bag for your pet for evacuation
- Nighttime Waking for Senior Dogs
- Owners are Breaking Their Dog’s Teeth or The “Knee Cap Rule”
- Parasites and Dogs [PDF]
- Pets, parks and parasites
- Pregnant with Pups
- Protect your pet from heartworms
- Protecting yourself, your pets, and the community from the coronavirus The CDC defines coronaviruses as “a large family of viruses that are common in people and many different species of animals. Rarely, animal coronaviruses can infect people and then spread between people.”
- Safety Tips for Hunting Dogs
- Xylitol and dogs don’t mix
Is my dog in pain?
- Canine Acute Pain Scale Scale that shows behaviors to determine pain in dogs
Education
- COVID-19: FAQs for Pet Owners Answers to some questions about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Pet Library Get your questions about animal health, medications, therapies, surgery, behavior, or safety answered with the Pet Library.
- Protecting yourself, your pets, and the community from the coronavirus The CDC defines coronaviruses as “a large family of viruses that are common in people and many different species of animals. Rarely, animal coronaviruses can infect people and then spread between people.”
- University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine
- University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary Oral Health Council
Fleas and Ticks
Health
- AAFP–AAHA Feline Life Stage Guidelines
- Chronic Intestinal Disease in cats
- COVID-19: FAQs for Pet Owners Answers to some questions about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Degenerative Joint Disease in Cats – Feline Arthritis
- Don’t use your dog’s flea and tick medicine on your cat!
- How Do I Know if My Cat is in Pain?
- How to encourage your cat to drink
- How to Recognize Pain in Your Cat
- My Cat Has Diabetes
- Parasites and Dogs [PDF]
- Pet Insurance Comparison Chart
- Pet Insurance Fact Sheet – Veterinary Partner
- Pets and Cancer Brochure
- Pets, parks and parasites
- Pregnant with Pups
- Prescriptions and Pharmacies Pet Owner FAQs
- Protecting yourself, your pets, and the community from the coronavirus The CDC defines coronaviruses as “a large family of viruses that are common in people and many different species of animals. Rarely, animal coronaviruses can infect people and then spread between people.”
- Quality of Life Scale [PDF]
- Understanding your pet’s blood work
- Veterinary Oral Health Council
- Xylitol and dogs don’t mix
Horses
- COVID-19: FAQs for Pet Owners Answers to some questions about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Jax Equine Mobile equine veterinary practice that operates on farm calls, and will come to your location to see your horse.
- Protecting yourself, your pets, and the community from the coronavirus The CDC defines coronaviruses as “a large family of viruses that are common in people and many different species of animals. Rarely, animal coronaviruses can infect people and then spread between people.”
Nutrition
- Animal digest pet food facts
- Balance IT Homemade Pet Food Recipes
- Cat food carbohydrate facts
- Cats: Body condition score chart
- Cats: Muscle condition score chart
- Chronic Intestinal Disease in cats
- Gluten free pet food facts
- Grain free pet food facts
- How to Feed a Cat
- Pet food by products facts
- Pet food dye facts
- Pet food packaging facts
- Pet food wheat allergies facts
- Pet food with corn facts
- Petfood. The lowdown on labels
- Raw pet food facts
- Senior pet food protein facts
- WSAVA Global Nutrition Committee: Recommendations on Selecting Pet Foods
- Xylitol and dogs don’t mix
Organizations
- Alley Cat Allies Alley Cat Allies is the global engine of change for cats. We protect and improve cats’ lives through our innovative, cutting-edge programs. We are seen around the world as a champion for the humane treatment of all cats.
- American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA): Healthy Practices for Healthier Pets
- American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP). Veterinarians who share a passion for providing the very best care for cats
- American Heartworm Society The AHS encourages and helps promote effective procedures for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of heartworm disease
- Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC): Controlling Internal and External Parasites in Dogs and Cats
- Cornell Feline Health Center (FHC): A veterinary medical specialty center devoted to improving the health and well-being of cats
- River City Community Animal Hospital (RCCAH): Mobile Low Cost Spay and Neuter
- Veterinary Oral Health Council
Pigs
- COVID-19: FAQs for Pet Owners Answers to some questions about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- How to make a pig board
- Protecting yourself, your pets, and the community from the coronavirus The CDC defines coronaviruses as “a large family of viruses that are common in people and many different species of animals. Rarely, animal coronaviruses can infect people and then spread between people.”
Prescriptions and Pharmacies
Rebates and Coupons
