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General Veterinary/Pet Care Information

Veterinary Partner

AAHA Pet Care Library

Birchwood Animal Hospital Infovet

 


Bereavement/Pet Loss & Aging Pets

Canine - Dealing with the Loss of a Pet Euthanasia:  When is it Time?
Feline - Dealing with the Loss of a Pet Quality of Life Scale (.pdf)
Winnipeg Humane Society Pet Loss Caring For An Older Pet - FAQ
Do Companion Animal Grieve? (.pdf) The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
Grief Management in Children

Children and Pets

Children and Pets

Introducing An Infant To a Resident Dog


Pet Medical / Health Topics

 

Allergies

Allergies and Skin

Feline Allergies

Canine Allergies

Feline Food Allergies

 

Arthritis

Osteoarthritis In Pets

Deramaxx.ca

 

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis

Cancer

Squamous Cell Cancer: Dangerous

Home Care for the Cancer Patient

Lymphoma

Mammary Tumors

Video: Guide to Cancer

Dental

Canine Dentistry

Feline Dental disease

Feline Dental Care

Canine Dental Care

Tartar Prevention

Canine Simple Steps to Easier Brushing  (.pdf)

Feline Simple Steps to Easier Brushing (.pdf)

 

Diabetes Mellitus

Canine Diabetes Mellitus

Feline Diabetes Mellitus

Feline Diabetes

Video: Caring For Your Diabetic Cat

 

Distemper

Panleukopenia / Distemper - Feline

InfoVet Feline Disease and Vaccination

Distemper - Canine

InfoVet Canine Diseases and Vaccination

 

Ears

Feline Ear Infections

Canine Ear Infections - Otitis Externa

Ear Mites

Feline Ear Care

Canine Ear Care

Hematoma of the Ear

 

Elimination Concerns

Canine Coproghagia (Stool eating)

Litter-ature

F.L.U.T.D. /Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease

Cornell - Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease

Encouraging Your Cat To Drink Water

Canine House Soiling

Feline House Training - Using the Litterbox

Feline Behavior Problems - House Soiling

House Soiling in Cats

Inappropriate Elimination Disorders

Marking Behaviors in Cats

Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Cats

 

 

Fears, Phobias & Anxieties

Canine Fireworks and Thunderstorms Phobias - Emergency Guidelines

Canine Treatment of Firework and Thunderstorm Fears and Phobias

Fears, Phobias and Anxieties in Cats and Dogs

Canine Separation Anxiety

Feline Behaviour Guidelines (.pdf)

  Feliway.com   

      Feliway Brochure (.pdf)

  DAP-Pheromone.com  

      DAP Brochure (.pdf)  

      DAP Brochure (.pdf)

  Thundershirt - Dog Anxiety Treatment

    Thundershirt (Canada)

 

Feline Leukemia / FIV / FIP

Reasons to test for (FeLV) & (FIV)

Idexx Felv/FIV Test (.pdf)

Feline Leukemia Virus Disease Complex

Feline Leukemia Virus Vaccination

Feline Infectious Peritonitis

Fleas

Feline Ticks and Fleas

Canine Ticks and Fleas

Flea Treatment

Flea Control

 

Heart Disease

Heart Disease and Breed Susceptibility (.pdf)

 

Heartworm

Canine Heartworm Disease

Canine Heartworm Testing

Canine Heartworm and Intestinal Parasites

Ticks and Mosquitoes-Client Brochure (Idexx) (.pdf)

 

Kennel Cough

Kennel Cough / Tracheobronchitis

 

Parasites/Fungal Infections

Gastrointestinal Parasite of Cats

Feline Coccidiosis / Canine Coccidiosis

Feline Giardia / Canine Giardia

Feline Hookworm Infection, Internal Parasites

Canine Hookworm Infection

Internal Parasites and Your Dog

Internal Parasites and Your Dog - Types of Parasites

Feline Ringworm, Dermatophytosis, Fungal Infection

Canine Ringworm

Feline Roundworm Infection

Canine Roundworm Infection

Feline Tapeworm Infection

Tapeworm in Dogs

Canine Whipworms

Profender Brochure (.pdf)

 

Parvovirus

Canine Parvovirus

 

Seizures

Seizures in Cats

Seizures in Dogs

 

Thyroid Disease (Hyper- and Hypothyroidism)

Idexx Thyroid Disease

Hyperthyroidism in Cats

 

Ticks & Tick-Bourne Diseases

Mosquitoes & Ticks - Vector-Borne Diseases  (.pdf)

Lyme Disease in Manitoba

Anaplasmosis (Idexx) (.pdf)

Ehrlichiosis

Ehrlichiosis (Idexx) (.pdf)

Ticks and Mosquitoes-Client Brochure (Idexx) (.pdf)

Wyeth Animal Health - Deer Tick/Black Legged Ticks & Wood Ticks (.pdf)

Feline Ticks and Fleas

Canine Ticks and Fleas

Preventic Brochure (.pdf)

Deerticks.com

Health Hazards - Lyme Disease

Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation - Pets

Manitoba Health - Lyme Disease

City of Winnipeg - Ticks and Lyme Disease

Province of Manitoba - Lyme Disease Update

Public Health Agency of Canada - Ticks and Lyme Disease

Getting a Fix on Ticks - MVMA

 

Tick Identification & Removal

Lyme Disease Transmitting Tick

Tick Alert Card

Tick Card

How Ticks Work - Tick Removal

TickTwister.com

Be Tick Free

 

Vaccines

Booster Vaccines - Are They Necessary

Rabies in Cats

Rabies

 

Wellness Testing

Wellness Testing-Healthy, or hiding disease? (.pdf)

Idexx Common Questions and Understanding Test Results  (.pdf)

Common Pet Diseases


Pet Nutrition

DIETS & FEEDING

Balance IT  Create homemade diets & purchase prepared supplements.

Homemade Diet for Healthy Adult Dogs

Homemade Diet for Healthy Adult Cats

A Commonsense Guide to Feeding Your Pet  (.pdf)

 

Medi-cal /Royal Canin Veterinary Diets

Waltham Veterinary Diets

Hill's Pet Nutrition

Iams Pet Food Canada

 


Pet Boarding Facilities

Barala Kennels

Santana Kennels

Canine Country Club  (204) 866-7387

Waldenway Canine & Kitty Camp Inc.

Urban Canine  Doggy daycare & obedience

The Pawsh Dog Daycamp & Training


Pet Transportation Service/Pet Sitters/Dog Walking

Pet Sense Sturgeon Park Dog Care
Angie's Animal Care Friendly Paws
Winnipeg's Pets Furst Pampered Pooches
Pets Stay Home Cam's Rodent Hotel  
Care For Pets Unlimited

By Species

Cats

 

InfoVet Cat Care

Cornell Feline Health Center

Cat Breeds and Info

 

Kittens

Selecting a Pet - Guidelines

Introducing a Kitten to a New Home

The More The Merrier

Kittens - Recommendations For New Owners

Feline - Administering Medication

Raising Kittens

Rewards - Learning and Reinforcement

 

Feline Behaviour

Cornell Feline Health Center

The More The Merrier

So You Want To Adopt Another Cat?

Adopting An Outdoor Kitty

 

Feline Behavior Problems - Aggression

Feline Aggression-Waltham Feline Medicine Symposium (.pdf)

The Many Face of Feline Aggression

Cat Aggression-Cat Fight After Vet Visit

Inter-Cat Aggression  PAGE 1

     Inter-Cat Aggression  PAGE 2

Dealing With An Aggressive Cat

Causes of Cat Aggressive Behaviour

Feline Behavior Problems

Petshrink.com-Feline Aggression

Feline - Behaviour

Feline Behaviour Guidelines (.pdf)

 

Keeping An Indoor Cat Happy

Indoor Pet Initiative

Moving With Your Cat

Feliway.com   

    Feliway Brochure (.pdf)

How to Help Your Cat Have Pleasant Veterinary Visits   

Fears, Phobias and Anxieties in Cats and Dogs

Feline Behavior Problems - House Soiling

 

Twitchy cat? 

Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome  Cornell Feline Health Center

Feline Hyperesthesia

 

Senior Cats

Loving Care For Older Cats

The Special Needs of the Senior Cat

Cognitive Dysfuntion

Is Your Cat Slowing Down?

Caring For the Senior Cat

Your Senior Cat

Common Medical Conditions in Senior Pets

How Old is Your Pet, Really? (Age Chart)

 

Cat Spay/Neuter

Feline Spay / Neuter

 

Breeding and Queening Cats

 

Feline Health

  See also Pet Medical/Health Topics

 

Cornell Feline Health Center - Health Topics

How Often Should You Feed Your Cat?

Common Sense Guide to Feeding (.pdf)

Cats That Lick Too Much

Ways To Cat-Proof Your Home

Cat Health

Anal Glands / Anal Sac Disease

Care of Obese Cats

Feline Obesity

Vomiting in Cats

Rabies in Cats

Fight Wound Infections, Abscess

Encouraging Your Cat to Drink Water

Common Pet Diseases

Zoonotic Disease: What Can I Catch From My Cat?

 

Microchip Identification

Microchip 4 Solutions

 

Dogs

 

InfoVet Dog Care

Dog Breeds and Info

Dog Breed Classification

Canadian Kennel Club

 

Puppies

Selecting a Pet - Guidelines

Selecting and Socializing Your New Puppy

Puppies - Recommendations For New Owners

Puppy - Getting Started and House Training Guide

Canine House Safety and Crate Training

Puppy Training - Basics

Puppy Training - Come, Wait and Follow

Puppy Training - Sit, Down, Stand and Stay

Puppy Training - Taking Charge

Rewards - Learning and Reinforcement

 

Dog Spay/Neuter

Canine Spay

Canine Neuter

 

Pregnancy In Dogs

 

Senior Dogs

Your Senior Dog

Common Medical Conditions in Senior Pets

How Old is Your Pet, Really? (Age Chart)

 

Dog Behaviour

Canine - Behaviour

Canine Separation Anxiety

Fears, Phobias and Anxieties in Cats and Dogs

Canine Fireworks and Thunderstorms Phobias - Emergency Guidelines

Canine Treatment of Firework and Thunderstorm Fears and Phobias

DAP-Pheromone.com  

    DAP Brochure (.pdf)  

    DAP Brochure (.pdf)

Coprophagia (stool eating)

 

Canine Health

  See also Pet Medical/Health Topics

Common Sense Guide to Feeding (.pdf)

Canadian Animal Blood Bank

Canine - Administering Medication

Hematoma of the Ear

Elizabethan or Protective Collars

Anal Glands / Anal Sac Disease

Canine Hot Spots

Tracheal Collapse

Vomiting in Dogs

Rabies

Canine Obesity

Common Pet Diseases

 

Animal-Assisted Services

Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind

Guide Dogs for the Blind

The Canadian Foundation for Animal-Assisted Support Services

 

Microchip Identification

Microchip 4 Solutions

 

Off-Leash Dog Parks

Sophie's Dognasium (indoor dog park)

Little Mountain Park

Fields for Fido Off-Leash Dog Areas

 

Dog Training Providers

  Training Loyal Companions  

  Harry Steingart Mobile Dog Training

  Can Do Canine Center

  The Gold Lead

  Polite Paws Obedience Training

  Canine Instructional Academy

  Winnipeg K9 Education Center


Ferrets

 

Manitoba Ferret Association


Hedgehogs

 

Hedgehog Central


Rabbits

 

Rabbit Care

House Rabbit Society

Easter Bunny Resources-Guide to Proper Rabbit Care

 
 
 

Traveling With Pets

Canada/U.S. Border Crossing With Pets

Canada Border Services Agency (Cdn. residents traveling abroad)

Bringing an Animal into the U.S.

Bringing Pets and Wildlife into the U.S. (.pdf)

CDC Traveling with Pets

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

USDA Companion Animal Travel and Transport

CFIA Pet Imports

Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) (Travel to U.K.)

IATA Pet Travel (International Air Travel Assoc.)

CFIA Pet Export Program

CDC  (Importation of pets to U.S.)

APHIS Travel Web

 

Consular Services-Government of Canada Foreign travel preparation and assistance.

Directory of Canadian Government Offices Abroad

Foreign Consular Offices in the U.S.

 

PetTravel.com

Animal Airways - The Pet Flight People

Takeyourpet.com

Pets Allowed Hotels

Travel Pets (Worldwide)

Feline Travel Related Problems

Airplane Travel With Your Dog

Car Travel With Your Dog

Feline Travel Preparation

Cat Travel

Canine Travel Preparation

Moving With Your Cat

Valley Fever (Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, California)

 

 

 

Airlines

WestJet-Pets

Air Canada-Traveling With Your Pet

Pet Travel from Delta

Petairways.com: A Pet-Only Airline

 

Petfinder's 2010 Most Pet-Friendly U.S. Airlines

 

Airline Pet Policies

Aegean Airlines
Aer Lingus
Aerolíneas Argentinas
Air Canada
Air Europa
AirTran Airways
Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air
American Airlines
British Airways
Brussels Airlines
Cathay Pacific
Continental Airlines
Delta Airlines
El Al Airlines
Frontier Airlines
Go! Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines
Jet Blue: JetPaws Pet Program
Lufthansa Airlines
Quantas
SAS Scandinavian Airlines International
Singapore Airlines
SkyWest Airlines
Southwest Airlines
Swiss International Air Lines
Sun Country Airlines
Taca Airlines
United Airlines
US Airways/America West
Virgin Atlantic
WestJet


   

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Dental Care

Medication Library

Pet Grooming

Pet First Aid & Emergency Care

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Birchwood Animal Hospital Infovet


Veterinary Colleges/Universities

Western College of Veterinary Medicine

University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center


Veterinary Associations

 

 

Canadian Veterinary Medical Association

Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association


Pet Health Insurance

 

 

Petsecure-Pet Health Insurance Canada

  Petsecure Claim Forms

PetCare Pet Insurance Canada


Pet Rescue Shelters

D'Arcy's A.R.C.(Animal Rescue Centre)

Winnipeg Humane Society


Beware of Internet

 Puppy Scams!

Much like other advance fee scams this involves the promise of a puppy when all the necessary fees are paid. Adverts are placed in newspapers and the Internet and usually involves someone that has moved or is moving or resides in another country....read more


Wildlife Rescue

Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre Inc.

Manitoba Wildlife Rehabilitation Organization


Reminders

Remindmypet.com Email and text medication reminders!


Medical Records

Paw Planner Pet health record organizer (Download) 


Winnipeg Animal Services Agency

Winnipeg Animal Services Agency (Dog license information)


 

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