Useful Links

Useful Links for Clients

VetSpecialists.com. The only online directory that allows you to search for Board-certified veterinary specialists in the six specialties of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM).

American College of Veterinary Surgeons. Online directory for board certified veterinary surgeons. Also has a great selection of informative articles on animal health topics.

Lap of Love Resource Center. Great resource for assessing your pet’s quality of life and information on common pet diseases.

Lap of Love Pet Loss and Grief Resources. Resources and links to support groups for help with the loss of a beloved pet.

OSU Indoor Pet Initiative. Great resource for creating behaviorally healthy and happy cats and dogs at home and in the clinic.

Useful Links for Referring Veterinarians

ACVIM consensus statements on a variety of topics like IMHA, chronic enteropathies in cats, chronic hepatitis in dogs.

American Animal Hospital Association guidelines on a variety of topics like endocrinopathies, diabetes mellitus and fluid therapy.

International Society for Companion Animal Infectious Diseases. Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of urinary, respiratory and dermatological infections.

Companion Animal Parasite Council. Guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of various parasitic diseases.

American Heartworm Society. Information on the diagnosis, staging and treatment of canine and feline heartworm disease.

International Renal Interest Society. Information on the diagnosis, staging and treatment of canine and feline chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury.

Veterinary Society of Surgical Oncology (VSSO). Great resource for information on differentials, diagnosis and treatment of may different feline and canine cancers.

WSAVA Global Nutrition Toolkit includes practical aids for the veterinary healthcare team to make Nutritional assessment and recommendations more efficient, such as a diet history form, hospitalized patient feeding guide, body condition score charts, and calorie recommendations for dogs and cats. In addition, educational materials for pet owners have been developed.

Geriatric Onset Laryngeal Paralysis and Polyneruopathy (GOLP). Informative website to educate and support veterinary professionals and pet owners about Geriatric Onset Laryngeal Paralysis and Polyneuropathy (GOLPP).

Sock FIP. Save Our Cats and Kittens from Feline Infectious Peritonitis (SOCK FIP) is a volunteer non profit organization dedicated to eliminating Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) through advocacy, community education and financial support for UC Davis-CCAH FIP Research.

Stokes Pharmacy FIP information. Detailed information for both clients and veterinarians regarding the diagnosis and treatment of FIP. Success of treatment of FIP has been greatly improved by the availability of GS-441524.

Cat Food Database Searchable database of cat foods that can be adjusted for nutrient content (protein, carbohydrate, fat, etc).