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What to Do About Injured Wildlife Signs of Pet Illness & First Aid All About Vets (Veterinarians):Even if you have a pet that doesn't require regular shots or other routine vet visits, it's a good idea to have a good vet picked out before any emergencies happen. Especially if your pet is not a dog or cat. Almost all vets understand cats and dogs -- but how many know what to do if your guinea pig is sick! Make sure you have the telephone number and address of a qualified Vet who does know how to care for your pet. Ask your friends and neighbors for recommendations -- or even the breeder from whom you purchased your pet. Or just call veterinarians in your area and ask about their experience with your kind of pet. Listed below are some excellent links that will fill you in on everything you'd ever want to know in order to select a good vet...
What
is a Veterinarian?
How
to choose a Vet
How
To Find A Hospital For Your Pet
AltVetMed
Want to find a Holistic Veterinarian in your area? This site
can help. Explains which holistic therapies each practitioner uses.
Organized by state. Has information for Canada as well. The
AVMA Home Page
Buying a pet. How to deal with the loss of a pet. Great pet stories.
And much more. It is also the home of NetVet and the Electronic Zoo.
Profiles In Veterinary
Medicine
Want to know what kind of
training you need to be a Vet? Maybe you want to take care of certain kinds of animals (like
horses, or birds). This site has all the information about how to
follow your dream.
Careers
in Veterinary medicine
Signs of Illness & Pet First Aid
Your Rabbit: Detecting & Dealing With Illness or Injury Covers the basics of rabbit care and detecting illness, with links to lists of rabbit illnesses as well as first aid information.
How To Tell If Your Cat Is Sick Panting, excessive sleeping, trouble urinating, actual vomiting (not just a hair ball), runny eyes or nose, trouble urinating, and coughing may all be indicators. Click the link above for more info.
Explains the signs of a healthy dog, and
then lists the symptoms of possible ill health. Your Sick Dog: Questions Your Vet May Ask
If you review these questions ahead of
time, while you can really think them over and perhaps discuss them with
other family members, you'll be better able to help your vet diagnose
your pet's condition. Explains how to care for your dog after he comes home from the vet and is still getting better. Will also help if you have an older dog who is nearing the end of his life cycle.
Coping With the Death of Your Pet Understanding advice and helpful suggestions, including handling the loss of a child's pet.
Caring for Injured Wildlife...
Remember, wild animals like being wild -- don't try to keep an injured animal as a pet. Also, keep in mind that some injured animals can be dangerous! To an injured animal, you seem like a threat. They may bite, claw, or otherwise signal you to keep your distance if you try to pick them up. Many types of wild animals, including birds, simply die when people try to adopt them. (Or turn out to be much more trouble than anticipated!) If you find a wild animal that is injured or seems lost, call your local Humane Society for information, or check out these sources for more information:
What to Do If You Find a Baby Bird
What to Do If You Find a Wild Baby Bunny
Wildlife Rehabilitation Information Directory Check out this website for information on who to call in your area, or to find a wildlife sanctuary near you.
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