Veterinary Resources

Curated resources for pet owners and veterinary professionals

🚨 Pet Emergency Resources

Pet Poison Helpline: 1-855-764-7661 (24/7 — fee applies)

ASPCA Animal Poison Control: 1-888-426-4435 (24/7 — fee applies)

Emergency Vet: Search "emergency veterinary clinic near me" — keep your nearest 24-hour vet's number saved

VetNow Telehealth: vetnow.com — 24/7 on-demand virtual vet consultations

🏥 Conventional Veterinary Medicine

Professional Organizations

Leading veterinary medical associations and governing bodies

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Veterinary Information Network (VIN)

Find a Veterinarian

Locate accredited veterinary clinics and specialists

AAHA-Accredited Hospital Finder AVMA Find a Veterinarian Find a Veterinary Specialist

Clinical References & Research

Evidence-based veterinary research and drug databases

Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook Merck Veterinary Manual PubMed — Veterinary Research Clinician's Brief

🥗 Veterinary Nutrition

Organizations & Guidelines

Professional veterinary nutrition associations and standards

American College of Veterinary Nutrition WSAVA Global Nutrition Guidelines

Pet Food Information

Pet food ratings, recalls, and ingredient databases

Dog Food Advisor (Ratings & Reviews) FDA Pet Food Recalls AAFCO (Pet Food Standards)

Find a Veterinary Nutritionist

Board-certified clinical veterinary nutritionists

ACVN Diplomate Directory BalanceIT — Custom Diet Formulation

🏃 Veterinary Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy

Organizations & Certification

Professional rehab bodies and certification programs

International Vet Academy of Pain Management CCRP — Canine Rehab Certification American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine & Rehab

Find a Rehab Specialist

Locate certified veterinary rehabilitation practitioners

Find a CCRP Practitioner Find an ACVSMR Diplomate

Patient & Owner Education

Resources on canine rehab, hydrotherapy, and home exercises

Canine Rehabilitation Institute HandicappedPets.com (Mobility)

🌿 Integrative & Holistic Veterinary Medicine

Organizations

Professional integrative and holistic veterinary associations

American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Chi Institute — Veterinary TCM Education

Find an Integrative Vet

Locate holistic and integrative veterinary practitioners

AHVMA Practitioner Directory IVAVM Member Directory

Education & Research

Integrative veterinary medicine learning resources

AHVMA Foundation (Research) Integrative Veterinary Care Journal

☯️ Veterinary Acupuncture & TCM

Organizations & Certification

Professional veterinary acupuncture bodies

International Veterinary Acupuncture Society Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture

Find a Veterinary Acupuncturist

Locate certified veterinary acupuncture practitioners

IVAS CVA Directory AAVA Member Directory

Education & Research

TCM and acupuncture learning resources

Chi Institute Resources PubMed — Veterinary Acupuncture Research

🌱 Herbal & Botanical Medicine

Organizations

Veterinary herbal medicine associations

Veterinary Botanical Medicine Association (VBMA) AHVMA (Holistic Veterinary Medicine)

Herbal Safety & Toxicology

Safe use of herbs in companion animals

ASPCA Toxic & Non-Toxic Plants Database Pet Poison Helpline — Herb & Plant Toxins

Education

Veterinary herbal medicine courses and references

VBMA Education Programs

🧠 Behavioral Medicine & Training

Organizations

Veterinary and animal behavior professional associations

American College of Veterinary Behaviorists Int'l Association of Animal Behavior Consultants Fear Free Pets

Find a Behavior Specialist

Locate board-certified veterinary behaviorists

Find a Veterinary Behaviorist APDT Find a Trainer

Owner Resources

Behavior guides, anxiety management, and enrichment

Fear Free Owner Resources Whole Dog Journal Jackson Galaxy (Feline Behavior)

💉 Preventive Care & Vaccination

Vaccination Guidelines

Official vaccination protocols from veterinary authorities

AVMA Vaccination Guidelines WSAVA Vaccination Guidelines Companion Animal Parasite Council

Parasite Prevention

Flea, tick, heartworm, and intestinal parasite resources

American Heartworm Society CAPC Parasite Prevalence Maps TickEncounter Resource Center

Wellness & Microchipping

Preventive wellness and pet identification resources

AKC Reunite (Microchip Registry) Found Animals Microchip Registry

🐾 Species-Specific Resources

Canine & Feline

Dogs and cats — general and specialty resources

AKC Dog Health Center American Association of Feline Practitioners VCA Know Your Pet Library

Equine

Horses, donkeys, and mules

American Association of Equine Practitioners TheHorse.com (Owner Education)

Avian & Exotic Pets

Birds, reptiles, pocket mammals, and small exotics

Association of Avian Veterinarians Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians Association of Reptilian & Amphibian Vets

Livestock & Farm Animals

Goats, sheep, cattle, pigs, and poultry

American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners FARAD — Food Animal Residue Avoidance

🔬 Diagnostics & Laboratory Resources

Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

Major diagnostic laboratory services

IDEXX Reference Laboratories Antech Diagnostics Zoetis Diagnostics

Imaging & Pathology

Veterinary imaging, pathology, and specialist interpretation

American College of Veterinary Radiology American College of Veterinary Pathologists

Genetic Testing

Breed-specific genetic health screening

Embark Veterinary DNA Testing Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Lab

🌟 General Pet Owner Resources

Pet Insurance

Compare pet insurance plans and coverage

NAPHIA — Pet Insurance Industry Pet Insurance Review (Comparison)

Telehealth & Virtual Vet

On-demand veterinary consultations from home

VetNow (24/7 Virtual Vet) Dutch (Online Vet Prescriptions) Vetster (Virtual Appointments)

Pet Health Information

Reliable owner education from veterinary sources

ASPCA Pet Care Library PetMD (Vet-Authored Articles) AAHA Pet Owner Resources

Pet Loss & Support

Grief support for pet owners facing loss

Pet Loss Support Center Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement IVAPM End-of-Life & Hospice Care