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photo of a tabby cat looking imploringly at us, thinking, please take care of me Feline Renal Failure
A great website with an explanation of chronic renal failure (kidney disease) in cats, how it is diagnosed, and treatment options.

Feline Diabetes
A well-conceived website detailing information about diabetes in cats. This guide provides introductory information about the disease and its treatment, along with a message board for questions, extensive links, photo gallery, and the "Diary of a Diabetic Cat."

Heartworm Disease
A detailed look at heartworm disease including a dogs vs cats comparison chart illustrating major differences. Presented by the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Cat Scratch Disease
Also called Cat Scratch Fever, this is an uncommon disease.

Rabies
Information on rabies from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy -- a heart disease where areas of heart muscle enlarge and thicken -- is the most common heart disease in cats.

Radioiodine (I-131)
Considered the "treatment of choice" for cats suffering from hyperthyroidism.

Pets Need Dental Care Too
Poor oral health in dogs and cats can cause serious health problems in addition to painful tooth loss or gum disease.

Deafness in Dogs and Cats
Information on deafness prevalence, causes, & management for owners, breeders, and researchers.

Osteosarcoma Diary
Follow the touching story of Nero, the Scottish Deerhound, as he battles osteosarcoma bone cancer.

Canine Epilepsy
Excellent, thorough client reference site. Affiliated with the Veterinary School at the University of Missouri at Columbia, this site reviews canine seizure disorders, treatment, history and more.

Feline Kidney Transplantation
This website is meant to provide information for clients considering renal transplantation in their cats.

Cat Care Videos
This video library covers topics such as caring for your diabetic cat, giving your cat a pill, trimming your cat's claws, and more.

Veterinary Dermatologist
The home page for Dr. Thomas Lewis, our local veterinary dermatology specialist.

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Pet Safety

Animal Poison Control
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center is the only animal-oriented poison control center in North America.

AKC Companion Animal Recovery
The AKC Companion Animal Recovery (CAR) program is dedicated to providing lifetime recovery services for microchipped and tattooed pets. CAR is the largest database of microchipped pets in the United States.

Poisonous Plants
Maintained by Cornell University, this website is a growing reference that includes plant images, pictures of affected animals and presentations concerning the botany, chemistry, toxicology, diagnosis and prevention of poisoning of animals by plants and other natural flora (fungi, etc.).

Urban Legends Page
Scarcely a day goes by in which we don't receive a dire warning about the latest poison or toxin infiltrating our homes in the guise of a harmless household product. Some of these warnings are real, but too many of them are full of misinformation and hysteria masquerading as fact.

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Behavior Problems

Pet Care Library
Behavior information from the American Animal Hospital Association.

Introducing Your New Puppy To Other Pets
Information on how to introduce your new dog to your resident dog.

Fear of Thunder and Loud Noises
It is not uncommon for dogs to be frightened of thunder, firecrackers or other loud sounds. Many fear-related problems can be successfully resolved.

Dog Behavior Library
Dr. P's virtual library of info about dog training & behavior, an extensive list sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

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Local Vet-Related Organizations

ABQ Dog
A fun site aimed at providing Albuquerque dog owners and visitors with everything they need to enjoy the city with their best friend.

Albuquerque Cat Action Team (A.C.A.T.)
Albuquerque and New Mexico's first no-kill organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of stray, orphaned, abused and neglected cats.

Greyhound Companions of New Mexico (GCNM)
Greyhound Companions of New Mexico is a certified non-profit organization founded in 1993 for the purpose of rescuing retired racing greyhounds.

Lap Dog Rescue of New Mexico, Inc.
Lapdog Rescue is a wonderful local organization that is committed to saving the "little guys and gals."

Rio Grande Kennel Club
Information on local AKC events and other links.

Sandia Dog Obedience Club
Puppy and adult dog training.

Pets are Wonderful Support (P.A.W.S.)
New Mexico AIDS Services' program to assist their clients keep and maintain their animal companions.

Lost Pets New Mexico
"All creatures great and small our service is to find them all."

People's Anti Cruelty Association
Albuquerque Animal Rescue (PACA)

This Albuquerque group's mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and rehouse homeless dogs and cats. PACA has no shelter facility and relies on an organized network of foster parents who graciously take animals into their homes and hearts until permanent homes are found.

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National Vet-Related Organizations

American Animal Hospital Association
Your link for healthy pets! This is the official website for the American Animal Hospital Association, an organization of more than 17,000 veterinary care providers committed to giving excellence in small animal care.

Pet Loss Grief Support
A gentle and compassionate website for pet lovers who are grieving over the death of a pet or an ill pet.

American Veterinary Medical Association
The official site of the AVMA provides a good resource for a variety of pet-related topics, including buying a pet, animal safety, selecting a veterinarian, pet stories, and more.

American Humane Association
Founded in 1877, the American Humane Association (AHA) is the only national organization in the US dedicated to child and animal protection.

American Kennel Club
For purebred dog enthusiasts, the American Kennel Club's website has resources on choosing a puppy, DNA registration, Canine Good Citizen certification, dogs in competition and more!

The Cat Fancier's Association
The world's largest registry of pedigreed cats. At this site you'll find information on cat shows, cat breeds and cat care, and a showcase of top winning cats.

American Pet Association
The APA is an independent, national humane organization dedicated to promoting responsible pet ownership through action, services and education.

Orthopedic Foundation For Animals
The OFA, established in 1966, is a not-for-profit organization originally created to assist breeders in addressing hip dysplasia. In recent years OFA has added databases to assist breeders in assessing elbow and patella deformities, congenital heart disease, DNA databases and more.

United States Department of Agriculture
This is the homepage of the USDA, a good resource for more information on Mad Cow Disease and Foot-and-Mouth Disease.

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Exotic & Pocket Pets

House Rabbit Society
An all-volunteer, non-profit organization that rescues rabbits and educates the public on rabbit care and behavior.

Minnesota Herpetological Society
The Minnesota Herpetological Society (MHS) works to promote the study and conservation of reptiles and amphibians. This includes attending events to educate the public in the ecological role of reptiles and amphibians, and holding monthly member meetings to promote an atmosphere for open discussion of herpetology.

Association of Avian Veterinarians
Created by veterinarians with a special interest in bird medicine, this site is also a good general resource for those with an interest in our fine feathered friends.

Bird Health & Care Tips
Information on toxicity in birds, anatomy illustrations, Macaw weights and measures chart, the Macaw ER, etc.

Harrison's Bird Foods
Harrison's Bird Foods is a family of certified organic pet bird diets that were formulated to make your bird as healthy as it can possibly be.

AquaLink
The Largest Aquaria Web Resource in the World. AquaLink is a free WWW service dedicated to fish keepers interested in freshwater and marine fish, aquatic plants, goldfish, reef systems, invertebrates and corals.

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Products & Supplies

Kong Dog Toys
Dr. Beebe had this to say about the Kong dog chew toy: "This is one of the few dog toys I've found that can stand up to Jack's punishing jaws; definitely one of my dog's favorites!"

Pet Insurance Quotes Guide
Pet insurance quotes on affordable pet health veterinary insurance plans from multiple leading insurance companies. Free instant no-obligation pet insurance quotes online!

HomeAgain Microchip Identification
One of the most important things you can do to help protect your pet is to give them the benefit of permanent identification. The HomeAgain Microchip Identification System provides the safest, easiest, and most effective method of guaranteeing that your pet will be permanently identified.

K9 Carts
The original manufacturer of "K9 Carts" wheelchairs for mobility-impaired pets, designed by Veterinary Orthopedic Specialist Dr. Lincoln Parkes over 36 years ago.

Hill's Pet Foods
Makers of Science Diet and Prescription Diet pet foods.

Iams Food Company
Makers of Iams and Eukanuba premium pet foods.

Waltham
Waltham Pet Foods, a leading authority on pet care and nutrition.

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Our Veterinary Alma Maters

Colorado State University
College of Veterinary Medicine

Alma mater of Drs. McGuire and Gray-Dees.

Washington State University
College of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Truesdell's alma mater.

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Fun Sites

Three Dog Bakery
A fabulous, posh dog bakery located in Northeast Albuquerque. Wholesome, nutritious, and of course, delicious treats are available in all shapes and sizes for your canine companion.

The Bark
This is a fantastic new publication that is dedicated to the dogs--with wonderful ideas, questions, and comments for those with a canine heart.

Doggles
As showcased on CNN, this site features custom eyewear for your dog.

Naturesongs.com
An interesting website that provides samples of various natural sounds, including bird calls, bullfrog choruses, coyote howls, and more.

Albuquerque Biological Park
Information on the Albuquerque Aquarium, Rio Grande Botanic Garden and Rio Grande Zoo.

How Stuff Works
A fun site containing easy to understand information about how stuff works from carburetors to riptides.

New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
This site includes current news and events at the museum, the current exhibits, New Mexico dinosaurs and mammals, Volcanoes of New Mexico, volunteer opportunities, as well as "Behind the Scenes" information.

American International Rattlesnake Museum
American International Rattlesnake Museum, tucked away into a corner shop in Old Town, is the kind of place that people who are afraid of snakes should not enter.

A Backyard Wildlife Habitat
Lists ways to create a habitat in your backyard to attract birds and other wildlife.

The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy, the world's largest conservation organization, has helped safeguard more than 12 million acres of natural habitat in the U.S.

How To Build A Dog House
A step by step review (with pictures) of how to design and build a fabulous new home for your dog.

Strange Foreign Objects in Dog Feces?
Stories, mostly about things found when scooping.

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