Sites of Interest

The main menu provides you direct access to the Pet Information Library created by the Veterinary Information Network (VIN) of which Cordova Veterinary Hospital is a member.  VIN is the world's first and largest online veterinary community.

The VIN Pet Information Library is an extensive resource that can answer almost all of your needs especially those related to understanding pet illnesses and diseases.  In addition, the information below focuses on more general pet issues including selecting a pet as well as information related to living with a pet in the Sacramento region.

Cannine Companions for Independence is a speical resource at Cordova Veterinary Hospital.  We are proud to have been a supporter of Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) for over a decade.  Dr. Melissa Gates recently received the Abdul Award for service to CCI. 

 

¨         General Information

  Choosing a new puppy.  This is a nice starter guide of things that you should consider when you are thinking about getting a puppy.

 

Breeds of Dogs. A quick reference guide to many breeds of dogs, including photos and brief descriptions of each breed's characteristics.

 

¨      The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA).  
 

¨        Sacramento County Animal Shelter  

 

General Care and Preventive Measures

 

¨       Pet Care Information (from the American Veterinary Medical Association)

¨       Caring for Puppies and Kittens: (American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)) 

¨         Spay and Neuter Questions: (AAHA)

 

¨         Vaccination Information: (AAHA)

 

¨         Caring for a Dog

 

¨        Caring for a Cat

 

¨      Heartworm Society.    Everything you ever wanted to know about heartworm disease can be found here.
             

¨        Behavior problems.   Founded by Brian Kilcommons and Sharon Wilson, best-selling authors and recognized experts on animal training and behavior, this site is a terrific resource for advice on a variety of behavioral problems. If you want to learn more about feline house soiling, barking dogs, aggression, or any other behavioral problem, this is a great resource.  

 

¨       Advantage Flea Control. This site is sponsored by Bayer Animal Health, the makers of new K9 Advantix for dogs and Advantage flea control for dogs and cats. It is loaded with information about fleas and flea control.

 

 

Licensing and Regulation of Pets

 

¨         Animal License for City of Rancho Cordova

 

 

¨         Animal Licence for Sacramento County

 

¨         Animal License for City of Sacramento 

 

¨         Animal License for City of Elk Grove

 

¨         Animal License for City of Folsom

 

 

Pet Loss Support

 

¨         Cordova Veterinary Hospital, (916) 363-9443

 

¨         UC Davis Veterinary Hospital, Pet Loss Hotline (530) 752-4200

 

 

 

Pet Identification, Domestic & International Travel

AKC Policy Manual. The American Kennel Club policy manual recognizes the use of microchips for record keeping and proof of ownership and has encouraged their use.   

 

¨         The Humane Society Answers Common Questions Regarding Microchips

 

¨         U.S. Department of Agriculture Guidelines on Pet Travel

 

 

Financial Information

 

¨       Veterinary Pet Insurance

 

¨         Care Credit

 

 

Emergency Information

 

 

¨       Poison Control. Animal Poison Control Hotline. 1-888-426-4435.

 

National Animal Poison Control Center.   This is the website of the National Animal Poison Control Center. It includes a library, links to other sites, and phone numbers for the poison control center.

 

¨         Poisoning and Your Pet (AAHA)

 

 

For the Aspiring Veterinarian 

 

American Veterinary Medical Association. This site is a good starting point to learn more about a variety of topics, including feline injection-site sarcomas and the latest subjects in veterinary medicine

 

¨           Veterinary Schools in the U.S.

 

 

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