Internet Guide to Pet Health

by Connor; Elizabeth

• ISBN13: 9780789029782
• ISBN10: 0789029782
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2008-02-29
• Publisher: CRC Press

Summary

With the staggering amount of pet health information available on the Internet, it is often difficult to find exactly what you are looking for. Internet Guide to Pet Health is a handy one-stop guide that weeds through all the clutter to bring you only the most dependable sources and relevant content. This useful compilation both lists sites and gives an informative synopsis so you can be sure you're getting the most accurate, relevant, and up-to-date material. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. xi
Introduction	p. 1
Web Site Addresses Explained	p. 1
Evaluating Web Content	p. 2
Search Engines/Directories	p. 3
Web 2.0 (Discussion Groups, RSS Feeds, and Blogs)	p. 6
Staying Well-Informed and Keeping Pets Healthy	p. 7
Unsubstantiated Information	p. 7
Sources of Authoritative Information	p. 8
General Pet Health Sites	p. 9
Introduction	p. 9
Interactive Tools	p. 19
Organizations and Societies	p. 23
Publications	p. 33
Specific Issues and Concerns for Pet Owners	p. 37
Allergies	p. 37
Death, Dying, and Euthanasia	p. 39
Dental Care	p. 41
Diet and Nutrition	p. 43
Disabled Pets	p. 45
Emergency Care and First Aid	p. 48
Exercise and Training for Cats and Dogs	p. 51
Grooming	p. 53
Health Benefits of Pet Ownership	p. 54
Pet Insurance	p. 55
Poisons, Dangerous Situations, and Other Hazards	p. 57
Service Animals	p. 61
Spaying and Neutering	p. 62
Surgery, Surgical Procedures, and Hospitalization	p. 64
Therapy Pets	p. 65
Traveling with Pets and Pets Traveling Alone	p. 67
Vaccinations and Immunizations	p. 73
Zoonotic Diseases	p. 77
For Cats Only	p. 81
General Cat Health Sites	p. 81
Specific Diseases and Conditions in Cats	p. 83
Behavioral Problems	p. 84
Bladder, Kidneys, and Urinary Tract	p. 86
Bones, Joints, and Muscles	p. 88
Brain and Nerves	p. 89
Cancer	p. 90
Diabetes Mellitus	p. 92
Ears, Eyes, and Nose	p. 93
Heart, Arteries, and Lungs	p. 94
Infections	p. 94
Old Age	p. 99
Parasites	p. 101
Skin, Fur, and Coat	p. 103
Stomach, Intestines, and Digestive System	p. 104
Teeth and Gums	p. 105
For Dogs Only	p. 107
General Dog Health Sites	p. 107
Specific Diseases and Conditions in Dogs	p. 110
Behavioral Problems	p. 110
Bladder, Kidneys, and Urinary Tract	p. 111
Bones, Joints, and Muscles	p. 111
Brain and Nerves	p. 114
Cancer	p. 114
Diabetes Mellitus	p. 116
Ears, Eyes, and Nose	p. 116
Heart, Arteries, and Lungs	p. 118
Infections	p. 119
Old Age	p. 121
Parasites	p. 122
Skin, Fur, and Coat	p. 124
Stomach, Intestines, and Digestive System	p. 125
Teeth and Gums	p. 126
For Small Pets Only: Birds, Fish, Reptiles, and Small Mammals	p. 129
Birds	p. 129
Fish	p. 131
Reptiles	p. 131
Small Mammals	p. 132
Pet Food Safety	p. 137
Food Safety Information	p. 137
Recalls	p. 142
Natural Pet Foods	p. 146
Glossary	p. 149
Bibliography	p. 159
Index	p. 161
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