Internet Guide to Pet Health

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With the staggering amount of pet health information available on the Internet, it is often difficult to find exactly what you are looking for. The Internet Guide to Pet Health is a one-stop guide that weeds through all the clutter to bring you only the most dependable sources and relevant content. This comprehensive compilation of annotated links will serve as a handy, useful, and easy-to-consult... Read more

With the staggering amount of pet health information available on the Internet, it is often difficult to find exactly what you are looking for. The Internet Guide to Pet Health is a one-stop guide that weeds through all the clutter to bring you only the most dependable sources and relevant content. This comprehensive compilation of annotated links will serve as a handy, useful, and easy-to-consult guide for persons who appreciate animals and/or own domestic pets of all kinds, especially cats and dogs. This text also features a full glossary of medical terms, bibliography, and a quick-find index.

The health needs of pet animals have become as complex and specialized as those of humans. Pet owners, veterinarians, and animal lovers alike need authoritative, reliable, and up-to-date information about caring for the health and well-being of pets. The Internet Guide to Pet Health offers a quick, easy, and comprehensive reference to quality Web sites that focus on the health and welfare of animal companions.

The Internet Guide to Pet Health will help you pinpoint reliable information on: • the health benefits of pet ownership • diseases transmitted by pets • pet food safety • animal care and welfare societies and organizations • death, dying, and euthanasia • poisons, dangerous situations, and other hazards • spaying and neutering • traveling with pets • pet-specific care for dogs, cats, small animals, and fish • surgery, surgical procedures, and hospitalization • exercise and training • dental care, diet, and nutrition • disabled pets • service and therapy animals • and much, much more! The Internet Guide to Pet Health is an ideal resource for anyone who is directly involved in the lives of pet companions or simply an animal lover. Medical librarians in academic medical centers and teaching hospitals; consumer health and public librarians; veterinarians and veterinary clinic staff; public health personnel; animal trainers; and groomers will also find this to be an invaluable text. Read less

Preface
Chapter 1. Introduction
Web Site Addresses Explained
Evaluating Web Content
Search Engines/Directories
Web 2.0 (Discussion Groups, RSS Feeds, and Blogs)
Staying Well Informed and Keeping Pets Healthy
Unsubstantiated Information
Sources of Authoritative Information
Chapter 2. General Pet Health Sites
Introduction
Interactive Tools
Organizations and Societies
Publications
Chapter 3. Specific Issues and Concerns for Pet Owners
Allergies
Death, Dying, and Euthanasia
Dental Care
Diet and Nutrition
Disabled Pets
Emergency Care and First Aid
Exercise and Training for Cats and Dogs
Grooming
Health Benefits of Pet Ownership
Pet Insurance
Poisons, Dangerous Situations, and Other Hazards
Service Animals
Spaying and Neutering
Surgery, Surgical Procedures, and Hospitalization
Therapy Pets
Traveling with Pets and Pets Traveling Alone
Vaccinations and Immunizations
Zoonotic Diseases
Chapter 4. For Cats Only
General Cat Health Sites
Specific Diseases and Conditions in Cats
Behavioral Problems
Bladder, Kidneys, and Urinary Tract
Bones, Joints, and Muscles
Brain and Nerves
Cancer
Diabetes Mellitus
Ears, Eyes, and Nose
Hearts, Arteries, and Lungs
Infections
Old Age
Parasites
Skin, Fur, and Coat
Stomach, Intestines, and Digestive System
Teeth and Gums
Chapter 5. For Dogs Only
General Dog Health Sites
Behavioral Problems
Bladder, Kidneys, and Urinary Tract
Bones, Joints, and Muscles
Brains and Nerves
Cancer
Diabetes Mellitus
Eyes, Ears, and Nose
Heart, Arteries, and Lungs
Infections
Old Age
Parasites
Skin, Fur, and Coat
Stomach, Intestines, and Digestive System
Teeth and Gums
Chapter 6. For Small Pets Only: Birds, Fish, Reptiles, and Small Mammals
Birds
Fish
Reptiles
Small Mammals
Chapter 7. Pet Food Safety
Food Safety Information
Recalls
Natural Pet Food
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
Reference Notes Included

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Biography

Elizabeth Connor

Internet Guide to Pet Health

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