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Atlantic Veterinary Care Links - General

• American Veterinary Medical Association – AVMA Not-for-profit organization serving over 82,000 veterinarians nationwide
• Traveling with your Pet
• Veterinary Partner a division of VIN Reliable and up-to-date information on veterinary disease, medications, behavior, and more. Written by and for veterinary professionals and pet owners

Behavior Resources

• Dog Bite Prevention Recognize when and why dogs bite – tips to keep you and your family safe
• Doggone Safe More information on dog bite prevention

Breed Information

• American Kennel Club – AKC Breed-specific information, breeder resources, general health and wellness information for dogs
• Canine Health Information Center Testing requirements/recommendations for owners and breeders of purebred dogs
• Canine Inherited Disorders Database Comprehensive list of inherited disorders by breed
• Orthopedic Foundation for Animals Dedicated to promoting the health and welfare of companion animals through a reduction in the incidence of genetic disease

Disease Control and Prevention

• CAPC – the Companion Animal Parasite Council From Heartworm to Hookworm, all you need to know about parasites and your pet
• Healthy Pets Healthy People – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC website providing information on keeping pets AND people healthy
• Tick-Borne Diseases Interactive tool to monitor prevalence of tick-borne diseases by region

Emergencies and First Aid

• ASPCA Poison Control Link to Poison Control Hotline and ASPCA Poison Control Center
• Healthy Pet – First Aid Tips Tips for first aid and emergency preparedness for your pet – provided by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
• Midcoast Animal Emergency Clinic A full service emergency/urgent care animal clinic providing healthcare services to pets in the Midcoast region of Maine.
• MyPetEd – First Aid Tips First Aid and emergency preparedness for your pet – provided by MyPetEd, a division of Lifelearn
• Sick Pet Helper Quickly troubleshoot problems to determine course of action

Insurance and Credit Options

• Care Credit Resource for payment option for healthcare services
• Pet Insurance Reviews Testimonials, comparisons of plans, and general information to help guide your pet insurance decisions

Poison Control

• ASPCA Poison Control Link to Poison Control Hotline and ASPCA Poison Control Center