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Client Education Articles

Note: The first link listed below is to a search engine that contains a library of reference articles regarding pet health from a panel of veterinarians and experts of Veterinary Information Network (VIN), the world's first and largest online veterinary community.

The second link listed below is to a pet care library, hosted by the American Animal Hospital Association, which contains articles and frequently asked questions about dogs, cats, exotic animals, and veterinary medicine. 

These are NOT forums for consumer opinions or nonprofessional experiences with a certain condition, disease, behavior, or drug. These articles are to educate pet owners so they can bring informed questions to their veterinary professionals. This information is to be used to supplement, not substitute, for the advice and treatment from your veterinarian.

Any drug information contained on these sites is also intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of veterinarians. The information is not exhaustive and is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for any individual pet. Information is provided on the basis that the veterinarian responsible for patient care will retain FULL and SOLE responsibility for deciding what treatment to prescribe or dispense for patients and, in particular, whether the use of any drug or other product is safe, appropriate or effective.


VeterinaryPartner.com

VeterinaryPartner.com is here to support your veterinarian and you in the care of your companion animals by providing reliable, up-to-date animal health information from the veterinarians and experts of the Veterinary Information Network (VIN).

 


HealthyPet.com

This link is to the Pet Care Library of the American Animal Hospital Association's Pet Owner website.  AAHA is the only organization that accredits animal hospitals throughout the U.S. & Canada. AAHA-accredited hospitals adhere to the highest-quality standards available, which helps ensure the best care for your pet. We are a pround recipient of AAHA's highest level of accreditation.


The Pet Columns of The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

A new Pet Column is issued most weeks from the experts at the College of Veterinary Medicine at UIUC.  This is a great source for general pet information from the veterinary college that Dr. Mitchell attended. The U of I is known for its veterinary program and biomedical research, as well as for the very new U of I-affiliated veterinary teaching hospital for fourth-year veterinary students and the public in downtown Chicago.


Care For Pets

The American Veterinary Medical Association is one of the largest and oldest not-for-profit associations for veterinarians and is headquartered in Schaumburg.  Care For Pets provides unbiased general pet information for pet owners.


Living With Blind Dogs

Living With Blind Dogs: A Resource Book and Training Guide for the Owners of Blind and Low-Vision Dogs, written by Caroline D. Levin, is a highly recommended resource for both young and old dogs that are blind or have low amounts of vision. 

(The green title is a link to Amazon.com, but the book can be found at other retailers.)