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a pet? There are lots of places to go online to meet others...
Millions of dollars are spent each year on caring for our beloved
pets. When it comes to their health and wellness, they have
many of the same problems and symptoms that we experience. However,
now we don’t have to run to the veterinarian every time there
seems to be a problem. Many experts have lent their professional
knowledge to the following websites to avail us of our pets’
problems. Take advantage of their advice and you will save time,
energy and money giving your pet the best care he/she deserves.
Up
at Six
This is a comprehensive site devoted to all areas
of aviculture. It offers experts who donate their time to
respond to questions about pet bird care. Areas covered include
macaws, cockatoos, general nutrition, lovebirds and waterfowls.
It also has 21 different chat groups involved with specific
areas of aviculture for pet owners, breeders and scientists.
Veterinary
Mall
Several veterinarians are available to answer questions
on a discussion board.
Ask
the Vet
The WWWiz vet will respond to general questions about
animal health, and to specific questions about cats, dogs,
flea control and other pets. Has online FAQs. Also at this
website is an animal behavior consultant who will respond
to e-mail questions and post answers on line.
Kritter
Kountry
A domestic and exotic animal expert will answer questions
and give advice about animal care.
Pets.com
Has an Ask the Vet page where answers to questions
sent by e-mail are posted.
Vets
Best
Offers an online veterinary clinic with free veterinary
medical advice.
The
F.U.N. Place
Has on-line articles on all aspects of caring for
common family pets. An e-mail address is posted to send questions.
It also has a pet bulletin board for trading information and
getting advice.
CarDogz
Has a veterinarian who offers archived advice on animal
care and participates in a moderated message board.
CARE
Pet Loss Helpline
This is a service offered through the University of
Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. People who are either
grieving the loss of a companion animal or are anticipating
a loss can call a toll-free number or can send an e-mail.
Provides a compassionate, confidential person to talk to,
to listen and to give support.
Texas
Veterinary Medical Association
Provides extensive online information for pet owners
and veterinarians. Has message boards, library and free e-mail
updates.
Virtual
Vet
A free e-zine sent weekly. Contains pet health tips.
Readers may write in pet health questions that the author
chooses from for his topics.
Calling
All Pets
Has a toll free number for getting advice about problems
with pet behavior.
The
Association for Pet Loss Bereavement
Has listings for counselors with e-mail address. Offers
free moderated chat rooms where advice and support can be
obtained.
The
Poop
Has discussion panels for canine enthusiasts to ask
questions and exchange advice and posts questions and responses
from various experts including trainers, vets and breeders.
Purina
Offers some expert advice on its website in a variety
of areas. It has an interactive dog breed selector that provides
advice on the best breed of dog to suit a person's lifestyle.
It has an on-line pet care advice column, a toll-free number
and on-line forms to submit questions.
PAPA
(Parrots & Pets Advice)
Has on-line information about caring for parrots and
posts an e-mail address for sending questions.
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