Shiloh
Veterinary Hospital has collected useful and information links, more
will be added over time. Some have found the following sites helpful
but we cannot endorse their products or policies.
AAHA
http://www.healthypet.com
Homepage of the American Animal Hospital Association
Careers
in Veterinary Medicine
http://avma.org/
Homepage of the American Veterinary Medical Association
http://www.avma.org/animal_health/brochures/veterinarian/veterinarian_brochure.asp
Career information for future veterinarians.
http://www.aavmc.org/students_admissions/vet_schools.htm
List of AVMA accredited veterinary schools. Website also includes
detailed information about applying to veterinary school.
http://www.avma.org/animal_health/brochures/careers/technology_brochure.asp
Career information for future veterinary technicians.
http://www.avma.org/education/cvea/vettech_programs/vettech_programs.asp
List of AVMA accredited veterinary technician programs (link for
accredited distance-learning programs on the left in green).
Safety
with Kids & Dogs
http://dogsandstorks.com/
A very extensive & informative website about introducing a new
baby to your dog(s). In order to keep babies & toddlers safe as
well as minimize stress in your dog, it is extremely important to learn
how to read your dog's body language & adjust encounters as
needed. Articles, videos and a DVD to purchase. A must for expectant
parents!
http://www.avma.org/animal_health/brochures/dog_bite/dog_bite_brochure.asp
Information about dog bite prevention from the American Veterinary
Medical Association.
http://www.livingwithkidsanddogs.com/index.html
Many articles & an advice column about safety with kids
& dogs as well as a book for sale by Colleen Pelar, Certified
Pet Dog Trainer and Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (which requires a
Masters Degree as well as at least 1500 hours of animal behavior
consulting). Great video clips of canine body language! |