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Camping and Hiking with Your Pet

Florida State Parks- Pet Policies
A very informative website for pet owners who enjoy sharing some time in the park with their pet. The site covers rules for both day use and camping areas. It also includes a list of Florida state camping parks that will allow pets, and other park-related information.

Pet-Friendly State Camping Parks
Lists state parks that will allow pets in their campgrounds (by region)

Eye Surgery for Pets

Certified Veterinary Ophthalmologists-National Listing
Cataracts and other eye-related problems that afflict our pets are easier to correct nowadays thanks to veterinary specialists. This link provides a list of veterinarians that specialize in eye-related issues.

First Aid for Pets

First Aid Tips for Pets (AAHA)
American Animal Hospital Association's guidelines for basic first aid. Includes helpful information such as a first aid kit checklist and a video on how to give a pill to your cat (bottom of first aid page).

Kids and Pets

Growing Up With Pets .com
Growing Up With Pets is an educational program devoted to bringing parents a resource for information and advice on how to help them foster strong, healthy relationships between their children and their pets.

Pet Care and Information

Cats Indoors! Campaign
Learn about the American Bird Conservancy's "campaign for safer birds and cats"

House Rabbit Society
An international nonprofit organization that rescues rabbits and educates the public on rabbit care and behavior. Website includes lots of great information on rabbit care, behavior, health, and more.

Interpreting Pet Food Labels
This FDA website provides detailed information on how to read and interpret the label on your pet's food. Covers everything from the name of the food to the guaranteed analysis, ingredients, feeding directions, how to contact the manufacturer and more.

Rats Make Great Pets
The Rat Assistance & Teaching Society provides this excellent website filled with information on the care of pet rats. They also dispel the many myths associated with these very bright and loving creatures.

American Animal Hospital Association's "Pet Care Library"
Pet care articles and FAQ's help answer a variety of questions about dogs, cats, exotics, and veterinary medicine. Covers topics such as behavior, general health, diet and weight control, pet loss, housebreaking and veterinary care. Also includes some breed information for those considering adding a new pet to their family.

Holiday Safety Tips (American Humane)
American Humane gives some great advice for keeping your pets safe this holiday season. Includes information about Christmas tree dangers, foods and plants that can be harmful to your pet, holiday decoration safety tips, and many other things pet owners should aware of during this festive time of year.

Pets-911
The Pets 911 website and toll-free, bi-lingual phone number are available to both the animal welfare community and the public. Their goal is to promote responsible pet ownership and decrease animal homelessness in our communities by providing this public service.

Pet Food Information
"The Best Dry Dog Foods" are noted, as well as some that are "Not So Good" for your dog. Name-brand dry dog foods are ranked from best to not so good according to the ingredients that they contain (wheat-free, animal by-product free, etc.). This website also includes information on interpreting ingredient labels, a list of ingredients to avoid, and lots of other useful information to help you decide which dry dog food brands are best for your dog.

Poison Information Websites

ASPCA’s "Keep Your Pet’s Home Poison Safe" Webpage
Lists poisonous substances found in the home and gives details on what to do if your pet is poisoned.

Animal Poison Control Center (ASPCA)
Valuable information about the Center's Poison Hotline and potentially poisonous household chemicals, products, substances and plants that may be harmful to your pets.

Cornell University's "Poisonous Plants Information Database"
A reference that includes photos of plants, animal species affected, listing of common and botanical names, links, and so much more.

The Poison Page (provided by FoxNest Veterinary Hospital)
Excellent information on substances poisonous to pets and more.

Xylitol Poisoning in Pets-MSNBC Website
The commonly used sweetner, Xylitol, may cause liver failure in dogs, and may even kill them according to a report in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Read more about these findings as reported by Reuters on MSNBC's website.

State Laws, Ordinances, Legislation

Florida Statutes Chapter 828 - Animals
State laws regarding animals (sales, cruelty, and animal enterprise)

Leon County Animal Ordinance (2/05)
An updated version of the Animal Ordinances can be obtained by calling Leon County Animal Control at (850) 606-5400

No Pet Left Behind Act
The Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act (PETS Act) would ensure that pets are taken into account in future disaster planning. (HSUS)

Television/Radio Programs and Videos

"For Pet's Sake" - WCOT
"For Pet's Sake" is an informational program about animals in our community which is broadcast on WCOT (Comcast Cable channel 13), the City of Tallahassee's government station.

Cool Dog (Video)
The story of Faith, the two-legged dog

The John Tesh Radio Show - Pet Information Page
Radio host and musician, John Tesh offers "Intellegence for Your Life" through his website and radio show. Helpful information on self-improvement, relationships, diet and fitness, health, family and pets.

Traveling with Your Pet

Traveling By Air With Your Canine Companion(s)
Trainers from the Disc-Connected K9's Frisbee Team offer tips on traveling by air with your canine companions.

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