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Pet HealthCare Links 


Pet First Aid

Pet First Aid/CPR Certification  American Red Cross Pet First Aid/CPR Certification Course   Click here for more information: Pet First Aid Course and Flyer 


Pets and People

Growing up with Pets   A parent's resource for raising happy kids with healthy pets

Keeping pets healthy  CDC (Center for Disease Control) Healthy pets Healthy people.  National Center for Infectious Diseases. Pets provide many benefits to humans. They comfort us and they give us companionship. However, some animals can also pass diseases to people. These diseases are called zoonoses.

Pets and Parasites Guidelines   The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) is a non-profit organization of veterinarians and parasitologists dedicated to protecting your family and your pets from parasites and zoonotic disease.


Medication Reminders

Heartgard and Frontline E-mail Reminders  To help ensure your dog gets its Heartgard and Frontline treatment on time at regular monthly intervals, take advantage of our FREE monthly email Reminder Service.  It just takes a minute to sign up!

Revolution E-mail Reminders  Sign up for this handy FREE reminder service for applying your cat's monthly Revolution. 

 

Permanent Identification for Pets

AVID Microchip Pet Id    Global 24/7 Recovery Network. 1-800-336-2843.  Email: PetTrac@avidid.com

On-Line PA Dog License   Apply on-line for your dog's Butler County Dog License.

PA Dog Law  Find out more about Pennsylvania Dog Laws.


Veterinary Technician, Assistant & Receptionist School 

Vet Tech Institute  The Veterinary Technician program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) as a program for educating veterinary technicians.  Pittsburgh Campus at 888-VTI-PGH1 (888-884-7441) or 412.391.7021!

Sanford Brown

Distance Education Veterinary Technician Program   DEVTP is an AVMA-accredited college degree program where veterinary assistants and other support staff have an opportunity to earn an associates degree in veterinary technology. You can fulfill your personal goals and boost your career—without the hassles of commuting to a campus.

Distance Education Veterinary Receptionist Certificate Program

Distance Education Veterinary Assistant Certificate Program


Pet Care Information

Healthy Pet  The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), established in 1933, is an international association of more than 17,000 veterinary care providers. 

Care for Animals 
 AVMA Care for Pets Home Page Site has information on many topic related topics including pet health, loss, selection and safety.


Pet Travel

Pet Travel  USDA web site provides basic information on domestic and international travel of common pets and other animals. If you have any questions or concerns about exporting animals to another country, you should contact the Veterinary Services Area Office in the State from which your pet will be transported.  You will need to set up appointments for all of the necessary requirements.  

Need a Ride?  Sprocket 24/7 Point-2-Point Transfer Service. From Here to There and Everywhere. If you need a ride to your veterinary appointment: Call 1-877-AIR-ORBIT or 724-794-4833.  Need Airport Transportation?  Round-Trip, One-Way, All-Day, Everday - call 1-877-AIR-ORBIT.   
 

Hill's Prescription and Science Diets

Hill's Pet Nutrition Hill's Home Page Website from the makers of Science Diet® and Prescription Diet®. Site provides nutritional, health and life-stage information.

Pet Fence

Invisible Fence  Invisible Fence® Brand can solve a wide range of problems - everything from keeping your pet out of neighbors' yards to protecting your gardens to keeping them off expensive furniture. Learn more about how they can customize an Invisible Fence® Brand system for you and your pet.

Pet Grief Support

Someone's Caring Pet Grief Support Group - for those who have experienced the death of their beloved animal companion. Provides a safe confidential place where pet parents bound by the experience of loss can come together, share their stories and walk the journey of grief together.  To provide encouragement for one another in warm atmosphere of caring and acceptance and to allow expression of true feelings without being judged.  Support group meets in the privately secluded "Garden Lounge of Hope" at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc. (124 East North Street, Butler, PA)  To register contact:  Robin Miller, Bereavement Specialist and Educator 724-287-2273 (CARE).   

University of California-Davis Pet Loss Hotline -  Monday - Friday from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm PST.  Call 530-752-4200.

 


 

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