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DRUG COMPANIES AND PET FOOD MANUFACTURERS

We trust these companies to provide high quality products for pets

1. HILL’S PET FOOD – Manufacturer of Hill’s Science Diets and Prescription Diets
2. ZOETIS ANIMAL HEALTH – Global Animal Health Company
3. PURINA ANIMAL HEALTH – Dog and Cat Food Manufacturer
4. ROYAL CANIN DOG FOOD – Dog and Cat Food Manufacturer

VETERINARY EDUCATION:

Opportunities to pursue veterinary education

1. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY TECHNICIANS IN AMERICA – NAVTA is a non-profit association that represents and promotes the profession of Veterinary Technology
2. LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY – LMU is the closest school to Knoxville offering degrees for Veterinary Technicians
3. UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE VETERINARY HOSPITAL – Improving The Lives of Companion Animals

INTERNET PHARMACY INFORMATION

Educating pet owners on the dangers of purchasing medications from Internet pharmacies)

1. AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION – Reasons to buy your pet’s medication from your veterinarian
2. VETS FIRST CHOICE PHARMACY – Concord Veterinary Hospital’s online pharmacy, a trusted source for your pet’s medication

INFORMATION FOR PET OWNERS

1. AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB
2. AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
3. CAT FANCIERS ORGANIZATION
4. PET PLACE
5. AMERICAN HEARTWORM SOCIETY – Global resource for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heartworm disease
6. COMPANION ANIMAL PARASITE CONTROL – Nationally recognized recommendations for parasite control and screening to protect your pets and your family
7. HOMEAGAIN PET MICROCHIPS – HomeAgain gives your lost pet the best chance for a happy homecoming
8. HUMAN ANIMAL BOND IN TENNESSEE – Sponsors programs which foster pet visitation to nursing homes, assisted-living residences, retirement centers, mental health centers, residences for children with special needs, rehabilitation facilities, hospital settings, and other facilities
9. VETERINARY PARTNER – Supports 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), the world’s first and largest online veterinary database and community
10. TRUPANION MEDICAL INSURANCE – Our favorite pet insurance company. The Trupanion website has a really easy to use premium calculator so that you can quickly see how changing your deductible affects your monthly premium. Trupanion policies come with no annual or lifetime limits on coverage.

PET LOSS AND GRIEF

Resources for pet owners grieving the death of a pet

1. ASSOCIATION FOR PET LOSS AND BEREAVEMENT – Professionally trained volunteers in pet bereavement counseling
2. CHANCE’S SPOT – Pet loss support
3. IN MEMORY OF PETS – For all pet lovers who share in that grief and pain from the loss of their own beloved pets
4. PET LOSS – A website for pet lovers who are grieving over the death of a pet or an ill pet
5. PET LOSS SUPPORT PAGE BY MOIRA ANDERSON, M.Ed – A website offering multiple coping strategies and other subjects pertinent to pet loss and grief
6. RAINBOW BRIDGE – Virtual memorial home for your departed pet
7. UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE PET LOSS SUPPORT GROUP – The heart of veterinary medicine and the hands of social work

POISON CONTROL

1. NATIONAL PESTICIDE INFORMATION CENTER – call (800) 858-7378
2. ASPCA POISON CONTROL – Your best resource for any animal poison-related emergency

RESCUE GROUPS

1. GREYHOUND RESCUE
2. GREAT DOG RESCUE
3. LABRADOR RETRIEVER RESCUE
4. PEACEFUL KINGDOM
5. PETFINDER
6. SMALL BREED DOG RESCUE
7. STRAY CONNECTION
8. TENNESSEE VALLEY GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE
9. YOUNG-WILLIAMS ANIMAL SHELTER
10. SOUTHERN ROOTS
11. ADOPT A GOLDEN