Useful Links
Blogs and Articles on Specific Health Topics
- Fully Vetted Veterinary blog for pet lovers by Miami vet Patty Khuly (formerly called Dolittler)
- PetConnection Pet care features and blogs.
- Christie Keith writes articles in the San Francisco Chronicle on various topics. Also see Christie's Holistic Health Care web site and Dogged Blog. Christie also contributes to the Vet Tech blog, along with Nancy Campbell, RVT. See these topics in particular:
- Speaking for Spot Veterinary blog by Nancy Kay, author of Speaking for Spot. Also see If You Need Help Paying for Veterinary Care for a list of resources for pet owners.
- Tick Disease in Dogs
General Health Information
- VetInfo4Dogs Veterinary information for pet owners.
- VeterinaryPartner Reliable, up-to-date animal health information from the veterinarians and experts of the Veterinary Information Network (VIN).
- PetEducation Drs. Foster & Smith's source for expert pet information.
- Information for Animal Owners & Caretakers from Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
- PetPlace Veterinary approved articles.
- Dr. Christina Chambreau offers classes and seminars on homeopathy. She can also be reached at the Vet Advice Line.
Forums Where Vets Will Answer Questions
- JustAnswer (charges a fee, commonly $9-$15, for a veterinarian to answer your question)
- Med Help (scroll down to "Ask a Veterinarian" section under Pets on right-hand side)
- PetDocsOnCall
- PetMD
- WebMD Pet Health Exchange
- AAHA Ask a Veterinarian
Where to Buy
- Mountain Naturals Dedicated to providing vitamins and supplements that ultimately improve the quality of life for pets.
- K9 Raw Diet Great source for supplements and treats, run by my friend, Mindy Fenton.
- Amazon - If you would like to support my site, use this link to Amazon, as I will get a small percentage of whatever you buy.
- See Shopping for more links.
Miscellaneous
- DogCars.com Reviews of the best cars for dog owners
- Pet Friendly New York City Hotels A resource for pet owners traveling to New York with their pet.
- Dog-Powered Trike and Scooter New way to exercise large dogs
- Chocolate Chart Find out how much chocolate of different kinds it takes to cause toxicity in a dog the size of yours
- Amazon If you would like to support my site, use this link to Amazon, as I will get a small percentage of whatever you buy.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact me. My name is Mary Straus and you can email me at either or