Professional Organisations
The Kennel Club
A source of information, experience and advice on dog welfare, dog health, dog training and dog breeding.Feline Advisory Bureau
A charity dedicated to promoting the health and welfare of cats through improved feline knowledge, to help us all care better for our cats
Link: www.fabcats.org
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Regulatory body for the veterinary profession in the U.K.Link: www.rcvs.org.uk
British Veterinary Hospitals Association
Promoting excellence in Veterinary practice
Link: www.bvha.org.uk
The British Veterinary Nursing Association
The national representative body for Veterinary NursesLink: www.bvna.org.uk
British Small Animal Veterinary Association
Contains information for Veterinary Surgeons and the General publicLink: www.bsava.com
Clinical links & owner advice
Rabbit Welfare Association
The RWAF has existed since 1996 and is the combined effort of the Rabbit Welfare Association and its charity partner, the Rabbit Welfare Fund, working to improve the lives of domestic rabbits across the UK through education and communication by making people realise that rabbits are intelligent creatures that need space, exercise, companionship and stimulation and are not to be bought on a whim.
Link: www.rabbitwelfare.co.uk/
PET PLAN HEALTH INSURANCE
Since entering the market back in 1976, Petplan has continued to specialise in domestic pet insurance and has been committed to providing the best level of cover for your pet. Petplan is here to help with the financial and emotional burden of paying for treatment when your pet suffers an injury or illness.
Link: www.petplan.co.uk
CURIOSITY KILLED THE DOG - ARE YOU LUNGWORM AWARE
The life-threatening lungworm A. vasorum is carried by slugs and snails. If your dog comes into contact with these common garden pests there is a risk it could become infected. This site gives you up to date informationregarding prevention and treatment.
Link: www.lungworm.co.uk
PROFENDER SPOT ON - EFFORTLESS WORMING FOR YOUR CAT
Information regarding internal parasites in cats and how to treat WITHOUT THE NEED FOR TABLETS.
Cats need regular worm control because...
•Worms pose a health risk to pets
•Worms pose a zoonotic risk for humans (e.g. toxocariasis)
•Worming reduces the environmental reservoir of eggs
Link: www.profender.co.uk/
Cat Professional
Cat Professional was founded by in 2007 by Dr Sarah Caney and is dedicated to providing specialist feline veterinary care and advice to both cat owners and veterinary professionals alike. Cat Professional also publishes a range of free-
to-download articles and technical guides.
Link: www.catprofessional.com/
Canine Health Screens
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) Canine Health Schemes serve to provide dog breeders with the option of testing for certain inherited diseases and thus help to reduce the incidence of these diseases. Look on the BVA Website for details of the: •Hip scheme •Elbow Scheme •Eye SchemeLink: www.bva.co.uk/canine_health_schemes/Canine_Health_Schemes.aspx
DIABETES IN DOGS AND CATS
Information regarding Diabetes in dogs and catsCharities
House Rabbit Society
An international nonprofit organization that rescues rabbits from animal shelters and educates the public on rabbit care and behavior.Link: www.rabbit.org
Blue Cross
The Blue Cross is Britain's pet charity, providing practical support, information and advice for pet and horse owners.
Link: www.bluecross.org.uk
Wood Green Animal Shelter
Wood Green Animal Shelters is a registered charity that has been rescuing and re-homing animals since 1924.Link: www.woodgreen.org.uk
Pets As Therapy
Pets As Therapy is a national charity that provides temperament assessed/vaccinated PAT Dogs and PAT Cats with registered volunteers to hospitals, hospices, residential care homes, day centres, special needs schools and many other establishments often providing comfort, companionship and therapyLink: www.petsastherapy.org
PDSA
PDSA is the UK's leading veterinary charityLink: www.pdsa.org.uk
