

ASK A VET Links The sites listed on this page are for information only and are not endorsed by petglutton.com. Finding information on the Internet is not a substitute for good professional veterinary care, experience and judgement. For emergencies contact your local veterinarian. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Anyone can do a computer Internet search by typing in "Ask a Vet" (or similar or related words) to obtain many web sites that provide or claim to provide free information or help for your pet. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOW IT WORKS: Today there are many Ask A Vet web sites on line. Basically there are three types of Ask a Vet services. (1) The type that costs money. You send an e-mail and the vet or related specialist e-mails you back personally. (2) The free type you can e-mail your problem to the vet. Of all those who e-mail with a question, the vet usually selects one and posts the question and answer on their web site. (3) The free type that is an information source. They provide information prepared by veterinarians or other specialists in the field. This can be in the form of articles, lists, etc. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- petglutton.com suggests you keep the following in mind when seeking Internet Veterinary advice: - If your question is about an urgent or emergency medical condition or situation it is best to contact your local veterinarian. - Think about who owns the site you visit. Are they reputable? Is the goal to educate or to sell products or services? Sometimes taking the time to look up articles on free credible web sites about your concern is far better than paying for or even getting free advice from a vet you don't know and who doesn't know your pet. The following list will grow as petglutton.com researches more and more on-line veterinary information services. petglutton.com would like to hear about your good experiences and warn others in the community if you have bad experiences with any of the following: ** New on petglutton.com FREE. Information- Indiana Plants Poisonous to Livestock and Pets from Purdue University. http://www.vet.purdue.edu/toxic/cover1.htm FREE Information and links to various other web sites for animal behavior, training, diagnostic database, diseases, conditions, treatments, drugs, pharmaceuticals, genetics, nutrition, oncology, toxicology & poisoning, etc. for dogs, cats, horses, birds, fish, small mammals, reptiles, etc. From Cornell University- one of the most respected veterinary schools in the world. http://www.vet.cornell.edu/library/FreeResources.htm $$$ Ask a Vet. Web site advertises ASAP answers to pet questions with veterinarians and pet experts available to answer questions 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. http://pet.justanswer.com Costs for questions varies. FREE. Ask a Vet. By Purina pet foods. Enter your question and check the online page regularly where each week questions are highlighted from site visitors. Articles concerning frequently asked questions but no guarantee that the veterinarian will answer your question. http://www.purinaone.com/Experts/ExpertQuestionsSubmit.aspx **New on petgglutton.com FREE. Care for Animals. Published by the AVMA- American Veterinary Medical Association. http://www.avma.org/care4pets/ Contains helpful information about a variety of topics including animal safety, pet health, loss, how to select a veterinarian, traveling with a pet, etc. Even has a Kids corner. |
