Links and ResourcesHand-outs:
> Grain-Free Canned Food List (all-meat, no fruit or veggies) 03-12.pdf
> Feline Infectious Peritonitis.pdf
> Chronic Renal Failiure (CRF) in Cats.pdf
> Flea Handout (how to eradicate fleas)
Links:
PESCM, Pet Emergency and Specialty Center of Marinhttp://www.petemergencycenter.com/
24/7 Emergency & Specialty Care. Marin’s only 24-hour emergency care facility.
CMCEH recommends clients contact them in case of emergency when we are closed.
MCC, Marin Cat Connection
http://www.marincatconnection.org/
Marin Cat Connection – a 501 (c) 3 non-profit – is dedicated to cat rescue, adoptions and education. They operate an extensive Adoption Program to help find caring homes for homeless cats and kittens. CMCEH veterinarians support and participate in her program extensively through donation of services weekly.
Wildcare
http://www.wildcarebayarea.org/site/PageServer
Wildcare is a wildlife rehabilitation hospital and also provides numerous other resources to the local and larger community. Wildcare works to make sure all species can coexist- not just by treating sick or injured animals (over 3,000 of them a year), but also by teaching people how to live peacefully with wildlife and by advocating for better protection of wildlife and our remaining open spaces. CMCEH veterinarians donate services to their wildlife needs frequently. Each year our doctors donate approximately 45 hours of their time to treat wild animals.
MHS, Marin Humane Society
http://www.marinhumanesociety.org/
CMCEH veterinarians participate in MHS’s spay and neuter months at their request. We offer reduced spay and neuter prices for owners who rescue animals during certain months. Please inquire with us to find our more information.
ACAN, Animal Care and Adoption Network
http://www.bayarearats.com/
The Animal Care & Adoption Network is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit organization dedicated to assisting Bay Area Rescue Groups and Shelters save the lives of companion animals. CMCEH veterinarians donate our services to their exotic pet needs monthly.
Veterinary Information Network (VIN) News Service (VNS) Drug and Food Recall Center:
http://www.vin.com/apputil/Misc/Default.aspx?id=16303
Recent drug and food recalls are listed at the top, followed by a list of other resources to check, followed by an archive of past recalls.
Resources:
Our veterinarians recommend these DVDs. If you’d like to capture your pets attention and keep them entertained while you are out they are a great option. The Bird Foraging is an excellent DVD for bird owners.
Bird Sitter DVD – “A Video Your Bird Can Sink Its Beak Into”
Produced by Steve Cantin & Steve Hartman
http://www.petsittervideos.com/
Features over 30 species of beautiful parrots and provides companionship for birds without flock. The video was exclusively made for pet birds. It creates a more comfortable environment where your bird will thrive.
Cat Sitter DVD – “The Video Cats LOVE To Watch”
http://www.petsittervideos.com/
Produced by Steve Cantin & Steve Hartman
The Cat Sitter brings the outdoors, in, to stimulate and entertain your cat while you are away. Filled with the sights and sounds of nature in stereo your feline friend will enjoy birds, butterflies, squirrels, gerbils and fish.
Captive Foraging DVD – “The Next Best Thing To Being Free”
By M. Scott Echols, DVM, Dipl ABVP - Avian Practice
The Video describes how a foraging tree can potentially reduce the incidence of unwanted behaviors in captive birds. Also included are step-by-step directions on how to use a foraging tree as well as safe foraging toys for birds.
Associations
These are associations our Veterinarians belong to and trust in them to provide referrals as well as continuing education that keeps them on the cutting edge with treating felines and exotics.
AAV…Association of Avian Veterinarians www.aav.org/
ARAV…Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians www.arav.org/
AAFP…American Association of Feline Practitioners www.catvets.com/
AEMV…Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians www.aemv.org
AVMA…American Veterinary Medical Association www.avma.org/
CVMA…California Veterinary Medical Association www.cvma.net/
