Useful Pet Information Links

The Internet is full of useful information. We've collected a few links to help our customers get the information they need in one place. We're always looking for new links, so if you have a pet-related Web site you like or a link is broken, please drop a note to info@BellasPainRelief.com

Adoption (Don't Shop - Adopt!)

Pets with Disabilities - Rescue for abandoned, disabled pets.
Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue - Serving the Mid-Atlantic US Region. Providing for the rescue and care of Great Danes & Dane mixes, who have been abandoned, neglected, and/or abused by their previous owners.
Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue - NJ Chapter - Serving NJ. Providing for the rescue and care of Great Danes & Dane mixes, who have been abandoned, neglected, and/or abused by their previous owners.
PetFinder.com - There's a pet for you, and PetFinder wants to help you find your future family member.
Monmouth County ASPCA - The Monmouth County SPCA not only finds homes for stray dogs and cats, but also those family pets that can no longer be cared for by their owners.
Hamilton Township Animal Shelter (Mercer County NJ) - Hamilton Township Animal Shelter and Adoption Center.
Burlinton County Animal Shelter (NJ) - Burlinton County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center.
Burlington County Animal Alliance - Their focus is to make the public aware of the numbers of homeless dogs and cats there are in shelters and to promote adoption of these animals.
Tri-State Weimaraner Rescue - They help find new homes for abandoned, unwanted, and stray Weimaraners. Information and education is given to current owners who are considering giving up their Weim for adoption.
Philadelphia Greyhound Connection - Philadelphia Greyhound Connection, Inc. is a PA Non-Profit 501(c)3 Corporation dedicated to assisting in the re-homing of retired racing Greyhounds.

Agility/Flyball/Breed Events

Fast Times Agility - Listing of Agility trials in the Northeast.
United States Dog Agility Association - Great resources for dog sports competitors.
North American Agility Association - Agility info and Event calendar.
Y2K9 Agility - Y2K9s is a Dog Sports Club located just outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
American Kennel Club - Dog shows, trials for all types of dogs sports, and more.
United States Dog Agility Association - Great resources for dog sports competitors.
Clean Run - Cool stuff for Agility Dogs and those that love them!

Arthritis/Hip Dysplasia

About.com - Arthritis in Dogs - Information on the causes, prevention, signs, symptoms and treatment options for arthritis and other related joint conditions in dogs.
Article on Hip Dysplasia in dogs- Clears up misconceptions, describe what CHD is, what effect the condition can have on the dog and what effect the condition can have on the dog and what can be done about it.
Canine Hip and Elbow Dysplasia Resources - Great list of on-line resources provide valuable educational information about canine hip dysplasia and other common canine orthopedic diseases and conditions and their inheritance, diagnosis, and treatment.
PenHIP - PennHIP is a multifaceted radiographic technology (x-ray) for hip evaluation.

Bloat

Signs of Bloat - Good article on Bloat.
Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (GDV) – Bloat and Torsion- More great info on Bloat and Torsion.

Cancer

Canine Cancer Awareness.Org - CCA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting canine cancer.
Robin's Canine Cancer Files - Lot's of great info!
National Canine Cancer Foundation - The National Canine Cancer Foundation is a nationwide, contribution funded, non-profit corporation dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem in dogs.
About.com - Canine Cancer - General information on Cancer in pets.
Tripawds - online tripod dog bone cancer resource center.

Degenerative Myelopathy

Yahoo Group - Degenerative Myelopathy - List is for owners of pets that have Degenerative Myelopathy. It has been active for 9 years.
Zaxxan DM Page - Degenerative Myelopathy support & forum.
University of Florida’s Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital - Alot of great info on Neurology!
Jack's Flash DM site - Built with love and determination, this site is dedicated a German Shepherd named Jack Flash, who was lost to Degenerative Myelopathy in August of 1998.

Disabled Pet Information

Pets with Disabilities - Rescue for abandoned, disabled pets.
Dogs with Disabilities - Info on caring for your disabled pet.

Health and behavior

VeterinaryPartner.com - Information for pet-lovers from the folks behind the biggest Internet site by veterinarians, for veterinarians, the Veterinary Information Network.
American Veterinary Medical Association - Trade association for veterinarians and much more.
American Animal Hospital Association - AAHA is the mark of excellence in veterinary hospitals.
Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges - There's a lot of great information on the Web sites of veterinary schools and colleges.
Merck Veterinary Manual - An invaluable resource when researching pet health issues.
CPR for Dogs - Downloadable PDF from the Deleware Valley Weimaraner Rescue website.
AnimalBehavior.net - Dr. Rolan Tripp's site for pet-behavior issues.
Association of Pet Dog Trainers - Referrals and more.

Holistic/Integrated Medicine Practitioners

Animal Healing Center- 1724 Yardley-Langhorne Road, Yardley, PA 19067 (215) 493-0621 - Founded about 25 years ago by Deva Khalsa, VMD, Animal Healing Center offers a full spectrum of allopathic (conventional medicine) and alternative holistic therapies. Dr. Sharon Marx, the chief of staff is just amazing!
Veterinary Holistic & Rehabilitation Center (VHRC) - Dr. Danoff provides the highest quality holistic, veterinary rehab, and pain management services available for dogs, cats, birds, and exotics.
The Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy - Online member database from the Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy. (Not for commercial use)

Humane Associations, animal causes and disaster relief

Humane Society of the United States - Lots of information on animal cruelty and more.
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals - New York City's human association, but a player on the national stage as well.
Denver Dumb Friends League - Great regional group, a leader in training and behavior modification for shelters pets.
Dogs Deserve Better - Educating on the dangerous of chaining dogs.

Insurance/Financial Assistance

Canine Cancer Awareness.Org - Helps sponsor the veterinary costs of dogs diagnosed with cancer for those families in financial need who would not otherwise be able to afford treatment. CCA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting canine cancer.
IMOM (In memory of Magic) - Dedicated to insure that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker is financially challenged.
Embrace Pet Insurance - Embrace is one of the few companies that cover hereditary issues, like hip dysplasia. get an additional 5% off of your premium using this link.

Nutrition

Practical Canine Nutrition - Article from the awesome folks at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
Feeding the Canina Athlete - Feeding the Canine Athlete for Optimal Performance.

Mobility

K-9 Cart Company (East) - Located in Maryland, Dr. Parkes & his team are awesome! They made a custom cart for Bella and were just wonderful and compassinate to her needs.

Orthopedic/Prosthetic Specialists

Veterinary Holistic & Rehabilitation Center (VHRC) - Dr. Danoff provides the highest quality holistic, veterinary rehab, and pain management services available for dogs, cats, birds, and exotics.
Veterinary Referral Center - Located in Malvern, Pa. Dr. Jana Norris was Bella's Angel and greatly improved her quality of life. I would highly recomend her to anyone needing an orthopedic specialist!
Veterinary Surgical and Diagnostic Specialists - Located in Jackson (NJ), near the Great Adventure Outlets. Offers 24/7 emergency services. Dr. Stobie & Dr. Weinstein are great surgeons!
VetRatingZ - Interesting Idea! The site where people like you provide real, independent ratings, reviews and recommendations for Veterinarians and Pet Hospitals.
Red Bank Veterinary Hospital - Located near the NJ Shore, RBVH is the country's largest privately owned veterinary hospital with a 24-hour emergency and critical care facility, referral practice, general practice and house call services.
Textbook of Small Animal Orthopaedics - This project contains the entire contents of the "Textbook of Small Animal Orthopaedics" written by Charles D. Newton, D.V.M., M.S. and David M. Nunamaker, V.M.D. The textbook was published by J.B. Lippincott Company in 1985.

Pet Behaviorist/Trainers (NJ/TriState)

Linda Hobson - Hobson Dog Training - (609)587-2305 - HobsonDogTrng@aol.com
One Happy Hound - Center for behavioral training for your dog or puppy.

Pet Loss/Bereavement

Pet Loss Support Page - State-by-state directory of pet cemeteries, support groups and counselors and other pet bereavement resources by Moira Allen.
In Memory of Pets - A website dedicated to the memory of our beloved animal companions.
Grief Healing - A nice list of Pet Loss articles.
Grief Healing - Children - A nice list of Pet Loss articles focused on children.
Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement - Hosts online chatrooms for pet loss and bereavment.
Chance's Spot - Chance's Spot is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals who have suffered the loss of a dearly loved pet.
Angel's Gate: Hospice Care, Rehabilitation Center for Animals - Angel's Gate, a residential, non-profit, 501 (C) 3 home for special needs animals.

Pet Sitting (Central NJ)

Healthy Home Pet Services - Serving Mercer & Middlesex counties. Brenda & John are AWESOME! The have also just added mobile grooming to the services they offer.
Irish Paws - The pet sitting service (Lambertville/Pennington area) that specializes in all of your pets needs, call Carolyn at 609-397-9192

Poison Information

ASPCA Poison Control Center - Poison information for pet owners.
Cornell University Poisonous Plants Database - Online database listing know poisonous plants from around the country. These pages are maintained by the Animal Science Department at Cornell University as a reference.

Rehabilitation

Wizard of Paws - Rehabilitation facility in CT. Debbie Gross Saunders, MSPT, OCS, CCRP Certified Caninie Rehabilitation Practitioner
Locations of Pools For Dogs/Hydrotherapy - A great resourse for finding swimming areas in most states. Listed by State.

Sad Reality of Puppy Mills

Prisoners of Greed - Learn more about the problems behind "the puppy in the window" at the pet store.
Backyard breeder vs. Reputable breeder - What you must know before buying a purebred puppy.

Useful Products

While we try to carry the best & most useful products for our customers, we unfortunately cannot carry everything. The list below are products we may not carry, but feel may be useful to our customers.

Dog Leggs - DogLeggs are perfect in cases where one or both of the elbows need to be protected.

Misc. Pet Links

Ultimate Pet Directory - Pet products directory
Pet Health

Pet Health, Pet Care - Pet-Health.org is the place to find useful and FREE resources about pet health and pet care.