Pet Care Resources
We are aware of the vast amount of information available on the internet. Dr. Anthony trusts the organizations below to provide the most accurate and current information on pet health and pet care. Click on the name of the organization to view their website.
General Pet Care
Raising a Healthy and Happy Pet
The Indoor Pet Initiative
Our goal is to enhance the health and welfare of companion animals world-wide so that all pets and their caregivers can experience optimal well-being.Optimal well-being permits individuals to thrive in their environments. By giving caregivers the information and tools needed to recognize thriving in their pets, and to create an environment that permits them to thrive across the lifespan, we aim to sustain the highest quality relationship between pets and their owners possible. The Indoor Pet Initiative (IPI) provides a foundation for pet owners and veterinarians to create plans tailored to promote thriving that are based on the soundest, most up-to-date science available.
Cat OwnersDog OwnersPet Insurance
Pet insurance primarily helps cover costs via reimbursement of pet medical claims associated with unexpected accidents, injuries, and illnesses and their related diagnostics, medications, hospital stays, and therapies. Routine wellness visits, vaccinations, and flea and heartworm prevention may also be covered by certain plans.
Fear Free Handling Tips
https://www.forcefreeflorida.com/
The Central Florida Force-Free Veterinary Behavior & Trainers Network’s. Their mission is to first and foremost DO NO HARM to the animals they have been entrusted with educating. They will teach, guide, and coach their caregivers so they can take ownership of their animals’ education, and to do so through interactions based on rewards, respect for their animals’ needs, mutual trust, and love.
Oncology
website for canine and feline cancer
Arthritis
website for everything on canine arthritis
Is This An Emergency?
Food Recall Information
US FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine
Rabies Tag Registration
Click on the name of the county you reside in for information on how to register your pet’s rabies tag.
LAKE: does not require registration
SUMTER: https://www.sumtercountyfl.gov/1178/License-your-Pet