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LinksLocal organisations and businesses in Melbourne
After Hours Emergency Contact - www.animalemergency.com.au
Cat boarding - www.catsinthecity.com.au
Local authority animal management and welfare information
RSPCA - www.rspca.org.au - (9224 2222) For local authorities contact your nearest City Council:
Moonee Valley City Council - For Essendon Residents
Wildlife Care www.wildlifevictoria.org.au - WildLine is Wildlife Victoria’s 24-hour emergency telephone service for people needing help with injured, sick or orphaned wildlife. WildLine operators are volunteers trained to give advice on what to do with native Australian animals in need of care. If you need to arrange care for an injured, sick or orphaned native animal then call WildLine on:
13 000 WILDLIFE
Pet information linksUseful pet siteswww.vetsci.usyd.edu.au/lida/ - Most breeds have their characteristic list of inherited defects. Visit this University of Sydney site to find out more about breed inherited disorders. http://www.upei.ca/~cidd/intro.htm - The Canine Inherited Disorders Database aims to help reduce the incidence of inherited disorders in dogs. Visit this site to find out more about inherited disorders and how to avoid and manage them. www.pethealthcheck.com - Helpful information about canine arthritis www.npwm.com - Find out how six-month wellness exams can keep your best friend happy and healthy. Pets age up to seven times faster than people. Find out what this means for your pet? www.veterinarypartner.com - A detailed online resource for animal health information. This site is useful if you wish to find out more about a specific health condition, or are interested in pet health care and well being. (Whilst this site is useful, we ask you to consult us before you make any changes to your pets healthcare regime!) www.bunnybusiness.org - For extensive rabbit information including caring for, feeding, breeding, behavior and housing for rabbits.
Finding a new petwww.petrescue.com.au - A rescue site for pet owners looking to adopt a pet, supported by many of Australia's welfare groups. www.cat-match.com.au - This website assists pet owners who are looking for a new friend and those pet owners who may need to re-home their cats. ww.dogmatch.com.au - A website which helps prospective pet owners choose the most appropriate dog for your lifestyle and needs as well as help others rehome their much loved friends. www.petnet.com.au/dogselectapet.htm will help you select a DOG to suit your family, living arranagments and lifestyle. www.petnet.com.au/selectapet/catselectapet.html - will help you select a DOG to suit your family, living arranagments and lifestyle.
Travelling with your pet
www.doggyholiday.com.au This site provides a guide to various holiday destinations throughout Australia which are dog friendly.
www.stayz.com.au Check out this great pet friendly accommodation guide www.petswelcome.com This site provides an array of information on travelling and moving with your pet.
Training aidswww.gentleleader.com - head halter products www.halti.co.uk - head halter products
Veterinary industry - our industry, associations and careerswww.ava.com.au - The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) promotes, supports and represents the veterinary profession by providing quality services to the members and the community. www.ccac.net.au - The Centre for Companion Animals in the Community has been established by the Australian Veterinary Association as a centre of expertise on companion animal ownership and management. Topics cover the full range of animal management including animal behaviour, urban planning, legislation and policy, public open space, human health and sustainability. www.vetcareers.com.au - For information on careers and job opportunities in the veterinary industry.
Cool animal web sites...www.animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu View an online encyclopedia on the history of animals. This site is literally a virtual museum where you can look at spinning views of skulls, listen to frog calls, view movies and more www.coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu Learn more about warm and cold blooded anmials and check out what animals look like in infrared light. See the differences between animals and how fur, feathers, and blubber insulate animals. www.zootopia.com.au The home of the Taronga and Western Plains Zoo, which features loads of 'keeper cams', meet loads of zoo animals, and find out about the habitats they live in. www.stuffonmycat.com Crazy about cats? You will love this site! Please enjoy however we don't want to see any stuff on my cat related injuries at the clinic please. www.wheelywilly.com Willy was once an abandoned dog, paralyzed, and vocal cords severed this tiny Chihuahua lived at an animal hospital waiting for someone to take him home. Until A pet store owner did, and wheely willy with his K9 cart are celebrities, sharing stories of courage with fans. www.switcheroozoo.com Make your own animals by combining the heads, bodies and legs of different animals together. www.gone2thedogs.com Make sure you check out this month's very cool website. Find out what kind of dog you are by clicking on the word GAME on the left hand side of the screen. www.kidswebtv.com Visit Eddy The Eco-Dog Online Games, activities, and plenty of entertainment for hours and hours of fun. www.bowwow.com.au This is a fun site that allows you to find out the meaning of your pets name, helps you to name a new pet, lists the top 20 pet names, and more. www.kids.nationalgeographic.com Click on the 'animals page' and view loads of cool animal pics, get up close and personal with great white sharks and other dangerous species, download loads of stuff including videos, postcards and more www.enchantedlearning.com A comprehensive list answering questions such as what is the female, male, baby, or group name of a specific animal. For example, did you know the male name for a turkey is a tom, the female a hen, their offspring a poult and when in a group you refer to them as a rafter? www.prefurr.com A cat and dog product and training review website. The authors compile information from their own and others cat and dog experiences to provide their readers with positive, genuine information to make both their pet's lives and their own lives with them happier and easier. Animals, mammals and morewww.bbc.co.uk Do you know how many species of bats there are in the world? Visit the science and nature page on the BBC website and take a quick quiz about mammals and more. www.reptilepark.com.au is the website of the Australian Reptile Park. An interactive site with great information on all kinds of Australian wildlife including snakes and venom production www.lostkingdoms.com Australia's reptiles, birds and mammals from the Cretaceous to the present. From dinosours to people, interesting facts, games and cool movies.
Cool pet productswww.litterkwitter.com.au Say goodbye to the litter tray forever, The Litter Kwitter Cat Toilet Training System helps you train your cat to use the toilet instead of the litter tray. www.catsize.com.au It's true! Cats really DO watch TV. Well that's what the cat crazy people behind Catsize Entertainment believe. They have a range of products including videos for cats to keep your feline friend entertained for hours!! www.dogblessyou.com.au You will find caps, coats, carriers, shoes, and fancy beds not to mention a bikini for your favourite friend on this website. Dog Bless You provides fun accessories for very spoilt pets. www.postmodernpets.com All things savvy for the design savvy pets and their owners
Moving house within the state or interstate?Here are some Veterinary Hospitals we are happy to recommend In South Australia
Adelaide Animal Hospital
In Victoria
Blackburn Vet Centre,
In Western Australia - PerthVisit the Vetwest Animal Hospitals webpage for more details on the following hospitals www.vetwest.com.au
Vetwest Beaumaris,
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