FAQ: Pet and Animal Diseases
Question: Where can I find information about my pet?
Answer:
Talk with your veterinarian about your pet's condition. Ask for pamphlets with information about tests, diagnosis, and treatment. Your veterinarian may also refer you to a specialist who deals with your pet's condition.
Other Resources:
Check NLM MedlinePlus health topics:
Search the databases:
- MEDLINE/PubMed, an NLM database of professional biomedical literature
http://pubmed.gov
- AGRICOLA, the National Agricultural Library's database of agriculture and allied disciplines
http://agricola.nal.usda.gov/
- CONSULTANT, an online diagnostic support system for veterinary medicine from the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
http://www.vet.cornell.edu/consultant/consult.asp
Search the following Web sites for more pet information.
NLM doesn't recommend or endorse the products, services, or information at these Web sites. You need to evaluate the value, authoritativeness, and timeliness of the information you find at these sites.
- Animal Health information for the public from the American Veterinary Medicine Association
http://www.avma.org/animal_health/default.asp
- Healthy Pet from the American Animal Hospital Association
http://www.healthypet.com/
- Pet Care from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals(ASCPA)
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pets_home
Contact a reference librarian at your local public, hospital, or university library to help you find other sources of information.
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