Links
The internet is a wealth of information – so much so that sometimes locating quality websites can be challenging. That’s why our staff has taken the time to find a few links to share with you that we think you’ll find helpful:
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Healthy Pet by American Animal Hospital Association
A wealth of resources from the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), including pet care resources, information on breed, behavior, disease, animal bond, nutrition, pet care tips, preventive care info, adoption, relocation and travel tips, as well as a section dedicated to children, which contains a variety of fun animal-related games and activities.
The Veterinary Partner website provides pet owners with information about general pet health and care, nutrition, behavior, first aid and emergency preparedness, medications and various medical conditions. Whatever you’re looking for, if it’s information that will make your pet happier and healthier, you’ll find it here! Try browsing around in the Pet Connection with nationally syndicated pet expert and author Gina Spadafori. You can even submit your question to be answered by a veterinary professional.
Petplace.com is the premier web destination for people who love their animal companions. More than 85 veterinarians, including many veterinary specialists, have written for Petplace.com, building an ever-growing library of over 10,000 veterinarian approved articles to peruse and select from. Petplace offers the most comprehensive resource for pet health and wellness articles, as well as over 4,000 heartwarming pet stories that will make you, laugh, cry and feel good inside. If you are “PetCrazy”, then Petplace.com is for you!
This is an excellent online resource for any animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center provides a helpful quick reference list of common plants that are known to be poisonous to pets. It also provides further information regarding symptoms and the degree of toxicity.
Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement is a group of compassionate volunteers who are professionally trained in pet bereavement counseling. The APLB is unique, and its services are free and available to anyone grieving a beloved pet. The website incorporates the collective wisdom and experience of all of the members of the online community. It offers a wealth of information and resources meant to assist in dealing with the grief of losing a pet.
If your pet is having an emergency during the AMCL’s business hours, please call ahead at 540-967-3132.
If your pet is experiencing an emergency outside of our normal business hours, please consult the list below to find the closest emergency veterinarian near you:
Goochland
Veterinary Referral & Critical Care
1596 Hockett Rd, Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103
804-784-8722
vrccvet.com/
Charlottesville
Greenbrier Emergency Animal Hospital
370 Greenbrier Drive, Suite A-2 Charlottesville, VA 22901
434-202-1616
greenbrier-emergency.com/
Richmond
Virginia Veterinary Centers – Richmond
3312 West Cary Street Richmond, VA 23221
804-353-9000
virginiaveterinarycenters.com/service/emergency/
Virginia Veterinary Centers – Midlothian
2460 Colony Crossing Place Midlothian, VA 23112
804-744-9800
virginiaveterinarycenters.com
BluePearl Pet Hospital
5918 W Broad St. Richmond, VA 23230
804-716-4700
bluepearlvet.com/hospital/richmond-va/
Fredericksburg
Virginia Veterinary Centers – Fredericksburg
1301 Central Park Boulevard Fredericksburg, VA 22401
540-372-3470
virginiaveterinarycenters.com/service/emergency/
