Helpful Links
The internet is a wealth of information – so much so that sometimes locating quality websites can be challenging. That’s why our veterinary staff has taken the time to find a few links to share with you that we think you’ll find helpful.
Resources Recommended by Lansdowne Animal Hospital
Stay educated on pet care with these verified online resources. Feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions!
Loudoun County Animal Services
This website contains a wealth of valuable resources for pet parents in the Loudoun County area. Learn about the local animal shelters, get information on dog licensing, find out about local volunteer opportunities, view a calendar of events, and access a number of other essential pet owner tools and resources.
Middleburg Humane Foundation
The Middleburg Humane Foundation specializes in the rescue and rehabilitation of animals that come to their shelter from a vast variety of abusive situations. After much needed nurturing and medical care, the animals are placed available for adoption. MHF operates a private, non-profit, 4.5-acre farm shelter located in Marshall, Virginia. Their goal is to provide a safe haven for abused, neglected, and “at risk” animals, both large and small. Visit the MHF website to view a calendar of upcoming events, learn how you can volunteer and other ways to support the foundation, browse animals available for adoption and access a wealth of pet care resources.
The International Renal Interest Society (IRIS)
The mission of The International Renal Interest Society (IRIS) is to help veterinary practitioners better diagnose, understand, and treat kidney disease in cats and dogs. Their website is designed to provide news and information regarding the work of IRIS and the important topic of kidney disease in companion animals. Visit the site to read more about the IRIS guidelines and obtain access to educational materials to help with the day to day management of pets with kidney disease.
Indoor Pet Initiative
The Indoor Pet Initiative wants to help make every day your pet’s best day. Their 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. This website contains all of the information and tools caregivers need to recognize thriving in their pets and to create an environment that helps them to thrive across their lifespan.
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
The Feline Health Center offers a variety of articles, brochures, and videos online for cat owners and enthusiasts alike. Web visitors can find links to articles and brochures that help answer frequently asked questions, as well as links to videos that demonstrate how to groom, medicate, and care for your cat. This website features such feline care topics as preparation, vaccination, feeding, grooming, medication, spaying/neutering, and health hazards.
ASPCA Poison Control
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.