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Medical Information
- VeterinaryPartner.com - Excellent resource for pet owners seeking medical, behavioral or nutritional information.
- American Heartworm Society (AHS) - All you ever wanted to know about heartworm disease and so much more.
- HealthyPet.com - Online resource loaded with great health care tips and medical information for companion animals.
- Petsandparasites.org (CAPC) - Informational site with a wealth of information on the many parasites that can infect both pet and their human caretakers sponsored by the Companion Animal Parasite Council.
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Professional Associations:
- American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) - Largest and most renowned veterinary association. Great resource for many veterinary-related topics.
- American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) - Feline specific medical care and health tips.
- American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) - Small Animal veterinary association.
- American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) - Board-certified specialists that treat complex medical conditions.
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Miscellaneous Weblinks:
- Home Again® - Microchip (permanent pet identification) registry. Don't forget to register your pet after they are chipped and periodically log in to keep your contact information up to date!
- Companion Laser - Information regarding therapeutic laser treatment.
- ASPCA - Excellent resource for being your pets' advocate.
- USDA-APHIS - If you plan to travel with your pet by airline domestically or if you will be traveling internationally you will need to check on the import regulations for your destination.
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Emergency Care & Referral Facilities:
- MedVet Animal Emergency Hospital & Asheville Vet Specialists (AVS) - Asheville, NC - Local emergency & referral facility now available 24/7, weekends, and all holidays. Specialty referrals available.
- Haywood Animal Emergency - Waynesville, NC - After hours emergency care available near home.
- Blue Pearl Specialty & Emergency Pet Hospital (Formerly Georgia Vet Specialists) - Atlanta, GA - Veterinary referral center with board-certified specialists available to treat complex, challenging and life-threatening health problems.
- Upstate Veterinary Specialists (UVS) - Greenville, SC - Veterinary referral facility with board-certified specialists available for complex or emergency medical and surgical cases. (Asheville branch clinic)
- WC Regional Animal Hospital - Flat Rock, NC - 24 hour emergency and critical care center.
- Western Carolina Veterinary Surgery (WCVS) - Arden, NC - Board certified veterinary surgeon, Dr. Crouch, can handle advanced surgical cases and is always happy to help your pet.
- Western Carolina Animal Pain Clinic - Dillsboro, NC - Dr. Tami Shearer specializes in rehabilitation, pain management, and end of life comfort care for pets.
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control - Great resource for any pet poisoning question or emergencies. Many excellent pet care tips on main site.
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Financing Veterinary Care:
- VPI Pet Insurance - Comprehensive pet insurance plans.
- Trupanion Insurance - Pet insurance plans.
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Where to Get Your Next Pet:
- Appalachian Animal Rescue Center (AARC) - Local animal shelter (Previously Macon County Animal Shelter).
- Macon County Animal Control - Local animal control facility.
- PetFinder.com - Online tool to help you find your next pet.
- Animal Poison Control Center: (888) 426-4435
- Pet Poison Helpline: (800) 213-6680
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