Fun and favorite veterinary sites
February 19th, 2010
On the Internet by cogdogblog on Flickr
Veterinary medicine sites on the web offer a variety of information and services for pet lovers. Some are just for “fun,” some help pet owners decide if a visit to the vet is in order, and some offer a convenient way to learn and earn veterinary Continuing Education (CE) credits.
Here, in no particular order, are some of my favorite vet med information sites for pet lovers and vets alike.
Interactive Chocolate Chart
Many pets like chocolate, but as most people know, chocolate is toxic to pets. The size of the pet, how much consumed and the type of chocolate all play a role in the actual toxic effects seen. This interactive chart is visually pleasing and has all of the information in one place. You can also change the units of measurement from ounces to grams.
- Learn more about chocolate toxicity and other common foods toxic to pets (About.com).
VeterinaryPartner.com
This is a great site for everyone. Many vets send clients here for in-depth online “handouts” because of the detailed information on a variety of diseases and conditions. Many of the articles are written by Wendy C. Brooks, DVM, DipABVP, who is also involved with MarVista Animal Medical Center (see below). This site is a partner site of VIN.com, a excellent subscription-based site for veterinary professionals.
MarVista Animal Medical Center
I have visited this site for many years, and like their coverage of common pet surgeries, diseases and conditions, veterinary drugs, and vaccine FAQs.
VetMedTeam
This is a great resource for free and paid veterinary education and CE credit required for licensure. Take classes at your convenience on a variety of topics – from fleas to practice management. Many of the courses offer CE credits for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
- My review of VetMedTeam courses at About.com.
Image Quizzes at DVM360
These are “diagnostic” quizzes geared toward veterinarians, but a great learning experience for anyone who is interested. The answer page provides more information about the correct answer.
Quiz: What is an emergency?
Some common situations for dogs and cats in a quest ion and answer format to help pet owners determine if it is a veterinary emergency or it can wait.
- More veterinary quizzes I love taking online quizzes, and wrote a few over the years.
Veterinary medicine sites have many purposes
Years ago, the veterinary web sites were typically a textb0ok-like page of information about a disease, condition or basic pet care info. Now the Internet is so much more. Do you use veterinary web sites to:
- learn about your own pet(s) diagnosis or condition
- connect with other pet lovers
- shop for pet food, goods and/or services
- seek veterinary advice
- read or watch videos to learn how to trim nails, give a pet a pill, etc.
- a combination of these reasons
I know that I forgot some great vet med sites…
Of course I did. There are so many great sites out there! What are your favorite veterinary medicine sites?
Please share your favorites and web site “uses” in the comments section below.
Photo: On the Internet by cogdogblog on Flickr
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Janet Tobiassen Crosby DVM never planned to be a writer. She wanted to be a veterinarian from the moment she learned such a job existed - sometime during the first grade, when she accompanied her mom to the vet with a sick cat. Janet "adopted" all the neighborhood cats, and at age 11 she started training her first dog, a newly adopted rescue Collie. At age 12, she joined a dog obedience 4-H club and was active through high school as a member and as a junior leader.
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You forgot Generation Vet!
http://www.generationvet.com
http://www.youtube.com/AmandaBrownDVM
I also point clients toward http://www.veterinarypartners.com for helpful client-oriented articles about veterinary medical topics.
Thanks, webhill!
Amanda is here and linked. I plan to utilize the comments for a “continuation” of sites submitted by viewers – their own or their faves!
And doh *smacking forehead* … I DID forget VeterinaryPartner.com I use that site and send people there often. Will add.
Can anyone here reccomend a free website to find a veterinarian job?