For many, a pet is someone’s best friend, whether it is a dog, cat, rabbit or pig a companion animal becomes a member of the family.
In a perfect world every story would have their furry sidekick filling each day with laughter and joy. But let’s face it, people get sick, and just like their walking, talking counterparts; animals get sick too. Luckily science has progressed and vets are able to offer treatments for these illnesses that weren’t available just a few years ago.
Did you know that animal care has become just as specialized as human care and that there are board certified doctors in arenas such as ophthalmology, neurology, dermatology, cardiology and many more. Animals needing rehabilitation after surgery or a neurological event can benefit from therapy from a certified rehabilitation specialist. This page is designed to help you find resources for animals in need of specialized medical care or resources to help you with special needs animals.
Find a Medical Specialists in your area – https://vetspecialists.com/
Search tool for Board Certified Veterinary surgeons – https://www.acvs.org/
Find a rehabilitation therapist in your area – http://www.caninerehabinstitute.com/Find_A_Therapist.html
Find a Veterinarian – http://www.vetstreet.com/find-a-veterinarian-animal-hospital/
Need information regarding a diagnosis or a medication, check out PetHealthNetwork®
~ Answers from vets about your pet – http://www.pethealthnetwork.com/
All about Heartworms – https://www.heartwormsociety.org/pet-owner-resources/heartworm-basics
Prescription help for your pet
GoodRX – http://www.goodrx.com/
AAA in some states also offers discounts on pet prescriptions
Disabled animals’ resources
Eddies Wheels- Wheelchairs and Carts for handicapped Pets – http://eddieswheels.com/
Canine Cancer resources
The National Canine Cancer Center – http://www.wearethecure.org/canine-cancer-library
Radio Pet Lady Network Canine cancer Podcasts with Dr. Sue Ettinger – http://www.radiopetlady.com/archives-pet-cancer-vet.htm
The Dog Cancer Blog – http://www.dogcancerblog.com/
Canine Cancer Financial Assistance and Resources – https://acfoundation.org/financial-assistance/
Prosthetic and other related links (braces):
Articles
Acupuncture in Pets – Downloadable file
Cold Laser Therapy -Downloadable file
Urinary Incontinence – Downloadable file
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/companionbridge
Spay and Neuter assistance programs
Low Cost Spay and Neuter Programs – ASPCA
Spay and Neuter Grants in Maryland
Additional assistance options:
Vetbilling.com is a company where you can request your veterinary practice to join and set up payment option for medically necessary treatments. Requests are submitted and worked through this company. You can also check to see if local vet are already set up with this program.
Other Financial assistance programs
The Buddy Foundation of Maryland
https://waggle.org/add-new/pet-guardian/
http://www.paws4acure.org/askforhelp.php
https://www.avma.org/public/YourVet/Pages/Financial-assistance-for-veterinary-care-costs.aspx
Military Pets – https://www.dogsondeployment.org/
http://www.themosbyfoundation.org/
http://www.harleys-hopefoundation.org/
https://www.murpheeandsugar.org/murphee-and-sugar.html
https://www.frankiesfriends.org/
http://www.shakespeareanimalfund.org/