CROSSROADS ANIMAL CLINIC
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PET LOSS AND BEREAVEMENT SERVICES
The ASPCA Counseling Department offers a full range of pet loss and bereavement services. The National Pet Loss Hotline, offers free nationwide consultation to bereaved owners on a 24-hour basis. Call 1-800-946-4646, use keypad to punch in pin number 140-7211 and then your own phone number. The call will be returned immediately. New York City residents may be seen in person at the ASPCA headquarters.
OTHER INTERESTING LINKS
- Read more: Encyclopedia of Canine Veterinary Medical Information.
- Read more: Encyclopedia of Feline Veterinary Medical Information.
- AKC Breeds: Learn about your favorite breed and even watch a video highlighting your choice.
- Dog Breeds, Breed Information & Picture: Over 195 different dog breeds to help you find dog breed information and dog breed pictures.
- Cat Breed Directory: Profiles cover three specific areas: history, personality and conformation (the physical appearance of the cat). Check out your cat's illustrious history and description, or browse around for your perfect pet.
- Visit About.com Veterinary Medicine for more links containing information about pet insurance, picking a breed for your new pet, behavior/training and other pet-related issues.
- Visit the AVMA's web site for a variety of pet information.
- Healthy Pet: lots of good pet health information on the American Animal Hospital Association site; Library & Frequently Asked Questions are recommended.
- Pet Education: plenty of dog, cat and other pet's health information.
PET HEALTH INSURANCE
HEALTH TIPS FOR YOUR PET
Prevention is the medicine. Have your pet fully vaccinated every year; supervise your pet; and provide your pet with a proper diet and adequate exercise. Even with doing all that, your pet may still get sick. Here are a few guidelines in recognizing a sick pet and when you should call your vet:
Limit the treats. Treats are often salty and fatty, and once again, they can make your pet fat.
Homemade diets are not recommended. It's hard to provide all the nutritional requirements for your pet; it's better to leave that up to the big pet food companies who expend huge sums of money researching this very thing. Homemade diets are also hard to provide for pets who may be kenneled from time to time.
Do not feed cat food to your dog, or dog food to your cat. Cats and dogs have very different nutritional requirements. Your dog most likely loves cat food, so try to keep kitty's food out of his reach.
Don't feed bones to your pet. Bones can potentially cause serious problems such as intestinal blockages, internal punctures, choking, vomiting, and so on.
Dry food or kibble is best. It's nutritionally balanced, the least expensive and most convenient food, and it helps to keep teeth and gums healthy. If you have a finicky eater, you can mix a small amount with your pet's dry food to make it more appealing.
Feed kittens and puppies food that is specifically formulated for their needs. Growing animals have special needs.
Resist "free-feeding." All this means is leaving food out for your pet all time, leaving it up to them when they want to eat. This method may encourage overeating and obesity in your pet.
Set a feeding schedule. Kittens and puppies should be fed several times a day, with the number of meals decreasing as they get older. Adults need only be fed once or twice a day. Establish a schedule and stick to it.
- Diarrhea
- Unexplained or sudden weight loss
- Significant loss of appetite or increased appetite
- Vomiting
- Pawing at ears or shaking head
- Lumps on body
- Significant fur loss (not just shedding, which is normal); dull, patchy coat
- Persistent sneezing or coughing
- Abnormal discharge from the eyes or nose
- Stiffness or weakness in any joints; pet moves with difficulty
- Straining to urinate or defecate.
- Inability to urinate is an emergency - get your pet to the vet immediately
Limit the treats. Treats are often salty and fatty, and once again, they can make your pet fat.
Homemade diets are not recommended. It's hard to provide all the nutritional requirements for your pet; it's better to leave that up to the big pet food companies who expend huge sums of money researching this very thing. Homemade diets are also hard to provide for pets who may be kenneled from time to time.
Do not feed cat food to your dog, or dog food to your cat. Cats and dogs have very different nutritional requirements. Your dog most likely loves cat food, so try to keep kitty's food out of his reach.
Don't feed bones to your pet. Bones can potentially cause serious problems such as intestinal blockages, internal punctures, choking, vomiting, and so on.
Dry food or kibble is best. It's nutritionally balanced, the least expensive and most convenient food, and it helps to keep teeth and gums healthy. If you have a finicky eater, you can mix a small amount with your pet's dry food to make it more appealing.
Feed kittens and puppies food that is specifically formulated for their needs. Growing animals have special needs.
Resist "free-feeding." All this means is leaving food out for your pet all time, leaving it up to them when they want to eat. This method may encourage overeating and obesity in your pet.
Set a feeding schedule. Kittens and puppies should be fed several times a day, with the number of meals decreasing as they get older. Adults need only be fed once or twice a day. Establish a schedule and stick to it.
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to Noon
Call us at (770) 614-4000 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Call us at (770) 614-4000 for more information or to schedule an appointment.