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Useful Pet Information Links

The Internet is full of useful information. We've collected a few links to help our customers get the information they need in one place. We're always looking for new links, so if you have a pet-related Web site you like or a link is broken, please drop a note to info@BellasPainRelief.com

Adoption (Don't Shop - Adopt!)

Agility/Flyball/Breed Events

Arthritis/Hip Dysplasia

  • About.com - Arthritis in Dogs - Information on the causes, prevention, signs, symptoms and treatment options for arthritis and other related joint conditions in dogs.
  • Article on Hip Dysplasia in dogs- Clears up misconceptions, describe what CHD is, what effect the condition can have on the dog and what effect the condition can have on the dog and what can be done about it.
  • Canine Hip and Elbow Dysplasia Resources - Great list of on-line resources provide valuable educational information about canine hip dysplasia and other common canine orthopedic diseases and conditions and their inheritance, diagnosis, and treatment.
  • PenHIP - PennHIP is a multifaceted radiographic technology (x-ray) for hip evaluation.

Bloat

Cancer

Degenerative Myelopathy

Disabled Pet Information

Health and behavior

Holistic/Integrated Medicine Practitioners

  • Animal Healing Center- 1724 Yardley-Langhorne Road, Yardley, PA 19067 (215) 493-0621 - Founded about 25 years ago by Deva Khalsa, VMD, Animal Healing Center offers a full spectrum of allopathic (conventional medicine) and alternative holistic therapies. Dr. Sharon Marx, the chief of staff is just amazing!
  • Veterinary Holistic & Rehabilitation Center (VHRC) - Dr. Danoff provides the highest quality holistic, veterinary rehab, and pain management services available for dogs, cats, birds, and exotics.
  • The Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy - Online member database from the Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy. (Not for commercial use)

Humane Associations, animal causes and disaster relief

Insurance/Financial Assistance

  • Canine Cancer Awareness.Org - Helps sponsor the veterinary costs of dogs diagnosed with cancer for those families in financial need who would not otherwise be able to afford treatment. CCA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting canine cancer.
  • IMOM (In memory of Magic) - Dedicated to insure that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker is financially challenged.
  • Embrace Pet Insurance - Embrace is one of the few companies that cover hereditary issues, like hip dysplasia. get an additional 5% off of your premium using this link.
  • Helping Harley 'Working Dog' Cancer Treatment Grants
  • AAHA Helping Pets Fund - As the benevolent arm of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) Foundation, the AAHA Helping Pets Fund helps those in need access quality veterinary care for their sick or injured pets. We raise funds and award grants supporting veterinary care for pets that have been abandoned or whose owners are experiencing financial hardship.
  • Angels 4 Animals — Angels4Animals, a non-profit organization and a program of Inner Voice Community Services, has a mission to serve as the guardian angel of animals whose caretakers find themselves in difficult financial situations. At Angels4Animals we believe that animal owners should not have to say goodbye to the animals that they love. Our work is accomplished in conjunction with veterinary clinics across the country, eager to assist as many animals, and their owners, as possible. Our services range from financial aid to complete treatment to those pets and pet owners in need."
  • Animal Cancer Therapy Subsidization Society -The Animal Cancer Therapy Subsidization Society is a registered charity in Alberta, Canada that is devoted to making cancer treatment for pets a reality. The Lucky Moffat Memorial Fund (in loving memory of a very special dog), was developed by ACTSS to insure that all pets, can receive cancer therapies, regardless of their owner's income.
  • Animal Care Foundation- The Veterinary Referral Center of Colorado (VRCC) Animal Care Foundation (ACF) is a community-based nonprofit organization that promotes the human-animal bond through programming that provides emotional, medical and financial support to help people and animals heal one another.
  • Animal Foundation- The Animal Foundation provides assistance to those in need of: Necessary Medical Treatment (Emergency or Non-Emergency). ,/li>
  • Cody's Club- When facing radiation for your companion animal, this group may be able to make a tough decision easier. Cody's Club provides financial support for those who face radiation treatments on a limited income, and also emotional support services in the form of a hotline and in-person group that meets monthly.
  • Help-A-Pet- Our efforts focus on serving the elderly, the disabled, and the working poor. For lonely seniors, physically/mentally challenged individuals and children of working parents, pets represent much more than a diversion.
  • IMOM - (an acronym for "In Memory of Magic") The mission of this group is to help people help pets. They are dedicated to insuring that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker is financially challenged.
  • OSLF Fund for Orthopedic Cases - The goal of Orthodogs Silver Lining Foundation (OSLF) Fund is to assist with the treatment, support or surgery of any orthopedic condition or injury in which it has been determined that the desired course of action will significantly improve the dog's quality of life. In addition to surgical treatment, OSLF will assist with support devices, prosthetics, mobility aids, supplements and alternative treatments when it has been determined by a veterinarian (either conventional, holistic or homeopathic) that such options will significantly improve the dog's quality of life.
  • Pet Fund - The Pet Fund is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit association that provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals who need urgent veterinary care. Often animals are put down or suffer needlessly because their owners cannot afford expensive surgery or emergency vet visits. Companion animal owners must often make the difficult decision to put an animal down or neglect urgent medical needs because of the costs involved. The purpose of the Pet Fund is to work towards a future where decisions about companion animal medical care need never be made on the basis of cost.
  • Silver's Cause OSLF Fund for Service Dogs - The intent of this Orthodogs' Silver Lining Foundation (OSLF) Fund is to provide aid to Service Dogs which have a medical condition or injury requiring medical management that exceeds the financial resources of the disabled person to whom the dog is partnered. Silver's Cause is not limited to orthopedics, and will include any medical problem or injury that threatens a Service Dog's long-term quality of life and/or the dog's ability to perform its duties.
  • Guardian Angels for Animals - Angels4Animals, a non-profit organization and a program of Inner Voice Community Services, has a mission to serve as the guardian angel of animals whose caretakers find themselves in difficult financial situations.
  • United Animal Nations LifeLine - The LifeLine program provides grants for companion animals during life-threatening emergencies when rescuers or caregivers cannot afford the entire cost of treatment. Thanks to generous donations from UAN members and other caring individuals, LifeLine has aided more than 1,500 animals with a no-strings attached grants for emergency veterinary care.
  • UK Assistance with Veterinary Bills - Most of us can cope with the financial commitment involved in the day to day care of our pets. However, how many of us come out in a cold sweat when our pet is ill or injured and we know we have to take it to the vet? Most of us are fortunate enough to be able to afford it but, some of us who love our animals dearly cannot. Unfortunately we do not have a PDSA or a RSPCA Centre within our area, but there are a few charities who may be able to help.
  • Labrador Life Line - This organization recognizes the tremendous need to aid those purebred Labrador Retrievers in need of new homes, urgent medical care, or other assistance in order to live a full and productive life. Too often these needs go unaddressed, resulting in the needless suffering and death of America's most beloved canine companion. Labrador Life Line is determined to alleviate such tragedies through the efforts of its volunteers wherever and whenever possible.
  • Care Credit - A credit card company for health care, including veterinary care. "CareCredit, the leader in patient/client financing, has helped more than 3 million patients/clients get the treatment or procedures they needed and wanted. With a comprehensive range of plan options, for treatment or procedure fees from $1 to over $25,000, we offer a plan and a low monthly payment to fit comfortably into almost every budget.
  • International Association of Assistance Dog Partners [IAADP] Veterinary Care Partnership Program - Financial aid will be provided to IAADP members whose assistance dogs require high cost veterinary intervention beyond the disabled partner's ability to pay.

Nutrition

Mobility

  • K-9 Cart Company (East) - Located in Maryland, Dr. Parkes & his team are awesome! They made a custom cart for Bella and were just wonderful and compassinate to her needs.

Orthopedic/Prosthetic Specialists

  • Veterinary Holistic & Rehabilitation Center (VHRC) - Dr. Danoff provides the highest quality holistic, veterinary rehab, and pain management services available for dogs, cats, birds, and exotics.
  • Veterinary Referral Center - Located in Malvern, Pa. Dr. Jana Norris was Bella's Angel and greatly improved her quality of life. I would highly recomend her to anyone needing an orthopedic specialist!
  • Veterinary Surgical and Diagnostic Specialists - Located in Jackson (NJ), near the Great Adventure Outlets. Offers 24/7 emergency services. Dr. Stobie & Dr. Weinstein are great surgeons!
  • VetRatingZ - Interesting Idea! The site where people like you provide real, independent ratings, reviews and recommendations for Veterinarians and Pet Hospitals.
  • Red Bank Veterinary Hospital - Located near the NJ Shore, RBVH is the country's largest privately owned veterinary hospital with a 24-hour emergency and critical care facility, referral practice, general practice and house call services.
  • Textbook of Small Animal Orthopaedics - This project contains the entire contents of the "Textbook of Small Animal Orthopaedics" written by Charles D. Newton, D.V.M., M.S. and David M. Nunamaker, V.M.D. The textbook was published by J.B. Lippincott Company in 1985.

Pet Behaviorist/Trainers (NJ/TriState)

  • Linda Hobson - Hobson Dog Training - (609)587-2305 - HobsonDogTrng@aol.com
  • One Happy Hound - Center for behavioral training for your dog or puppy.

Pet Loss/Bereavement

Pet Sitting (Central NJ)

  • Healthy Home Pet Services - Serving Mercer & Middlesex counties. Brenda & John are AWESOME! The have also just added mobile grooming to the services they offer.
  • Irish Paws - The pet sitting service (Lambertville/Pennington area) that specializes in all of your pets needs, call Carolyn at 609-397-9192
  • Chestfield Kennels - Chesterfield, NJ - The first & only Kennel I will ever use! Rene Thompson owns the kennel & lives onsite. She provides individual attention for each and every pet in her care. My big boy Rex, who is afraid of everything & everyone, LOVES Rene!

Poison Information

Rehabilitation

Sad Reality of Puppy Mills

Useful Products

While we try to carry the best & most useful products for our customers, we unfortunately cannot carry everything. The list below are products we may not carry, but feel may be useful to our customers.

  • Dog Leggs - DogLeggs are perfect in cases where one or both of the elbows need to be protected.

Misc. Pet Links

  • Pet Health, Pet Care - Pet-Health.org is the place to find useful and FREE resources about pet health and pet care.

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