LGVC Suggested Links


Based on numerous requests for additional information about pet medicine and related organizations, Dr Hoffman of the Lake Grove Veterinary Clinic compiled this list of extensive links.  Please browse through the links below for more information on numerous subjects including emergency care, animal rescue, and general pet health; or you can use the links on the left-hand side if you know specifically what you are looking for.  Also take a look at the Information on Specific Diseases page for recommended links on pet-related diseases.


         For additional information or questions about any of the topics discussed, 
please contact LGVC at (503) 636-5681.  

Emergency Care

General Pet Health 

Veterinary Specialists

Veterinary Organizations

Animal Rescue

Products & Local Services

Info, Guides & Resources


EMERGENCY CARE / EMERGENCY INFORMATION
Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Tualatin
503-691-7922
 
Northwest Veterinary Specialists
503-656-3999
Animal Poison Control Center - ASPCA
888-426-4435
Pet Poison Helpline
800-213-6680
Poison Control at OHSU
800-222-1222
Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital
503-228-7281
Pet First Aid
 

 

 

Toxic Plants and 
Common Household Toxins:
 
 
 
 
ASPCA
 
Cornell University
 
University of Illinois
 
Cat Fancier's Association list for cats
 
Grapes and raisins are toxic
 
Chocolate toxicity
 
Chocolate is toxic
 
Sugar Substitute Xylitol is toxic to Pets
 
Household Toxins
 


GENERAL PET HEALTH INFORMATION
These sites have extensive information on pet breeds, medical problems, behavior, nutrition and more.
 
 
 
Healthypet.com
 

Veterinary Partner
 
     VeterinaryPartner.com is here to support your veterinarian and you in the care of your pet by providing reliable, up-to-date information from the veterinarians and experts of the Veterinary Information network (VIN), the world's first and largest online veterinary database and community.

WSU College of Veterinary Medicine
 
     -Good site with a wide variety of information

The Winn Feline Foundation
 
     -Articles on diseases of the cat 
 

NetVet
 

American Association of Feline Practitioners
     -Information on feline kidney and thyroid disease 
 
 
VETERINARY SPECIALISTS
Northwest Veterinary Specialists
503-656-3999

Veterinary Cancer Referral Center  
     Dr. Kim Freeman
Cardiology Northwest
     Dr. Gary Wood

     Dr. Kathryn Atkinson
971-255-5930


503-246-9689
Mobile Veterinary Surgical Service
     Dr. Tim Van Gundy
503-348-1774
 
Cascade Veterinary Referral Center
    
503-684-1800
Surgical & Medical Specialty Clinic
     Dr. McCarthy, Dr. Zikes
503-644-2600
Allergy-Dermatology Referral Center
     Dr. Terese C. DeManuelle
503-777-8999

SkinVet Clinic

     Dr. Jon Plant

503-352-3376 

www.skinvetclinic.com 

Animal Allergy & Ear Clinic
     Dr. Amy Randall
503-574-4150
Oregon Veterinary Specialty Hospital
     Dr. Franklin, Dr. Skinner
503-292-3001
 
Veterinary Referral Center
     Dr. Timothy Munjar
503-292-0931
 
Animal Dental Clinic
     Dr. Randi Brannan
503-292-4533
Portland Veterinary Oncology Center
     Dr. Juliana Cyman
503-644-6581
Acupuncture-Well Pet Therapies
     Dr. Brenda Brown
503-887-5752
Animal Behavior Clinic
     Dr. Christopher Pachel
503-236-7833

Complete listing at Portland Veterinary Medical Association


VETERINARY RELATED ORGANIZATIONS
American Animal Hospital Association
 
     The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is the only organization that accredits animal hospitals throughout the U.S. and Canada. AAHA-accredited hospitals voluntarily choose to be evaluated on over 800 standards in the following areas: quality of care; diagnostic & pharmacy; management; medical records; and facility. Lake Grove Veterinary Clinic can proudly say that it has been accredited by AAHA since 1979.
 
 
 
Portland Veterinary Medical Association
 

Oregon Veterinary Medical Association
 

American Veterinary Medical Association
 

Links to all the Veterinary Schools
 


ANIMAL RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS - SHELTERS - ANIMAL CONTROL
Lake Oswego Animal Control
503-635-0238
 
West Linn Animal Control
503-655-6214
 
Clackamas County Dog Control
503-655-8628
 
Multnomah County Animal Control
 
Project Pooch
 
Oregon Humane Society
 
Animal Rescue and Care, Portland
 
Cat Adoption Team
 
Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon
 
Pet Rescue Groups of Oregon, Washington
 
"No Kill" Shelters
 
Animal Sanctuaries
 

Rescue groups for specific breeds 

 

www.akc.org/breeds/rescue.cfm 

"Amber Alert" for Pets
 
Findtoto.com - Great website that helps families bring home their missing pets.  Their automated machine will call neighbors with a description of the lost pet to help bring them home safely and quickly. 
 
PRODUCTS AND LOCAL SERVICES

Frontline Topspot by Merial: Sponsored by the makers of Frontline TopSpot for flea and tick control, this site has basic information about fleas and ticks as well as TopSpot questions and answers.

 

Reigning Pets Northwest: A local business offering pet sitting, dog walking, home delivery of pet food and cat litter, as well as sales of boutique pet products.

 

Cooper’s Dog Training and Behavior Modification - Katherine Aromaa 

www.coopersdogtraining.com 

Winter Ridge Dobermans: Looking for a wonderful new family member? Interested in a Doberman?  Catherine Hoffman (Dr. Hoffman's wife) has been breeding Dobermans for over 25 years and focuses on family friendly dogs.

 

http://oregondobermans.com

 

INFORMATION, GUIDES, AND RESOURCES
How to clip your dog's nails
How to clip your cat's nails
How to give oral medication to your cat
Raising orphan kittens
Care of orphan puppies and kittens
Senior Pet Care
 
 
New Puppy or Kitten, Selecting a New Pet:
 
 
 

Dog Breed Information

www.dogbreedinfo.com 

    -An excellent resource for learning about your own dog or to research before you choose a breed
Choosing a New Puppy
Breeds of Dogs and Cats
www.abcpets.com
Health and Safety tips for your new puppy
My Smart Puppy

Dog Breed Classifications

 www.couponcactus.com/resources/dog-breed-classification-for-pet-owners.html    

Domestic Cat Breeds 

 http://www.cats-breeds.com/ 

Iams Cat Breeds Information 

 www.iams.com/en-us/cat-breeds/pages/BreedGuideIndex.aspx    

Iams Dog Breeds Information 

 www.iams.com/en-us/dog-breeds/pages/breedguideindex.aspx      
Healthypet.com
Indoor Cat Initiative
     -Ohio State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital - How to keep your indoor cat happy and healthy.
 
Traveling With Your Pet:
 
 
 
USDA site with information on travel requirements for pets
Oregon Veterinary Medical Association
Pets on the Go
VIP Pet Transport
     -Specialists in domestic and international animal transportation
 
 
Pet Loss:
 
 
 
Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement:

    -We have all experienced the pain of losing a pet. The Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement has set up this site for support during this most difficult time. You will find inspirational stories, grief counseling resources, hotline number and many other resources. 

Argus Institute - Colorado State University
Pet Loss Support Group - Dove Lewis