This is a collective assortment of links to other groups and organizations that can help answer questions about your pets. Please follow your interests and feel free to suggest more that you find helpful. There are a great many websites out there and we can’t discover them all. As our collection expands we hope to broaden the discussion to other areas of interest.
Emergency Pet Care Here you will find links to Emergency Hospitals in the area along with Poison Control information
Instructional Videos
Does your cat have asthma? Are you starting to use an inhaler for treatment? Click here for an informational video on how to train your cat to use the inhaler!
Was your pet instructed to receive subcutaneous fluids? Here is a great video to walk you through the process!
Are you giving your pet Adequan injections or Insulin? This video walks you through the process!
Training
Thinking Dogs by Nancy Abplanalp (530) 400-3270
Wag Hotel (916) 373-0300
Elite Dog Training (916) 372-4700
Boarding
Wag Hotel (916) 373-0300
Elite Dogs (916) 372-4700
Woodland Veterinary Hospital (530) 666-2461
Pet Sitters
Amy Hanna- Above & Beyond Home and Animal Services: 530-219-7536 amyhanna 1462@yahoo.com
Veterinary Pet Insurance
Pet insurance is becoming much more popular! Insurances are not "one sizes fits all" so do some research on what will work best for you, your pet, and your budget. Please be cognizant of pre-existing conditions and enrollment waiting periods!
Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI) - The oldest pet insurance provider offering defined benefit plans for illness, injury, and wellness. Their published schedule lets you know what you will get back for a given condition. Check them out first.
Pet’s Best - started by a former officer at VPI offering a PPO style reimbursement schedule.
Trupanion - more for accidents than wellness plans, but increased coverage for juvenile and congenital diseases. Very easy to get a quote. Several advantages over other plans.
Embrace Pet Insurance - covers accidents and illnesses with an option to add in wellness coverage
Pet Insurance Review - pretty much a yelp.com for pet insurance. Owner based reviews of the many insurance companies
There are many other providers out there! Here is a comparison chart with FAQ's by DVM 360.
We are a donation site for Pets of the Homeless! We accept either cat or dog food. We unfortunately cannot accept pet medications.
Click here to find out more information about Pets of the Homeless.
Looking to adopt a new furry family member? Try:
Lost/Found Pets:
Call your local veterinarians
Call local animal shelters
Check the Lost Pets page on Craigslist
Check the Davis Lost and Found Facebook page
Post on NextDoor
References
Veterinary Partner - a website sponsored by the Veterinary Information Network full of good information.
Balance IT - a useful website when formulating diets for your pet.
Catalyst Council - a website promoting feline health
Winn Feline Foundation - a website with cat health research