Links to Professional Resources

Below please find a list of both local and national organizations and businesses related to pet care and health. 
*listed in alphabetical order

American Animal Hospital Association
AAHA is a small animal veterinary association providing veterinary professionals with resources. www.aahanet.org

American Association of Feline Practitioners: The Cat Care Community
The Cat Community aims to build a group of cat caregivers who want to provide the very best care for their cat.  www.catfriendly.com

American Heartworm Society 
Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition caused by parasitic worms living in the arteries of the lungs and occasionally in the right side of the heart of dogs, cats and other species of mammals, including wolves, foxes, ferrets, sea lions and (in rare instances) humans. www.heartwormsociety.org

American Veterinary Medical Association
The AVMA Web site is the place where veterinary professionals, pet owners and animal lovers go to find comprehensive information on pet care. www.avma.org

Animal Rescue & Foster Program
The Animal Rescue & Foster Program (ARFP), founded in 1993, is a 501(C)(3) not-for-profit volunteer organization based out of Greensboro, NC www.arfpnc.com

AVID PETtrac Microchips
1 in 3 pets go missing in their lifetime. Be prepared. Microchip your pet! www.avidid.com

Bravecto
Extraordinary flea and tick prevention! One oral dose of Bravecto kills fleas and tick and prevents flea infestation for 12 weeks. http://us.bravecto.com

CareCredit
Making care possible…today. www.carecredit.com 

Carolina Veterinary Specialists
Specialists in dermatology, internal medicine, surgery, oncology, ophthalmology, radiology, and critical care. www.carolinavet.com

Carolina Veterinary Surgical Service
To make specialty surgical care more accessible to pet owners throughout North Carolina in a manner which emphasizes quality of care, compassion,and affordability.  www.cvssweb.com

Cat Friendly Practice
We want to help you keep your cat healthy and happy for as long as possible. www.catvets.com/cfp/cfp

Central Carolina Pet Services
Central Carolina Pet Services is dedicated to giving your pet the final care they deserve. Family owned and operated… www.centralcarolinapetservices.com

Dasquin with MSM
Dasuquin is the #1 joint health brad recommend by veterinarians. www.nutrimaxlabs.com

The Doggie Market
Do you have a fashionista pooch? Check-out the Doggie Market on Etsy, where you’ll find a wide range of cute designer clothes for your dog! From very small dogs to large dogs to custom sizes, they do it all. Their collection features adorable doggie tutus, pleather jackets for dogs, dog sweaters, doggie bow ties and so much more – we have your dog covered! They will also do custom orders, so if you have a special design in mind for your dog, just ask! Also, you will be supporting a local business!  www.etsy.com/shop/thedoggiemarket

Feral Cat Assistance Program
Feral Cat Assistance Program, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the well-being of feral cats and kittens in North Carolina. www.feralcatassistance.org

Guilford County Animal Control, NC
he Animal Control Services Section of the Guilford County Department of Public Health is responsible for enforcing State laws and County ordinances. www.co.guilford.nc.us

Guilford County Animal Shelter – Greensboro, NC
Photographs of available pets, adoption policy, volunteer opportunities, adoption discount coupon, and list of events. www.adoptshelterpets.org

Guilford County Pets: Lost and Found
Local database of lost and found pets sponsored by the Guilford County Medical Association. www.gcpetslostandfound.com

Happy Tails Veterinary Emergency Clinic
2936 Battleground Avenue Greensboro, NC 27408 www.happytailservet.com

Help’em Up Harness
A complete support and lifting harness, featuring “Hip Lift” — our totally unique pelvic support design. www.helpemup.com

Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Daily nutrition is the single most important thing you can do to enrich and lengthen the special relationship our have with your pet. http://www.hillspet.com/en/us/home

Indoor Pet Initiative
The Indoor Pet Initiative is here to help you make every day your pet’s best day! Our goal is to enhance the health and welfare of companion animals world-wide so that all pets and their caregivers can experience optimal well-being.Optimal well-being permits individuals to thrive in their environments. By giving caregivers the information and tools needed to recognize thriving in their pets, and to create an environment that permits them to thrive across the lifespan, we aim to sustain the highest quality relationship between pets and their owners possible. The Indoor Pet Initiative (IPI) provides a foundation for pet owners and veterinarians to create plans tailored to promote thriving that are based on the soundest, most up-to-date science available. www.indoorpet.osu.edu

Lassie Come Home–NC
Lassie Come Home–NC A free service to help people of the Piedmont Triad area of NC reunite with their lost pets and tips for finding a lost pet… www.lassiecomehomenc.org

Lost & Found Pets
​To report or search for a lost pet, please visit: Guilford County Pets: Lost and Found. www.gcpetslostandfound.com

Marcia’s Best Dogs 
In-home, private training for your dog to build the relationship on a lifetime. www.marciasbestdogs.net

NCVMA Home Page
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association is dedicated to promoting integrity and excellence in veterinary medicine; providing the highest quality continuing education programs and conferences; supporting its members through public relations and marketing efforts to the public and governing officials; and listening and lobbying on behalf of the interests to the entire profession and serve as an advocate and voice for veterinary medicine in the state. www.ncvma.org

National Council for Aging
Are you wondering how you are going to care for your pet as you age in place? Are you wondering if you should adopt a pet as you age in place? This guide will help you decide on the best choice for you. www.aginginplace.org/seniors-and-pets

Nexgard
A delicious, easy to give chew that kills fleas and ticks. www.nexgardfordogs.com

North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine
North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is a dynamic community whose members are dedicated to preparing veterinarians and veterinarian scientists while advancing animal and human health from the cellular level through entire ecosystems. www.cvm.ncsu.edu

Petfinder
Animal Shelters, Animal Rescue Groups, Dog Shelters Find an animal rescue, animal shelter, dog shelter, humane society, or SPCA near you — search our 13611 members www.petfinder.com

Pet Health Network
The Pet Health Network is the leading vet authority on all topics related to your pet’s health. www.pethealthnetwork.com

Pet Insurance Quotes
Pet Insurance for Dogs & Cats. Compare Plans & Prices from the Top Companies www.petinsurancequotes.com

ProHeart6
Six months of heartworm prevention in 1 injection. www.proheart6.com

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets 
From gastrointestinal support to weight management, Purina Pro Plan Veterinary diets are formulated with he well-being of dogs in mind. www.proplanveterinarydiets.com

Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network
A non-profit animal rescue network dedicated to the rehabilitation, fostering and adoption of animals of all sizes. www.reddogfarm.com

Royal Canin Veterinary Diets
Royal Canin veterinary diets support a wide range of health issues. www.royalcanin.com/products/vet

Sentinel
Protect your dog inside and out! An oral monthy prevention for fleas, heartworms, roundworms, hookworms and whipworms. www.sentinelpet.com

T4Paws – Feline Hyperthyroid Treatment Center 
T-4 Paws is proud to be the only feline hyperthyroid treatment center in the Charlotte region, and one of the few in the state, utilizing advanced nuclear medicine. www.t4paws.com

Trifexis
3 in one parasite prevention for your dog! Kills fleas and prevents infestation, prevents heartworm disease and treats and controls adult hookwork, roundworm and whipworm infections. www.trifexis.com

Trupanion 
​Ask us how medical insurance can benefit your family! www.trupanion.com

Walkin’ Wheels
 Providing an alternative to ending a pet’s life so that elderly, handicapped, and injured pets can continue to lead happy, healthy, high-quality lives. To offer products, services and information to enable owners to care for their pets. www.walkinwheels.com

Wildlife Rehabilitators of NC
​Wildlife Organizations in NC Ashboro NC Zoo Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Asheville WildforLife: Center for … Greensboro Wildlife Care Inc Greenville Eastern Wildlife Center … Wilmington Cape Fear Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation. www.ncwildliferehab.org