• Winter Weather Products Create Potentially Dangerous Hazards For Dogs & Cats - ASPCA Urges Caution with Antifreeze & Ice Melts



• NEW - Find A Veterinarian



• Disaster Assistance (Guidelines/Brochure) - (PDF 176 KB)
  La Ayuda del desastre (las Pautas/el Folleto) - (PDF 176 KB)



• Disaster Shelters



• Grievance Brochure - (PDF 224 KB)



• Peer Review Form - (PDF 80 KB



• Ten Tips on Selecting a Pet for Your Family - (PDF 112 KB)
  An educational handout put together by the the OVMA's Public Relations Committee. Veterinarians are an important resource that people have at their disposal when it comes to selecting the proper pet for their family.

  Diez consejos para elegir una mascota familiar - (PDF 112 KB)
  Una distribución educativa puso junto por el el Comité Público de Relaciones de OVMA. Los veterinarios son un recurso importante que esa gente tienen en su disposición cuando vienen a escoger el animal favorito apropiado para su familia.



• Public Resource Links

The following brochures are available in English, from the American Veterinary Medical Association:

• Today’s Veterinarian: (Ideal for career days and school visits, this updated brochure describes the wide range of career opportunities in the profession and includes new photos and Web site references);
  
• A Career in Veterinary Technology: The educational requirements and career opportunities for today's veterinary technicians are included in this updated colorful brochure


• Facts About BSE: Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy: This new AVMA brochure is designed in an easy to understand question and answer format. It explains what BSE is, how it is diagnosed, and how it can be prevented.


• Facts About CWD: Chronic Wasting Disease: What we know to date about this emerging disease is explained in this new AVMA brochure. It addresses what is known about CWD's cause, clinical signs, and current control measures, and looks at implications for humans.

The following brochures are available in English and Spanish, from the American Veterinary Medical Association:

• Traveling With Your Pet: Learn how to prepare a pet for safe travel by airplane or automobile and what to include in a pet travel kit.


• What You Should Know About Rabies: In addition to prevention tips, this brochure describes what to do if your pet bites someone or a wild animal bites you or your pet.


• What you should know about West Nile Virus: This brochure outlines what is currently known about the spread and prevention of this public health risk in an easy to read Q&A format.


• What you should know about Vaccination: New information on the benefits and risks associated with today's vaccines for dogs and cats is presented in a concise Q&A format.


• What You Should Know About External Parasites: This brochure briefly describes the risks, treatment and control of fleas, ticks, mange, and mites in pets.


• What you should know about Heartworm Disease: A potential threat to dogs and cats in all 48 contiguous states, this brochure explains how to prevent heartworm disease and the current treatment protocols for infected pets.


• What you should know about Buying a Horse: Tips cover finding the right kind of horse, analyzing its behavior before buying, and scheduling a pre-purchase exam by a veterinarian.


• What you should know about Internal Parasites In Horses: While internal parasites are a constant concern for horse owners, the severity of the problem can be reduced by following a regular preventive deworming program developed with your veterinarian. This brochure describes the most common types of parasites and offers suggestions on parasite prevention and control.


• What you should know about Canine Distemper: The risk of puppies and adult dogs contracting this serious disease is explained, along with current treatment and prevention programs.


• What you should know about Canine Parvovirus: Learn how vaccination and good hygiene help to protect puppies and adult dogs from this highly contagious viral disease.


• Facts About Feline Panleukopenia: Learn how cats can become infected with the FP virus, what cats are most susceptible, how the virus can be treated, and prevention of the disease.


• Facts About Toxoplasmosis: Read about the transmission and prevention of this common parasite in people and in cats.