Hilliard Pet Owner Resources

Pet Health, Behavior & Info Sites

• Animal Poison Control Center – For any animal poison-related emergency or if worried your pet ate something toxic.
• Pet Health Network – Find a breadth of health answers about your pet.
• HomeAgain & AKC Reunite Microchips & PetLink – Register & update your pet’s microchip information.
• Pet Health Insurance Buyer's Guide - ASPCA's pet insurance buying guide.
• APHIS Pet Travel – USDA's information on domestic and international pet travel.
• Pets & Parasites – Recommendations for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of pet parasite infections.
• Heartworm Society – Learn more about deadly heartworms and what you can do to protect your pet.
• CDC Rabies Information - Everything you need to know about the rabies virus.
• CDC Zoonotic Diseases - Learn about the risks of diseases people get from animals. 
• Rainbow Bridge – A grief support community for those who are hurting from the death of a beloved pet.
• American Kennel Club
• Dog Owner's Guide – A nice starter guide of things to consider when thinking about getting a puppy.
• International Cat Care - Resources, support and advice that help you better care for your cats.
• The ASPCA – Exists to promote humane principles, prevent cruelty and alleviate fear, pain, and suffering in animals.
• Humane Society of the United States – Promotes the protection and adoption of all animals.

Canine Behavior Issues

• Tips for proper supervision of dogs and kids (PDF)
• Bite prevention for children
• Preparing your pet/dog for a new baby
• Tips for mild separation anxiety
• How to tell when a dog is anxious
• Tips for correcting jumping on people
• Thunderstorm Phobia

Feline Behavior Issues

• Getting your cat to the veterinary office
• Feline litterbox issues
• Cat’s environmental needs (enrichment)
• Conflict between cats
• Spraying & marking

Non-Pharmacological Behavior Solutions

There are many new products that can help your animal’s behavior without the use of drugs.
Below are some of those options. Please contact us if you have any questions.

• Composure Pro (feline & canine)
• Feliway (feline)
• Feliway Facebook page
• Adaptil (canine)
• Adaptil Facebook page
• Thundershirt (canine & feline)
• Solliquin (feline & canine)

Pet Activities & Training

• Home Again
• Franklin County Animal Shelter
• Capital Area Humane Society
• Columbus Dog Connection
• Pet Finder Database
• Hayden Run Animal Lodge
• Clicker Training
• TLC Pet Cottage
• Pet Palace

Pet Healthcare

• Dog Food Advisor
• Pet Insurance University
• Pawlicy Advisory
• Pet and Parasites

Loss of a Pet

• Honoring the Bond
• Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement

Dog Bite Prevention

• Dog Gone Safe
• Be Safe with Dogs
• Dog Body Language
• How to Interact with Dogs

Royal Canin Genetic Health Analysis

Discover the secrets of your dog’s DNA
Using the latest science, this test scans your dog’s DNA, both for ancestry information and specific genetic markers. Your veterinarian can use this information to create a custom health and wellness plan based on your dog’s genetic code.

Learn More!