Trusted Resources for Common Pet Parent Questions
- Veterinary Partner -Pet care information by veterinarians for pet owners like you – The more you understand, the better you can partner with your veterinarian to maximize your pet’s health.
- American Veterinary Medical Association – Various resources on animal related issues.
Emergency Services (After Hours)
- IVS (Iowa Veterinary Specialties) – Located off of 63rd street in Des Moines – open 24/7
- Blue Pearl Pet Hospital – Located off of Merle Hay Road in Des Moines – open 24/7
Wildlife Rehab/Rescue
- Wildlife Rehabilitator List – find a convenient list of rehabbers, where they’re located and what animals they help
- Iowa Wildlife Center – providing professional wildlife rescue,
medical treatment and rehabilitation of native wildlife in central Iowa - Polk County Wildlife Rehab List (ISU) – list of Polk County rehabbers on ISU’s webpage
Parasite Information
- American Heartworm Society – information about diagnosing, treating, and preventing heartworm disease in pets
- Pets & Parasites – this site is dedicated to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of parasites to protect you and your pets
- CAPC (Companion Animal Parasite Council) – view parasite prevalence, parasite guidelines, articles and their vast resource library
Pet Loss/Grief Counseling
- Trusted Journey – Trusted Journey is who we use for all of our cremation services. They provide information on dealing with grief and loss and also have a variety of ways to pay tribute to your pet.
- Pet Loss Support – Resources for those needing support due to the loss of a pet.
If Your Pet Ingested Something It Shouldn’t Have
- Poison Control – Information regarding various poisonous foods, plants, and products.
- Pet Poison Hotline – Has your pet eaten something? Call to receive care and advice on how to help.
Registering Your Pet
- AKC (American Kennel Club) – Information about dog breeds, breeders, and dog ownership.
- Pet Link (Microchip) – Register your pet’s microchip today!
Travelling With Your Pet
- Pets Welcome – Resource to find pet-friendly lodging, and travel tips
- My Pet’s Wellness (App) – Find all of your pet’s information in one easy to use spot. Download the app on your device and sign up today!
Donating Food
- Pet Project Midwest – pet food pantry – our clinic is a drop off spot for donations
