MEDICAL INFORMATION & ORGANIZATIONS
American Heart Worm Society
- An excellent source of information about heartworm disease.
Companion Animal Parasite Council
- An excellent source for diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of parasitic infections
MediVet Biologics
- MediVet's Stem Cell therapy allows your vet to isolate stem cells from your animal's own (autologous) fat tissue, wake them up, and reintroduce them directly into damaged areas. For example, in the case of arthritis, stem cells can become new cartilage cells with natural anti-inflammatory properties this reducing pain and increasing mobility.
PennHIP
is a multifaceted radiographic screening method for hip evaluation and quantitatively measures canine hip joint laxity, for the purpose of predicting the onset of osteoarthritis (OA). Osteoarthritis, also know as degenerative joint disease (DJD), is the hallmark of hip dysplasia (HD).
DOG LICENSES, SERVICE DOGS & TRAINING
PaDogLicense.com
- All dogs 3 months of age or older must be licensed in Pennsylvania. No license will result in a $300 fine, plus court costs.
Canine Companions for Independence
- A non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships.
SeeingEye.org
- Breeds, raises and trains seeing-eye dogs, places them with families and trains the family on the proper use, handling and care of the dogs.
VetsHelpingHeroes.org
- To provide the financial support for assistance dogs trained by professionals for veterans who have served honorably and active duty military personnel injured during service in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Lehigh Valley Dreamweavers Agility Club
(LVDWAC) is dedicated to the growing sport of dog agility. Club membership is open to any and all dog breeds.widget
FosterDogs.com
- Our humane society tries to put dogs into foster homes after they have spent several weeks or months at the shelter without being adopted. This gives the dog a chance to recover from the stress of being kennels, whiles providing space in the kennel for a new dog.