PawsTalk Links

Great Animal Sites

Catster
Articles on breeds, health care, training, etc., as well as a forum to talk about your fur-babies.

Local Pet Businesses

Dexter's Deli
North County's premier holistic pet store.

North County San Diego Dog Walker and Pet Sitter
Professional pet sitting and dog walking servicing the North County Coastal and Inland areas.

Rescue Organization Links

Defenders of Wildlife
"Defenders of Wildlife is dedicated to the protection of all native wild animals and plants in their natural communities."

Stanford Cat Network
"Founded on the belief that all life should be valued and treated with dignity and respect, the Stanford Cat Network has a long-term commitment to the health and well-being of homeless cats on the Stanford campus."

Financial Assistance for Pet Veterinary Bills
List of programs that may be able to help with vet bills for your pet.

Health Links

AVMA ANIMAL FOOD RECALL INFORMATION
I yell this only to catch your attention to how important this link is. It's a page that is consistently updated with the latest pet food recalls. Check it often. You can never be too safe.

Home Sweet Home Veterinary Housecalls
Dawn Ziegler, DVM: Do you hate dragging your pet to the vet? Are you looking for a compassionate vet that will give you the amount of time with a doctor that you need? Are you looking for alternative health options for your pet?
Home Sweet Home Veterinary Housecalls offers quality, compassionate veterinary care in the comfort of your home.

Toxic & Non-Toxic Plants for Animals
ASPCA's list of toxic and non-toxic plants for animals. This list seems to be the most extensive, reliable and easiest to navigate list I've found. I like the fact that you can choose to look at only toxic or non-toxic for individual animals (cats, dogs & horses.) And even though it appears to be a work in progress, this is the only list I've found that has photos of the plants, which really helps, especially when you are looking to bring plants into the house or yard.

Tanya's Feline CRF Information Centre
"This site was originally created primarily to help people in the UK, but it has always attracted people from all over the world, perhaps because the site is quite simple in design yet the most comprehensive site available."

Crusaders 4 a Pristine Animal World (C4PAW)
"Mission Statement/Objective: To inspect the home/workplace, review all things relating to the pet(s) for their health and wellbeing and to furnish the client with a thorough report of findings including easy to implement solutions that provide the animal(s) and the caregiver with a healthier/safer, environmentally sound home."

Raw Food Information

Primal Pet Food
"100% human grade raw food formulas for dogs and cats."

Cat Nutrition Site
"... lessons I’ve learned along the way about feline nutrition and its relationship to many common feline ailments might be instructive to the veterinary community and to lay people like me who were desperate for answers."

Metaphysical Links

Mysticalpedia
Metaphysical (New Age/Spiritual) Dictionary with additional metaphysical resources.

Spiritcaat Tarot Readings
Tarot readings, astrology reports & metaphysical gifts.

Self-Improvement

HunaTrainer
The best podcast ever. Huna is an Hawaiian philosophy which mixes metaphysical beliefs with psychologically grounded beliefs. You will not find a more valuable tool to improve your life, and this podcast is exquisitly done: imho, one of the best resources out there short of spending thousands to go to Hawaii and study with the masters.

Just to let you know that we have both noticed a BIG difference in Blaithin over the last week and a half or so. She is so much calmer and rarely barks hysterically now. When she does get upset, it doesn't last for long. Thanks for all your help.

- Nancy, Dublin, Ireland -