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The Public Resources page has information on the following:
• Information about state agencies
• Targeted searches for veterinary services
• Lost pet contacts
• Poison hotline contacts
• Spay/Neuter hotline contact
• Pet friendly license plate information
• Wildlife rehabilitation centers
• Animal cruelty laws and reporting
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Ready to Adopt
Frequently asked questions about
spaying or neutering your pet.
Provided by the American Veterinary Medical Association
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West Nile Virus
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In Arizona 111 cases of humans infected with West Nile virus were documented in 2008. According to the Arizona Department of Health, this qualifies as a significant health threat in our state. Although the virus lives in mosquitoes and birds, it can infect humans, horses, and other wild and domestic animals. Information about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of West Nile virus can be found at the links below.
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Are you a horse owner?
Talk to your veterinarian about vaccinating them for West Nile virus.
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Arizona Department of Health Services
CDC website
Maricopa County website
Pima County website
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H1N1 Flu Resources
FAQs
Confirmed H1N1 in animals
American Veterinary Medical Association
Centers for Disease Control
Arizona Department of Health
Flu.gov: US Dept. of Health & Human Services website
Message to pet owners:
- Reported cases of H1N1 in pets is not cause for panic, but underscores the importance of taking pets to a veterinarian if they are showing signs of illness. This is especially important if someone in the household has recently been ill with flu-like symptoms.
- Ferret and cat owners should remain vigilant.
- To date, all of the sick pets became ill after a person in the household was ill with flu-like symptoms. There is no evidence to suggest that pets have or will spread the virus to humans or other animals.
- Proper hygiene and sanitation measures should be followed to limit the spread of the influenza virus.
Pet Food Recalls
Information on pet food recalls in 2009
MRSA and Pets
The drug-resistant pathogen, MRSA, is usually thought of as a human problem associated with health care settings such as a hospital. MRSA is an emerging health threat for pets. If a pet is infected with MRSA, they could potentially pass the infection to a human. Learn more about MRSA and how to protect your pets and family.
AVMA podcast: MRSA and Pets
Do You Know What to Do If Your Pet is Poisoned?
No matter how careful you are, every household has hazards that could potentially poison a pet. Reacting quickly and effectively could save your pet's life. Learn more about common household poisons, signs of poisoning and how to respond in an emergency. AVMA podcast: Pet Poisoning
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Poison Hotline
ASPCA Poison Control Center: 888-426-4435
http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/
Consultation fee applied to your credit card
Pet Poison Helpline: 800-213-6680 http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/
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Arizona Veterinary Medical Association