Useful links
Resources
A short list we recommend, rather than a long one nobody reads.
Poison Control
Both lines answer around the clock, and both charge a consultation fee. Save them before you need them.
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in a new tab) (888) 426-4435 a consultation fee applies
- Pet Poison Helpline (opens in a new tab) (855) 764-7661 a consultation fee applies
For anything other than a poisoning, see urgent care.
Reliable Pet Health Information
Written or reviewed by veterinarians, which isn’t true of most of what a search returns.
- Veterinary Partner (VIN) (opens in a new tab) Our most-recommended general resource
- AAHA — pet owner resources (opens in a new tab)
- FDA animal food & drug recalls (opens in a new tab) Worth checking if you feed one brand exclusively
- AKC breed information (opens in a new tab)
Traveling with a Pet
Start with the destination requirements, not the airline.
- USDA APHIS Pet Travel (opens in a new tab) The authority for international requirements
- BringFido (opens in a new tab) Pet-friendly lodging and travel
Pet Insurance
We have no preferred provider and take no commission. Compare, and buy before anything is wrong.
- Pet Insurance Review (opens in a new tab) Independent comparisons
- Trupanion (opens in a new tab) Seattle-based
Local Organizations
- Seattle Humane (opens in a new tab)
- PAWS (opens in a new tab) Wildlife and companion animals
- Doney Coe Pet Clinic (opens in a new tab) No-cost care for the pets of people in need
- Canopy Cat Rescue (opens in a new tab) Cats stuck in trees
These are independent organizations. We link to them because we find them useful, not because we’re affiliated with any of them. Nothing here replaces having someone look at your pet, so book an appointment if you’re worried.