Research Guides: Veterinary Technology at UCBA: Animal Resources

Animal Diseases

Explore these resources to learn about diseases, symptoms, and treatment for different animals.

Animal Disease Information | USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
A list of animal diseases and related animal health information for that disease.
Companion Animal Parasite Council
Recommendations for the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of parasitic infections.
Diseases A-Z: Dog | petMD
Learn about the symptoms and treatment of a variety of dog diseases.
Diseases A-Z: Cat | petMD
Learn about the symptoms and treatment of a variety of cat diseases.

These resources cover proper animal health management and care.

Animal Health Institute
The Animal Health Institute (AHI) represents companies with an interest in veterinary health. Our members develop and produce the medicines that help our pets live longer, healthier lives and contribute to safe food by keeping food animals healthy.
Merck Veterinary Manual
A concise, easy-to-use, comprehensive reference that covers the diversity of species and animal diseases worldwide.
Pet Health: MedlinePlus
A variety of information sources related to pet health.

Find statistics, charts and graphs related to animals.

Explore The Data | Shelter Animals Count
Dog and cat data from over 2,200 sheltering organizations that has been compiled into a searchable database available to the public, which will be updated twice annually.

Animal rescue, adoption and protection organizations in the tri-state area.

Animal Friends Humane Society (AFHS)
AFHS is the only open-admission shelter in Butler County.
Clermont Pets Alive
Clermont Pets Alive! focuses solely on the pets who have already been passed over and are about to be killed and have no other options.
Humane Association of Warren County
The Humane Association of Warren County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center operates the only animal shelter and adoption center in Warren County.
SPCA Cincinnati
SPCA Cincinnati is an Animal Shelter and Humane Society that strives to strengthen the human-animal bond and improve the welfare of animals.

National organizations dedicated to animal rescue, adoption and protection.

ASPCA - The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
The ASPCA works to rescue animals from abuse, pass humane laws and share resources with shelters nationwide.
The National Humane Education Society
The National Humane Education Society (NHES), with offices located near Charles Town, West Virginia, is a nonprofit animal welfare organization.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
PETA focuses on four areas in which the largest numbers of animals suffer the most intensely for the longest periods of time: on factory farms, in the clothing trade, in laboratories, and in the entertainment industry.

Governmental bodies charged with overseeing animals.

Animal & Veterinary | US Food & Drug Administration
This arm of the FDA ensures that animal drugs, devices and feeds are safe and that the milk, meat and eggs that come from animals are safe to eat.
National Animal Disease Center | U.S. Department of Agriculture
The largest federal animal disease center in the U.S. They conduct research to solve animal health and food safety problems faced by livestock producers and the public.
Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare | National Institutes of Health
The Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) works to ensure the humane care and use of animals in research, testing, and training.