Trusted Resources

Helpful Links

Vetted resources from trusted organizations to help you keep your pet healthy, informed, and protected year-round.

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A note from our team: The links below are provided as educational resources we trust and recommend to our clients. Some external sites may have their own terms and content. When in doubt about your pet's health, always call us first — we're happy to help guide you.

Recommended by Our Team

Resources we direct our clients to regularly

American Heartworm Society

heartwormsociety.org

The definitive authority on heartworm disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Florida's warm, humid climate makes heartworm prevention critical year-round for every dog and cat. Find guidelines, FAQs, and a vet locator.

✓ Recommended

Companion Animal Parasite Council

CAPC provides science-based guidelines on controlling parasites that affect pets and people. Includes an interactive parasite prevalence map — check Volusia County's current flea, tick, and heartworm risk levels in real time.

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USDA Traveling with Pets

If you're planning to travel with your pet, you may need to complete certain paperwork or tasks before you go. Meeting these requirements takes time, so don't delay. The information on this page will help you get started.

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Pet Health & Safety

Trusted national organizations for pet health education

Veterinary Oral Health Council

The VOHC independently evaluates and certifies dental health products for pets — from toothpastes to dental chews. Look for the VOHC Seal of Acceptance when choosing oral care products for your dog or cat.

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Merck Veterinary Manual

merckvetmanual.com

The gold-standard veterinary reference, now available free online. Includes the Chocolate Toxicity Calculator and in-depth articles on diseases, symptoms, and treatments written for both vets and pet owners.

External Resource

American Veterinary Medical Association

The AVMA's pet owner resource center covers topics from choosing a vet, to disaster preparedness, pet insurance, and understanding your pet's health throughout their life stages.

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Nutrition & Lifestyle

Keeping your pet happy, healthy, and well-fed

FDA Pet Food Resources

The FDA's official pet food safety page — including recall alerts, how to read pet food labels, and reporting safety concerns. Bookmark this page and check it any time you hear about a potential recall.

External Resource

Hill's Pet Nutrition

Makers of Science Diet and Prescription Diet foods — veterinary-grade nutrition trusted by our team. Browse their full range of life stage and therapeutic diets, or use their food finder tool to find the right formula for your pet.

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AKC Dog Health Resources

The American Kennel Club's health section covers nutrition, symptoms, breed-specific conditions, and preventive care. A helpful everyday reference for dog owners at any stage of their pet's life.

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Emergency & Florida Resources

Know where to turn when you need urgent help

After-Hours Emergency Vets

emergencyvetvolusia.com

Coronado Animal Clinic is not a 24-hour facility. If your pet has an emergency outside our hours, please contact a local emergency animal hospital in the Daytona / Volusia County area immediately.

Emergency Resource

Southeast Volusia Humane Society

sevhumanesociety.org/

Learn more, view adoptable pets, or find ways to support one of our local humane societies.

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ASPCA Toxic Plant Database

A searchable database of over 1,000 plants — toxic and non-toxic — for dogs, cats, and horses. Essential for Florida pet owners who want to verify whether a plant in their yard or home is safe.

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