Resources
Internet Resources
Dr. Erwin's Professional Memberships
American Veterinary Medical Association: http://avma.org/- International Veterinary Acupuncture Society: http://ivas.org/
- American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association: http://ahvma.org/
- International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care: http://www.iaahpc.org/
- International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management: http://www.ivapm.org/
- Canine Rehabilitation Institute: http://www.caninerehabilitation.com/
- Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement: http://www.aplb.org
Dr. Erwin's Articles in Print:
- The Virginia Dog Magazine: http://www.thevirginiadog.com
- Va-Md-Washington DC Dog Magazine: http://www.vamddcdog.com
Local Specialty and Referral Practices:
- The Life Center, Leesburg, VA: http://www.tlcvets.com
- The Hope Center, Vienna, VA: http://www.hopecenter.com
- SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Care, Fairfax, VA: http://www.southpaws.com
- The Regional Veterinary Referral Center, Springfield, VA: http://www.vetreferralcenter.com
- VCA Veterinary Referral Associates, Gaithersburg, MD: http://www.vcaspecialtyvets.com
- Eastern Veterinary Blood Bank: http://evbb.com
Pet Cemeteries:
- Pet Ecoforest: http://www.petecoforest.com/
- Noah's Ark Pet Cemetery: (703) 573-8800
Pet Health Library:
- Bone Cancer Dogs: http://bonecancerdogs.org
- http://www.veterinarypartner.com/
Pet Hospice:
- Brighthaven: http://www.brighthaven.org
- The Nikki Hospice Foundation for Pets: http://www.pethospice.org/
- Pet Hospice and Education Center: http://www.shearerpethospital.com
- Spirits in Transition: http://www.spiritsintransition.org
Pet Loss Support:
Animal Hospice - Compassionate Crossings: http://www.animalhospice.org/- Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement: http://aplb.org/index.html
- The Argus Institute: http://www.argusinstitute.colostate.edu/
- Beezer and Boomer: Transforming Pain into Peace, Doug Koktavy: www.BeezerAndBoomer.com
- Day by Day Pet Caregiver Support: http://www.daybydaypetsupport.com
- Grief Watch: http://www.griefwatch.com
- Heal From Pet Loss, Karen A. Litzenger, MA, LPC: http://www.HealFromPetLoss.com
- Pet Loss Grief Support Website: http://petloss.com/
- Pet Loss Support Page: http://www.pet-loss.net
- Veterinary Wisdom for Pet Parents: http://www.veterinarywisdom.com
Rehabilitation and Physical Fitness Products
- Able Pet-Rehabilitative and Assistive Products for Animals with Special Needs: http://www.ablepet.com
- Animal Ortho Care: Mobility Devices for Pets: Derrick Campana: http://www.animalorthocare.com
- Canine Icer - Unique and Innovative Wraps for Dogs: http://www.canineicer.com
- Clean Run Magazine: http://www.cleanrun.com
- Dog Leggs Therapeutic and Rehabilitative Products: http://www.dogleggs.com
- Eddie's Wheels- Help for Handicapped Pets: http://www.eddieswheels.com
- The Help 'Em Up Harness with Hip Lift: http://www.helpemup.com
- K9 Carts - The Pet Mobility Experts: http://www.k9carts.com
- Thera-paw: Ultimate Support for Painful and Injured Paws: http://www.therapaw.com
- Thundershirt for Dog Anxiety: http://www.thundershirt.com
- Walkabout Harnesses: http://www.walkaboutharness.com
- Wizard of Paws Physical Rehabilitation for Animals: http://www.wizardofpaws.net
Spiritual and Emotional Support
- Rev. Bonnie J. Berger, Interfaith Minister: http://www.ringinlove.com
- Dr. Robin Norris, Windward Optimal Health: http://www.windwardoptimalhealth.com
Steps to Ensure Lifetime Care for Your Pets:
Swim Therapy for Pets:
- Northern Virginia Animal Swim Center, http://www.animalswimcenter.com/
Pet Friendly Artisans:
- Penny Hauffe: http://www.nielor.com/pennypaint/
- Ellen Zangla Photography: http://www.ellenzanglaphotography.com/