Northwest Animal Hospital

3506 N 72nd St
Omaha, NE 68134

(402)572-1280

www.nwahomaha.com

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- Almost 50 Years of Experience

- Compassionate, Affordable Health Care for Your Pets

- Emergency Care Available

(402) 572-1280

 

Hours

Mon - Fri:8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sun: Closed

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Learn More About Caring for Your Pet

Northwest Animal Hospital provides the following links to websites that provide some great information on a variety of topics related to veterinary medicine and pet health care. 

We'll update this page frequently and we would love to hear your ideas on links that you would like to see us add to this page to share with other pet owners. 

Feel free to send us your favorites. If we like them, we will add them to our list!

 

Important Links About Animals

American Veterinary Medical Association

This site is a good starting point to learn more about a variety of topics, including feline injection-site sarcomas and the latest subjects in veterinary medicine.

 

American Association of Feline Practitioners

The AAFP is like the American Medical Association for cat doctors and has lots of good information regarding feline health.

 

Choosing a New Puppy

This is a nice starter guide of things that you should consider when you are thinking about getting a puppy.

 

Heartworm Society

Everything you ever wanted to know about heartworm disease can be found here!

 

Behavior Problems

We are dedicated to helping others experience the same joy we share with our own pets. Our insight into the animal’s point of view and awareness of how all our interactions affect them allows us and our pets to have fun and enjoy life together every day. 

 

The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

The Cat Fanciers' Association website has lots of pictures, as well as information on cat breeds, cat care, upcoming cat shows, and much more.

 

Veterinary Schools in the US

This is a great link to all the websites of veterinary schools in the United States.

 

USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

The USDA maintains this website with information on a variety of animal health related topics, including the latest news on such things as mad cow disease, foot-and-mouth disease, and many other things.

 

Frontline Flea Control

From Merial, the makers of Frontline. Northwest Animal Hospital recommends Frontline to control fleas and reduce flea-related skin and health problems.

 

Novartis Animal Health

This site is sponsored by Novartis, the makers of Sentinel, Interceptor, and Program, and has useful information on heartworm prevention and flea control for pet owners.

 

Rainbow Bridge

Anyone who has ever lost a pet should visit this wonderful site. It is a terrific tribute to our lost family members.

 

West Nile Virus

This site is maintained by the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta and has the latest information on the spread of West Nile virus in the US, as well as information on disease transmission, symptoms, etc.

 

Veterinary Information Network

VIN is the world's first and largest online veterinary community.

 

eVetSites - Veterinary Professional Websites

Makes it easy for veterinarians or their staff to create a professional and educational veterinary hospital website. eVetsite Systems makes website design easy and affordable!

 

Hill's Pet Foods

Makers of prescription pet foods that help manage conditions such as diabetes, kidney failure, liver disease, urinary stones, and obesity.

 

Royal Canin

Another prescription pet food company.

 

Purina Veterinary Diets

 

Eye Disease in Dogs and Cats

Information about common eye problems such as glaucoma, cataracts, conjunctivitis as well as eyelid problems including cherry eye and entropion.

 

Pet Loss and Grief Information from the American Veterinary Medical Association

Discusses euthanasia and grief associated with the loss of such good friends

 

Speaking for Spot by Nancy Kay, DVM - Interview From NPR

A book about making medical decisions for your pet

 

Local Links 

Nebraska Humane Society NHS Licensing and Laws Information

 

Omaha's New Dangerous Dog Ordinance (from the NE Humane Society)

 

Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine

 

Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine

 

Call on Almost 50 Years of Pet Expertise

Locally owned and operated Northwest Animal Hospital has been in business since 1972. We draw on almost 50 years of combined experience to offer you personal, family-centered veterinary services.

Call  (402) 572-1280 or visit us today.