The information
provided below is for your convenience and in no way implies an endorsement
by the New Haven Central Hospital for Veterinary Medicine, Inc.
IN
CASE OF EMERGENCY
New
Haven Central Hospital for Veterinary Medicine
(203) 865-0878
Emergency Clinic Open and Staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Animal
Poison Control Center
New Haven Central Hospital relies on the highly trained specialists at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. They remain on the leading edge of veterinary clinical toxicology. If your pet has accidentally ingested a foreign substance we will need to consult with poison control clinicians prior to beginning treatment.
1-888-426-4435
There is a $65 charge for the service which they can bill directly to your credit card at the time of the call. A case number will be provided for our reference.
FINANCIAL
OPTIONS
Following
your pet's hospital stay, an itemized statement will be prepared
for you. All fees must be paid at the time services are rendered.
We accept cash, checks with photo ID and Debit cards. For the convenience
of our clients requesting credit terms, MasterCard, Visa, American
Express and Discover are accepted. You are also invited to apply
for CareCredit,
which is a credit plan that can be used only at participating veterinary
hospitals such as ours.
We invite you
to explore the option of Veterinary
Pet Insurance (VPI) to see if it's right for you and your pet.
ASPCA
Official site of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals
American
Animal Hospital Association
This is also a very good site. It has an excellent animal first aid section,
a good kid's page, and information on animal behavior. Check it out.
Petfinders
Many local shelters and rescue organizations post available animals on
this site. You can search for pets by location, type of pet, etc.
Pets
and Parasites - a good site for companion animal parasite information
OTHER
SITES OF INTEREST
Pet
Vacations - information on traveling with your pet
American Kennel Club (AKC) - everything about purebred dogs,
buying puppies, registration, canine stores, dog competition, pedigree
resources and more
Final Gift Online Memorials - A memorial is a wonderful way to remember a lost pet. It is a place to keep alive the memory of your special bond with your pet. A memory page helps with the grieving process. We make it easy to make an online memorial. All you need to do is click here to get started.
The Purr Project is a non-profit organization whose mission is to match cats that have been abused, abandoned and/or injured with safe homes. Its primary focus is to be a savior for those that would otherwise be euthanized because they have sometimes-serious medical conditions. The Purr Projects calls New Haven Central Hospital for Veterinary Medicine home, but it is a separate organization. For more information, click here.
RECOMMENDED
READING
How
Do I Become a Veterinarian
Working with animals is a challenging but very rewarding career for
animal-lovers. The science of veterinary medicine is every bit as
complicated as human medicine--perhaps even more, because the patients
can't speak! See how veterinarians also work to protect and save animals
in our communities.
Ordering Information
Gale
P.O. Box 9187
Farmington Hills, MI 48333-9187
1-800-877-4253
"How
to be Your Dog's Best Friend: The Classic Training Manual for Dog Owners,"
The Monks of New Skete Little/Brown Rev and Update 9/2002
"Kindred
Spirits: How the Remarkable Bond Between Humans and Animals Can Change
the Way We Live,"
Dr. Allen M. Shoen, MS, DVM Broadway 2/2002
"Pets
Need Dental Care, Too" An
informative article about dental care for your pet. (Click
here)
"The Other End of the Leash," Patricia
McConnell Ballantine Books 6/2002
Wildlife
Care for Birds and Mammals For
backyard rehabilitators, rehabilitation centers, parents, teachers,
librarians includes initial care, first aid, habitat design, formulas,
diets, basic rehabilitation, and release. Appendix, references,
recommended manuals.