Hendersonville Pet Owner Resources

Urgent/Emergency Care

At Paws & Claws, your pet’s health and happiness are always our priority.  While our team is here to provide exceptional daycare, boarding, and grooming services, we know there may be times when your pet needs additional veterinary care and support.

To help support our clients, we’ve partnered with trusted local veterinary hospitals that provide both general practice and urgent/emergency care services. Whether your pet needs routine medical care or more immediate attention, these teams are here to help when you need them most.

Pet Health, Behavior & Info Sites

• Animal Poison Control Center – For any animal poison-related emergency or if worried your pet ate something toxic.
• Pet Health Network – Find a breadth of health answers about your pet.
• HomeAgain & AKC Reunite Microchips & PetLink – Register & update your pet’s microchip information.
• Pet Health Insurance Buyer's Guide - ASPCA's pet insurance buying guide.
• APHIS Pet Travel – USDA's information on domestic and international pet travel.
• Pets & Parasites – Recommendations for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of pet parasite infections.
• Heartworm Society – Learn more about deadly heartworms and what you can do to protect your pet.
• CDC Rabies Information - Everything you need to know about the rabies virus.
• CDC Zoonotic Diseases - Learn about the risks of diseases people get from animals. 
• Rainbow Bridge – A grief support community for those who are hurting from the death of a beloved pet.
• American Kennel Club
• Dog Owner's Guide – A nice starter guide of things to consider when thinking about getting a puppy.
• International Cat Care - Resources, support and advice that help you better care for your cats.
• The ASPCA – Exists to promote humane principles, prevent cruelty and alleviate fear, pain, and suffering in animals.
• Humane Society of the United States – Promotes the protection and adoption of all animals.