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The United Animal Welfare Fund, Inc. (UAWF.org) aims to provide users with information that promotes understanding of animal care, health, behavior, and welfare. This includes topics such as animal treatment options, preventative care, and the overall well-being of animals. However, UAWF does not provide specific advice tailored to individual situations. For diagnosis, treatment, or professional guidance, we strongly recommend consulting qualified veterinarians, trainers, behaviorists, or other animal care professionals.

In general, it is not the intention of The United Animal Welfare Fund, Inc. (UAWF.org) to provide specific advice to users of its website, but rather to provide users with information to help them better understand animal care, health, diagnosed conditions, and the current range of approaches related to animal welfare, care, treatments, prevention, screening, and supportive care. UAWF urges users to consult with a qualified veterinarian, trainer, behaviorist or other animal professional for diagnosis and for answers to their personal questions.

The content, products, and services offered on this site should not be used as a substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. UAWF.org and its services do not constitute veterinary or medical advice or care. Always seek the guidance of a licensed veterinarian or animal care expert for any concerns regarding your pet's health or behavior. If your pet is experiencing a medical emergency, please contact a qualified veterinarian or your nearest emergency veterinary clinic immediately.

Nothing in the content, products or services should be considered, or used as a substitute for, medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. This site and its services do not constitute the practice of any qualified veterinarian, trainer, behaviorist or other animal professional. You should always talk to your qualified veterinarian, trainer, behaviorist or other animal professional for diagnosis and treatment, including your animals specific needs. None of the products or services offered through this website represents or warrants that any particular service or product is safe, appropriate or effective for you and/or your animal. We advise users to always seek the advice of a qualified veterinarian, trainer, behaviorist or other animal professional with any questions regarding health, behavioral, medical or other conditions. If you have or suspect that your animal may have a medical problem or condition, please contact a qualified veterinarian immediately.

The content, products and services offered herein are here to assist consumers on pet health care and other issues that may affect their daily lives.

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The United Animal Welfare Fund, Inc. (UAWF.org), does not endorse or recommend any specific commercial products, services, or processes. Mentions of any products, services, or organizations on UAWF’s website do not imply endorsement or recommendation.

UAWF’s website may provide links to external sites for informational purposes and user convenience. Upon selecting an external link, users leave the UAWF website and are subject to the privacy and security policies of the respective external site owners. UAWF does not control or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, completeness, or timeliness of information on these external websites.

Additionally, UAWF:

Does not endorse organizations or their products/services associated with linked external websites.
Is not responsible for the content or transmissions users may encounter on external websites.
Cannot authorize the use of copyrighted materials found on external websites; users must seek permission directly from the source.
Does not guarantee that linked websites comply with Section 508 (Accessibility Requirements) of the Rehabilitation Act.

Press releases or public materials will only be posted on the UAWF website if they are developed by or for UAWF.

This disclaimer is intended to ensure transparency and to encourage users to make informed decisions regarding their animal welfare needs.

In general, it is not UAWF's intention to provide specific advice to users of its website, but rather to discuss topics such as animal treatment options, preventative care, and the overall well-being of animals. However, UAWF does not provide specific advice tailored to individual situations. For diagnosis, treatment, or professional guidance, we strongly recommend consulting qualified veterinarians, trainers, behaviorists, or other animal care professionals.

UAWF urges users to consult with qualified veterinarians, trainers, behaviorists, or other animal care professionals for diagnosis and for answers to their personal circumstances/situations.

Reviewed: 12/3/2024