In addition to the Pet Health Care Library, we have provided the following links to websites that provide some great information on a variety of topics related to veterinary medicine and pet health care. We will update this page frequently, and 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!

General Info

• Heartworm Society    Everything you ever wanted to know about heartworm disease can be found here!
• What to do with orphaned animals This is the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine's Wild Life Ward link. They you will find out what they recommend for orphaned animals.
• Pet Wellness Center  It has rebates for  Novartis products bought at the veterinary hospital. It also has a lot of information about wellness.
• National Animal Poison Control Center - This is the website of the National Animal Poison Control Center. It includes a library, links to other sites, and phone numbers for the poison control center.
• Plants Toxic to Animals, Introduction -- Vet Med Library, UIUC - A lot of information about toxic plants can be found here. You can search under common name or scientific name of the plant.

Dog Info

• Choosing a new puppy  This is a nice starter guide of things that you should consider when you are thinking about getting a puppy
• Breeds of Dogs A quick reference guide to many breeds of dogs, including photos and brief descriptions of each breed's characteristics.

Cat Info

• 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.
• 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

Training & Behavior

• http://karenpryoracademy.com/about Karen Pryor Academy for dog trainers
• http://www.clickertraining.com/ Karen Pryor's website for people to learn more about clicker trianign their dogs.
• http://www.animalbehavior.net This is an awesome site for both cats and dogs of all ages. It is addresses all kinds of behavioral issues as well as teaching you how to be a "positive pet parent".
• Behavior problems  Founded by Brian Kilcommons and Sharon Wilson, best-selling authors and recognized experts on animal training and behavior, this site is a terrific resource for advice on a variety of behavioral problems. If you want to learn more about feline housesoiling, barking dogs, aggression, or any other behavioral problem, check this one out! 

Products We Recommend

• Advantage Flea Control -This site is sponsored by Bayer Animal Health, the makers of new K9 Advantix for dogs and Advantage flea control for dogs and cats. It is loaded with information about fleas and flea control.
• 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.
• Frontline TopSpot by Merial - Sponsored by the makers of Frontline TopSpot for flea and tick control, this site has basic information about fleas and ticks as well as TopSpot questions and answers
• Premier- This company makes several good products from leashes and leaders to toys and food puzzles. Call us to recommend appropriate products for your pet!
• Royal Canin- We carry the dematology line of this premium diet.  For pet's with food allergies we recommend rabbit and potato, or duck and potato. 
  

Pet Owners

• Email reminders of when to give your pet medications Sign up for monthly email reminders of when to give your pet medications.
• Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement -We have all experienced the pain of losing a pet. The Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement has set up this site for support during this most difficult time. You will find inspirational stories, grief counselling resources, hotline number and many other resources.
• Rainbow Bridge - Anyone who has ever lost a pet should visit this wonderful site. It is a terrific tribute to our lost family members

Other

• Veterinary Schools in the US - This is a great link to all of 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 Diseases, foot and mouth disease, and many other things.
• West Nile Virus - This site is maintainted 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.
• 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
• Veterinary Information Network - VIN is the world's first and largest online veterinary community

The following is a list of veterinary friends- please feel free to visit them if you are in their neighborhood!

Toronto, Ontario veterinarian Allen Gignac, Yorkville Animal Hospital http://www.yorkvilleanimalhospital.ca

Fort Oglethorpe, GA veterinarian Walter Britt Schaffeld, Animal Medical Center http://www.petvetsite.com

Morgantown, WV veterinarian Steve Zucker, Animal Medical Center http://www.morgantownamc.com

Colchester, CT veterinarian Janet Ford, Paw Prints Animal Hospital http://www.pawprintsah.com

Addison, TX veterinarian David Landers, Brookhaven Pet Hospital http://www.brookhavenpet.com

Plymouth, MA veterinarian Norm Stillman, Court Street Animal Hospital http://www.courtstreetvet.com

China Grove, NC veterinarian Scott R. Vaughan, China Grove Animal Hospital http://www.chinagroveah.com

Issaquah, WA veterinarian Lisa Bennett, Beaver Lake Animal Hospital http://www.beaverlakeah.com

Adelaide, Australia veterinarian Mark Reeve, Tea Tree Gully Vet Hosp http://www.teatreegullyvethospital.com.au

Clinton Township, MI veterinarian Hardev Saini, Great Lakes Animal Hospital http://www.greatlakesvets.com

Baltimore, MD veterinarian Sue Reiter, Rosedale Animal Hospital http://www.rosedaleah.com

Nanuet, NY veterinarian Michael Goldmann, Nanuet Animal Hospital http://www.nanuetanimalhospital.com

Cincinnati, OH veterinarian Richard Seaman, Madeira Veterinary Hospital http://www.madeira-vet.com

Garden City Park, NY veterinarian Keith Niesenbaum, Crawford Dog and Cat Hospital http://www.crawforddogandcathospital.com

Istanbul, Turkey veterinarian Akif Demerel, Istanbul Veterinary Polyclinic http://www.istanbulvet.com

Saanichton, BC Canada veterinarian Nick Shaw, Shaw Pet and Equine Hospitals http://www.petsareourpassion.com

Brooklyn, NY veterinarian Jo Ann Greenberg, Atlantic Animal Care http://www.atlanticvet.com

Chilliwack, BC Canada veterinarian Josephine Banyard, Little Mountain Veterinary Clinic http://www.littlemountainvet.com

Sioux Falls, SD veterinarian Angie Anderson, Heather Ridge Pet Hospital http://www.HeatherRidgePet.com

Stuart, FL veterinarian Gary Zinderman, Animal Health and Healing Center http://www.stuartvet.com

Parker, CO veterinarian Shawn Seibel, Advanced Pet Care of Parker http://www.apcofparker.com

Palm Desert, CA veterinarian Lillian M Roberts, Country Club Animal Clinic http://countryclubdvm.com

Jacksonville, FL veterinarian Barbara Kempf, Parkway Animal Hospital http://www.parkwayanimaljax.com

Farmers Branch, TX veterinarian David Landers, Valley View Pet Health Center http://www.vvphc.com