In addition to the Pet Healthcare 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 healthcare. We will 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!

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

Breeds of Dogs  A quick reference guide to many breeds of dogs, including photos and brief descriptions of each breed's characteristics.

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

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 house soiling, barking dogs, aggression, or any other behavioral problem, check this one out!

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 counseling resources, a hotline number, and many other resources.

  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  A lot of information about toxic plants can be found here. They are listed under their common names.

  The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)  The Cat Fanciers' Association website has many pictures as well as information on cat breeds, cat care, upcoming cat shows, and much more.

  Veterinary Schools in the U.S.  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 disease and foot and mouth disease to name just a few.

  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 there is useful information for pet owners on heartworm prevention and flea control.


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

 The Winn Feline Foundation The Winn Feline Foundation enhances the relationship between cats and humans by fostering improvements in feline health through research and education. The goal of the Winn Feline Foundation is to help cats live longer and healthier lives. Go to www.catwellness.org.

  The Animal Rescue Site  The Animal Rescue Site focuses the power of the Internet on a specific need - providing food for some of the 27 million unwanted animals give to shelters in the U.S. every year. Each click on the purple "Click Here to Give - it's FREE" provides food and care for a rescued animal living at a shelter or sanctuary. Funding for food and care is paid for by site sponsors. Go to www.theanimalrescuesite.com.

  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 U.S. 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.

  American Association of Feline Practitioners  The AAFP is like the American Medical Association for cat doctors and has a large amount of good information regarding feline health.