Popular Links

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!

• Choosing a new puppy
  This is a nice starter guide of things that you should consider when you are thinking about getting a puppy. 
• 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 housesoiling, barking dogs, aggression, or any other behavioral problem, check this one out!  
• 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.
• 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.
• Rainbow Bridge 
  Anyone who has ever lost a pet should visit this wonderful site. It is a terrific tribute to our lost family members
• 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 US, as well as information on disease transmission, symptoms, etc.
• Pet Health Network  
  A great site for excellent dog and cat health and disease information
• Dog and Cat Breeds
  A quick reference guide to many breeds of dogs and cats, including photos and brief descriptions of each breed's characteristics.
• 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.
• Veterinary Schools in the US
  This is a great link to all of the websites of veterinary schools in the United States.
• Companion Animal Parasite Council
  The Companion Animal Parasite Council is devoted to helping the public understand the parasite disease threats both they, and their pets, are exposed to daily.  They cover topics such as internal parasites, such as intestinal worms, and external parasites, such as ticks, and how to help prevent or minimize you and your pet's exposure to the diseases that are transmitted.
• 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 lots of good information regarding feline health
• Veterinary Information Network
  VIN is the world's first and largest online veterinary community
  
• USDA Rural Development Support
  This site connects to information about the USDA Rural and Business Loan and Grant programs