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!

New Pets/Tips for New Pet Owners

• Choosing a New Puppy 
  This is a nice starter guide of things that you should consider when you are thinking about getting a puppy.
• 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.
• How to Choose a Kitten
  This is a helpful article that provides tips to people wanting to adopt a kitten; tips such as choosing a kitten that fits your lifestyle & home, as well as providing the steps to take after adoption.
• 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!

Poison Control, Marijuana and Plant Toxicity in Pets

• 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.
• 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.
• Marijuana Intoxication in Dogs and Cats
  This article goes over the signs to spot in a pet going through marijuana toxicity, the adverse affects of marijuana in pets, and it can be treated.

Heartworm, Flea & Tick, and Preventatives

• Heartworm Society   
  Everything you ever wanted to know about heartworm disease can be found here!
• Sentinel Spectrum by Virbac
  This site is sponsored by Novartis, the makers of Sentinel and Sentinel Spectrum and has useful information on heartworm prevention and flea control for pet owners.
• Frontline Plus by Merial
  Sponsored by the makers of Frontline Plus and NexGard for flea and tick control, this site has basic information about fleas and ticks as well as Frontline questions and answers
• 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 loss

• Rainbow Bridge
  Anyone who has ever lost a pet should visit this wonderful site. It is a terrific tribute to our lost family members
• 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, hotline number and many other resources.

Veterinary Help, Info and Sources

• Veterinary Schools in the US  
  This is a great link to all of the websites of veterinary schools in the United States.
• 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
• eVetSite Systems
  Makes it easy for veterinarians or their staff to create a professional and educational veterinary hospital website. eVetSite Systems makes web site design easy and affordable!