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

• 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 housesoiling, 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, 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.

• Feline Hyperthyroid Treatment Center State of the art hospital for treatment of hyperthyoid cats with radioiodine therapy.

• 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.

• 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.

• Rainbow Bridge

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

• 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

• Indoor Cat Initiative 

• Animal behavior questions Check out Dr Yin's website with simple answers to complicated behavioral questions.

•  Pet Health Insurance information Resource