Resources

Helpful Links

Explore a wealth of pet health resources in our library and curated links. Stay informed on veterinary medicine and care.

Helpful 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

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

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Veterinary Legacy Blog
Read about the rich history of veterinary medicine. Dean Emeritus Donald Smith from Cornell University writes about many fascinating subjects. If you enjoyed James Herriot’s tales, you will cherish these interviews with veterinarians describing earning their living and changes in the profession. Current topics of concern to veterinarians and animal lovers complement the dialogue.

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Heartworm Society

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

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Behavior problems

We are dedicated to helping others experience the same joy we share with our own pets. Our insight into the animal’s point of view and awareness of how all our interactions affect them allows us and our pets to have fun and enjoy life together every day.

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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.

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Veterinary Schools in the US

This is a great link to all of the websites of veterinary schools in the United States.

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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.

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Rainbow Bridge

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

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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.

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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

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American Association of Feline Practitioners
The AAFP is like the American Medical Association for cat veterinarians, and has lots of good information regarding feline health

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Veterinary Information Network

VIN is the world’s first and largest online veterinary community

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