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

» Heartworm Society

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

» Dog 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.

» 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.

» 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.

» 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.

» 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 Interceptor and Program, and has useful information on heartworm prevention and flea control for pet owners.

» Frontline Flea Control by Merial

Sponsored by the makers of Frontline for flea and tick control, this site has basic information about fleas and ticks as well as Frontline questions and answers

» 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.

» 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.

» 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 largest online professional veterinary community.