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

• 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!

• 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.

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

• USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

• 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 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