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!
- AAHA:
We are an accredited member of AAHA. The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is an international association of more than 42,000 veterinary care providers who treat companion animals.
- Our AAHA Website:
Please visit our hospital's website, serviced by AAHA
- 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:
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.
- 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.
- Plants Toxic to Animals, -- Vet Med Library, UC, Davis: A lot of information about toxic plants can be found here. You can search under the common name or the 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: The USDA maintains this website with information on a variety of animal diseases, foot and mouth disease, and many other things.
- Rainbow Bridge: Anyone who has ever lost a pet should visit this wonderful site. It is a terrific tribute to our lost family members
- Canine Influenza: This site is maintained by the American Veterinary Medical Association and has the latest information on the spread of Canine Influenza 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
- WebMD For Pets: WebMD also has a site for pets! Great source of information.
- Missouri Veterinary Medical Association: This site has some helpful links.
