Our Resources

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!

Cat Rescue

Cat Rescue, Inc. is a non-profit, all volunteer 501(c)(3) organization help promote low cost spay and neuter.

Care Credit

CareCredit, a GE Money Company, gives you convenient payment options so you can get the procedure you want, when you want it.

Scratch Pay

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.

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

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.

Rainbow Bridge

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

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 first and largest online veterinary community

Pet Nanny

Only count among their staff the most responsible, reliable, loving, caring, Animal Care Professionals, who receive extensive training and go through rigorous background checking

Progressive Pet Insurance

With pet health insurance, you can guard against illnesses or accidents before they happen.

Quit Smoking Community

An article about the dangers of smoking and the health threat to pets.