Client Resources
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.
General Links
- Purchasing Pet Drugs Online: Buyer Beware
- Consumers should be cautious when buying pet drugs online and should not let Internet pharmacies evaluate their pets. [video]
- Petplan Pet Insurance
- Petplan pet insurance is the most trusted pet health insurance provider. After 30 years of protecting pets around the world, today Petplan is recommended by more veterinarians and pet owners than any other pet insurance provider and for good reason.
- Embrace Pet Insurance
- There's pet insurance and there's... Embrace. We're one of the nation's highest-rated pet insurance companies. Pet parents choose us because we cover more stuff, we reimburse you more when you claim, and we're rated over 9 out of 10 in customer service.
- 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
- A lot of information about toxic plants can be found here. You can search under common name or scientific name of the plant.
- 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 house-soiling, 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.
- Rainbow Bridge
- Anyone who has ever lost a pet should visit this wonderful site. It is a terrific tribute to our lost family members.
- 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 Disease, foot and mouth disease, and many other infectious diseases and public health concerns.
- 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.
- Veterinary Information Network
- VIN is the world's first and largest online veterinary community.
- Veterinary Schools in the US
- This is a great link to all of the websites of veterinary schools in the United States.
Dog Related Links
- Choosing a new puppy
- This is a nice starter guide of things that you should consider when 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!
Cat Related Links
- Cornell Feline Health Center
- The Feline Health Center is a veterinary medical specialty center devoted to improving the health and well-being of cats everywhere.
- 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.
- 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.