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!

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, 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.