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!

• Pet Health Insurance   A good idea to insure access to what veterinary medicine has to offer your pet. 
• Veterinary Pet Insurance   A link to one of the better known and longer standing pet insurance companies.
• PetsBest  The founder of Veterinary Pet Insurance has a newer and better insurnace for your pet!
• 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!
• Diagnostic Kitty Litter (Pet Ecology)  The best litter for keeping your cats healthy and the environment safe!  Check it out. 
• Healthy Pet  American Animal Hospital Association site for pet owners.  Great and informative site from a reputable source!
• 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! 
• Care Credit  A no interest credit card type plan for your pet's good veterinary medical health care.  Care Credit is easy to apply for and there is a high rate of acceptance.
• 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 counselling resources, a 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.
• Frontline TopSpot by Merial   Sponsored by the makers of Frontline TopSpot for flea and tick control, this site has basic information about fleas and ticks as well as TopSpot questions and answers
• Rainbow Bridge   Anyone who has ever lost a pet should visit this wonderful site. It is a terrific tribute to our lost family members
• Pet Photography Have your pet photographed by Lightworks!  This very artistic and well known photographer, pet owner, and local resident takes the time to produce that special photographic element.  Faimily, pets, and individual photography, on site or on location.
• West Nile Virus   This site is maintainted 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