
We have provided the following links to websites that provide some useful information on a variety of topics related to veterinary medicine and pet health care. Feel free to send us your favorites.
Local/Community Websites
| New Pet Ownership Choosing a new puppy Breeds of Dogs The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) |
Animal Poisoning National Animal Poison Control Center Plants Toxic to Animals, Introduction -- Vet Med Library, UIUC |
| Heartworm Heartworm Society Novartis Animal Health |
Behavior Behavior problems |
| Pet Loss Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement Rainbow Bridge |
Veterinary Schools Veterinary Schools in the US |
| Government-Sponsored Sites USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service West Nile Virus |
Flea prevention Frontline TopSpot by Merial |
| Veterinary Associations American Veterinary Medical Association American Association of Feline Practitioners Veterinary Information Network |
Local/Community Websites Montville Pet Parents Montville Animal Shelter |
| Microchipping Microchipping |
New Pet Ownership
- Choosing a new puppy This is a nice starter guide of things that you to 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.
- 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.
Animal Poisoning
- National Animal Poison Control Center This website includes a library, links to other sites, and phone numbers for the Poison Control Center.
- Plants Toxic to Animals, Introduction -- Vet Med Library, UIUC Iinformation about toxic plants can be found here. You can search under the common name or the scientific name of the plant.
Heartworm
- Heartworm Society Everything you ever wanted to know about heartworm disease can be found here!
- Novartis Animal Health This site is sponsored by Novartis, the makers of Sentinel, Interceptor and Program, and has useful information on heartworm prevention and flea control for pet owners.
Behavior
- 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!
Pet Loss
- Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement The Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement has set up this site for support during the most difficult time. You will find inspirational stories, grief counseling resources, a 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.
Veterinary Schools
- Veterinary Schools in the US This is a great link to the websites of veterinary schools in the United States.
Government-Sponsored Sites
- 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 items of interest.
Flea prevention
- 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.
Veterinary Associations
- American Veterinary Medical Association
This site is a good starting point to learn more about a variety of topics and latest news in veterinary medicine. - American Association of Feline Practitioners
The AAFP is like the American Medical Association for cat doctors, and contains good information regarding feline health topics. - Veterinary Information Network
VIN is the world's first and largest online veterinary community.
- Montville Pet Parents
A nonprofit, volunteer animal welfare group formed by area residents to improve the Montville Animal Shelter facility. - Montville Animal Shelter
Microchipping
- Microchipping
Information regarding ResQ microchipping system.