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
- Puppy Buying Tips A comprehensive guide of things 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.
- Bringing Home a New Cat A website designed to prepare your family for the arrival of a new cat or kitten.
Animal Poisoning
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center This website includes a library, links to other sites, and phone numbers for the Poison Control Center.
Heartworm
- American Heartworm Society Everything you ever wanted to know about heartworm disease can be found here.
Behavior
- My
Smart Puppy Behavior Site 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.
- Cat Behavior Tips Covers various problems including aggression, litter box problems, destructive scratching, etc.
- ASPCA Virtual Pet Behaviorist The ASPCA has a website giving you virtual access to expert behaviorist’s tips for many common problems concerning pets.
Pet Loss
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Coping with the loss of a Pet Information about grief and loss and ideas to help cope with the loss of a pet.
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Abbey Glen Pet Memorial Park Information about grief and how to cope with the loss of a pet.
Veterinary Associations/Schools
- American Veterinary Medical Association This website 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 veterinary community.
- Veterinary Schools in the US This is a great link to the world of academic veterinary medicine in the United States.
- American Association of Feline Practitioners The AAFP is like the American Medical Association for cat doctors, and contains good information regarding feline health topics.
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/Tick prevention
- Frontline Plus by Merial Sponsored by the makers of Frontline Plus for flea and tick control, this site has information about fleas and ticks as well as Frontline questions and answers.
- Montville Pet Parents A non-profit, volunteer animal welfare group formed by area residents to improve the Montville Animal Shelter facility. Helping the local animals in need is their ambition.
- Montville Animal Shelter
- Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter A shelter for dogs and cats that need homes. During their stay, these animals receive excellent care and the skilled adoption counselors help potential adopters find the perfect pet.
- Petfinder Looking to adopt an animal in need, petfinder will assist in finding your family a new pet, from cats and dogs to ferrets and horses.
Microchipping
- ResQ Micrchip Information regarding the ResQ microchipping system.
- Microchip Lookup A search engine to look up active microchips.
Parasites
- Common Pet Parasites Expert articles regarding the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of parasitic infections.
Pet Dental Care
- American Veterinary Dental College This website has information on pet dental health and dental disease prevention.
General Animal Health Information
- Veterinary Partner This website will give you valuable information regarding any of your pet’s health or behavior issues.
- Pet Place Over 15,000 vet approved articles all about your beloved companion animal.

