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!

Growing up with Pets
Growing up with pets is an educational program devoted to bringing parents a resource for information and advise on how to help them foster strong, healthy relationships between their children and their pets.

Choosing a New Puppy  
This is a nice starter guide of things that you should consider when you are thinking about getting a puppy.

Partners in Animal Health
This is a collection of innovative, reliable resources for pet owners, developed by veterinary experts at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine.

Canine Health

Veterinary Partner 
VeterinaryPartner.com is here to support your veterinarian and you in the care of your companion animals by providing reliable, up-to-date animal health information from the veterinarians and experts of the Veterinary Information Network (VIN), the world's first and largest online veterinary database and community.

Heartworm Society   
Everything you ever wanted to know about heartworm disease can be found here!

Advantage Flea Control
This site is sponsored by Bayer Animal Health, the makers of new K9 Advantix for dogs and Advantage flea control for dogs and cats. It is loaded with information about fleas and flea control.

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.

Frontline Plus by Merial
Sponsored by the makers of Frontline Plus for flea and tick control, this site has basic information about fleas and ticks as well as Frontline Plus questions and answers.

Companion Animal Parasite Council  
CAPC is an independent council of veterinarians and other animal health-care professionals established to create guidelines for the optimal control of internal and external parasites that threaten the health of pets and people.

DogsandTicks.com 
Dog and Tick Tips:  Learn about tick diseases in dogs, what to watch out for, prevelance maps, recent news coverage and much more.

Itchnot.com

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 plants.

Ohio State University Indoor Pet Initiative
This site extends the popular Indoor Cat Initiative, which has helped enrich the lives of cats and strengthen the human-cat bond for nearly a decade. The recent addition of a board-certified veterinary behaviorist and two applied animal behaviorists to our College now allows us to expand to include more companion species, starting with dogs. Please take advantage of this wealth of information for your own pets, as well as those of your friends, family, colleagues and clients.

Behavior

High Goal Farm  
High Goal Farm is home to the Capital District's premier dog training facility. 

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!

Services at Tufts Animal Behavior Clinic

American Humane Association Animal Behavior Resources Institute
ABRIonline.org is a non-profit organization where leading professionals in animal behavior and training can share their expertise and experience with the larger community of companion animal professionals.

Association of Pet Dog Trainers - JANUARY is TRAIN YOUR DOG MONTH
Make training a part of your everyday life with your dog!

Nutrition

Dogaware.com 
Diets and health infomation for man's best friend.

Your Pet's Nutritional Needs  
A science-based guide for pet owners from the National Research Council.

Royal Canin Diets 
The Royal Canin website offers research, answers to commonly asked nutrition questions, informative videos, and even an interactive pet section to gain deep understanding of how nutrition can help with all aspects of pet health.

Losing Your Beloved Friend 

Rainbow Bridge
Anyone who has ever lost a pet should visit this wonderful site. It is a terrific tribute to our lost family members.

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, hotline number and many other resources.

Veterinary Wisdom
Preparing for the loss of your beloved pet - Veterinary Wisdom will guide you through the difficult, but important decisions that create a loving and meaningful good-bye for your pet.

Custom Pet Urns
Luke Thornton is a master artisan woodworker with over 40 years of experience. He has created an exclusive line of commissioned urns and keepsakes designed and created using the beautiful hardwoods of the Pacific Northwest. These handmade urns are one-of-a-kind with a natural beauty befitting a dignified memorial.