In addition to our Pet Health Library, we have provided the following links to websites that provide helpful information on a variety of topics related to veterinary medicine and pet health care. 

Associations & Organizations

AAHA - American Animal Hospital Association

AVMA - 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.

AAFP - 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.

AAV - Association of Avian Veterinarians

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.

American Kennel Club

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.

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.

Veterinary Schools in the US  
This is a great link to all of the websites of veterinary schools in the United States.

The Spayed Club
The Spayed Club is a Pennsylvania non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing low cost spay/neuter for animals in the Greater Philadelphia area, in effort to eliminate euthanasia of pets.



Health and General Interest

Cornell University's Feline Health Education Videos

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.

Care for Pets
by the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Dog Owner's Guide is the online magazine for all pet owners.

PetDiets.com

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.

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.

ASPCA Poison Control Center

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 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


Specific Concerns

Behavior

Animal Behavior Network 
Improving Relationships between People and Pets!

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!

The Family Dog 
Very informative site about pet training and animal behavior.


Diabetes

Feline Diabetes

SugarCats.com

Canine and Feline Diabetes Information


Epilepsy

Canine Epilepsy Information

Epilepsy Foundation


Chronic Renal Failure - Cats

Feline CRF Information Center


Oncology

Angel Care Animal Cancer Center

Special Care Foundation for Companion Animals


Hearing Loss

Deaf Dogs Association

Pet Loss

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.

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

PetLoss.com
A gentle and compassionate website for pet lovers who are grieving over the death of a pet or an ill pet.

Providing for Your Pet's Future Without You


Dentistry

All Pets Dental


Heartworm Disease

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

Companion Animal Parasite Council


Exotics

Ferret Health Care

FerretCentral.org

Hamster Health 

House Rabbit Society

Herp and Green Iguana Information Collection

Turtle and Tortoise Care and Conservation

Those Majestic MaCaws

ProParrot Rescue Organization


Pet Adoptions & Rescue Groups

Petfinder.com

Brookline Labrador Retriever Rescue

Collie Rescue of Southeastern Pennsylvania

Greyhound Rescue

Kitty Cottage

Last Chance Ranch Equine Rescue

Mid Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League

Siamese Cat Rescue

The Bailey Foundation