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!


Flea, Tick  and Heartworm Preventatives
Advantage                                             Comfortis

K9 Advantix                                           Capstar

Frontline                                                Preventic Collar

Revolution                                             Proheart 6

Heartgard Plus                                       Interceptor  


General Information
Care Credit
CareCredit works just like a credit card, but is exclusive for healthcare services. However, you get the opportunity for no interest financing every time you use it. You can use the card for unforeseen emergencies or for planned procedures such as professional dental cleanings.  

Oral Assesment, Treatment and Plan
Oral disease is one of the most common, yet serious health problems in veterinary medicine, affecting approximately 80% of dogs and 70% of cats by age three.  Learn more about oral disease here.

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.

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. 
 
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!
 
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. 

American Heartworm Society   
Everything you ever wanted to know about heartworm disease can be found here! 
  
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 and Non-toxic -- ASPCA
A lot of information about both toxic and non-toxic plants can be found here. You can search under common name or scientific name of the plant as well as for cats, dogs, or horses. 
  
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. 
 

Organizations and Associations
American Veterinary Medical Association

Florida Veterinary Medical Association

American Animal Hospital Association

Christian Veterinary Mission
An organization focused on using veterinary medicine to serve others and share the gospel of Christ.  Actions are focus from private practices to forgein long-term missions.

C-12 Group 
Goup of business owners who follow Biblical standards for their business.  Monthly meetings offer Christ centered counsel on business as well as personal issues.
 
Veterinary Schools in the US  
Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC).  This is a great link to all of the websites of veterinary schools in the United States. 
  
 
Website Sponsors 
Veterinary Information Network (VIN)
VIN is the world's first and largest online veterinary community
 
eVetSite Systems
makes it easy for veterinarians or their staff to create a professional and educational veterinary hospital website. eVetSite Systems makes web site design easy and affordable!