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.

• Choosing a new puppy  This is a nice starter guide of things that you should consider when you are thinking about getting a puppy
• Animal Behavior Issues  Dr. Sophia Yin answers many questions about animal behavior and offers great training suggestions.
• Breeds of Dogs A quick reference guide to many breeds of dogs, including photos and brief descriptions of each breed's characteristics.
• Heartworm Society    Everything you ever wanted to know about heartworm disease can be found here!
• Veterinary Partners  Do you have questions about animal health, medications, therapies, surgery, behavior, or safety?
• 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.
• 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 plant.
• 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.
• Veterinary Schools in the US  This is a great link to all of the websites of veterinary schools in the United States.
• 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. 
• 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
• Rainbow Bridge
  Anyone who has ever lost a pet should visit this wonderful site. It is a terrific tribute to our lost family members
• 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.
• Traveling with pets  
  Great tips for anyone planning to travel with their pet.