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!

General Information

  • My Vet Online We have a "mini-website" in this area where a lot of articles are available on basic animal medical care.
  • Veterinary Information Network
    VIN is the world's first and largest online veterinary community
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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!
  • 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 Associations of Interest

Pet Medical Issues

  • Heartworm Society    Everything you ever wanted to know about heartworm disease can be found here!
  • 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.
  • Tick Alert!  Learn about the incidence of ticks and disease in your area of the country.
  • Canine Cancer Awareness Information and support for dog owner's whose pets live with cancer.
  • Pet diabetes Support groups of people who have diabetic pets.
  • Feline Chronic Renal Failure  Support group for people who have cats that suffer from kidney disease.
  • 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.

Local Rescues and Animal Shelters

Pet Selection, Adoption, and Clubs

  • Pet Selector   This search engine matches your families lifestyle with compatible animals!

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

  • Dog Breed Research  If you are thinking of purchasing a pure-bred dog, this guide can help you to find out what kinds of temperament, common environmental and medical issues are associated with certain breeds of dog.

  • Breeds of Dogs A quick reference guide to many breeds of dogs, including photos and brief descriptions of each breed's characteristics.

  • Cat Breed Selector This is a nice starter guide of things that you should consider when you are thinking about getting a kitten.

  • Pet Finder  Is a search engine to help people find rescued pets locally and regionally.

  • Pets911! Is a national search engine to help people find rescued pets in their area.

  • 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.

Local Environmental Groups

Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Links

Exotic and Avian Sites

Careers and Education in Veterinary Medicine

Animal Health-Related Product & Services

  • Home-Again Pet Recovery  Is the microchip system that we use and recommend at Highland.  Find out how to register your pet, look up your pet's medical information and more!
  • 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

Bereavement and Loss

  • 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 counseling resources, hotline number and many other resources.
  • Heartspeak Message Cards 
    • A creator of cards and special messages for people and pets who have transcended into spirit.

Industry Links for colleagues

  • 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!