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Pet Links and Resources

General Pet Care

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.

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.

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

Choosing a New Puppy
This is a great starter guide of things to consider if you are thinking about adding a puppy to your family.

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.

Veterinary Partner
A great tool to find reliable information on many pet related subjects and diseases.

Just for Cats

American Association of Feline Practitioners
The AAFP is like the American Medical Association for feline doctors, and has lots of good information regarding feline health.

The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
The Cat Fanciers' Association website has lots of great information on cat ownership, and is a great resource on breeds, cat care, upcoming cat shows, and much more.

The Indoor Cat Initiative
Ohio State created the Indoor Cat Initiative to enrich the lives of indoor cats. They believe that indoor enrichment is as important as an excellent diet and health care. This site explains what it means to be a cat, helps get you off to the right start, introduces you to the things indoor cats need, helps you troubleshoot problems, and shows you where to get more information.

Pet Loss & Support

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