Pet Loss Support
  • Cornell University Pet Loss Support Hotline  Understanding the emotions of euthanasia.
  • 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.
 General Interest Links
  • American Veterinary Medical AssociationThis 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
  • Heartworm Society  Everything you ever wanted to know about heartworm disease can be found here!
  • Pets and Parasites  Parasites remain a common fact of life for cats and dogs.
  • 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.
  • 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. It 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
  • Tips for Traveling With Your Pet   List of excellent tips to make traveling with your pet safer and easier
  • 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 topics.
  • 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.
 Local Humane Societies
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