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! Please be certain to let us know of any bad links as well so that we can remove them.   

                           
 Look to Paws Around Chicago for all your pet transportation needs. Short trip or long, Ted will transport your pets comfortably and safely to their destination. His van is equipped with individually heated/cooled cages. He even has the ability to transport sick animals on oxygen when needed.





 Treehouse Animal Foundation is a Cageless, no-kill cat shelter dedicated to rescue and rehabilitation of sick, injured abused and stray cats. They have many interesting programs such as kitty kindergarten, animal assisted therapy and a behavior hotline.
They also have many fine cats up for adoption.



 Harmony House is a cageless no-kill feline shelter dedicated to rescuing and placing injured and abandoned cats.




Dog Obedience Group offers puppy and adult training classes as well as agility training. All classes involve positive reinforcement.

WHATS MY DOG???
Want to know what breeds your dog is made up of? There is a new simple blood test which can tell you. Check out the website or ask one of our veterinarians for more information.www.whatsmydog.com




Toxins

• 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.

Pet 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.

Professional Associations

• 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.
• 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
• American Association of Feline PractitionersThe AAFP is like the American Medical Association for cat doctors, and has lots of good information regarding feline healh.

Diseases

• Heartworm Society  Everything you ever wanted to know about heartworm disease can be found here!
  
• Feline Diabetes 
  Good website with information on diabetes in cats including diet, treatment and home monitoring.
• Sugarcats
   Information and support group for people with diabetic cats.

Educational Videos

• Brushing Your Cat's Teeth
• Taking Your cat's Temperature
• Trimming Your cat's Claws
• Giving Your Cat Liquid Medications
• Giving Your Cat a Pill or Capsule
• Caring for your Diabetic Cat

Pet insurance

• VPI Pet Insurance

Misc

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

• 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!
• Veterinary Schools in the US  This is a great link to all of the websites of veterinary schools in the United States.  
• 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