USEFUL LINKS

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!
VERNON HILLS ANIMAL HOSPITAL does not accept any responsibility for the availability, usability or any liability for damage or injury resulting from the use of such contents. 

• Choosing a new puppy  
  This is a nice starter guide of things that you should consider when you are thinking about getting a puppy.
   
• Crucial information about your puppy's first few weeks, general dog behavior and trainingDr. Ian Dunbar's comprehensive web site includes information on choosing a puppy, the all important first two weeks in their new home, teaching basic manners, and lots more great information. 
   
• 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!
   
• Pet Portrait Artist
  This is a local artist who does beautiful pet portraits in graphite and colored pencils, and at a reasonable price. 
    
• 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.
   
• 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!
   
• 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.
   
• 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 Plus 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.  Click on "Products"; there are also coupons.
   
• 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.
   
• 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.
    
• VeterinaryPartner.com
  VIN is the world's first and largest online veterinary community.   Veterinary Partner is their web site for our clients, which answers questions about animal health, medications, therapies, surgery, behavior, and more.