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!

Canine

Breeds of Dogs

A quick reference guide to many breeds of dogs, provided by the American Kennel Club.

Feline

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.

Exotic Pet Links

Sally Blanchard's Companion Parrot
This is a fantastic site covering many troubling bird topics including screaming, feather picking, and specific species information.

Rat Fan Club
Founded in 1992, the Rat Fan Club focuses on rats as companion animals.

House Rabbit Society
An international nonprofit organization that rescues rabbits from animal shelters and educates the public on rabbit care and behavior.

The American Ferret Association
An organization devoted to the health and welfare of ferrets.

General Health and Care Information

AAHA - American Animal Hospital Association

The AAHA is the only organization that accredits animal hospitals throughout the U.S. and Canada. AAHA-accredited hospitals voluntarily choose to be evaluated on over 800 standards in the following areas: quality of care; diagnostic & pharmacy; management; medical records and facility.

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!

Dental Health - Virginia Veterinary Dentistry

We work closely with this dentistry specialist for clients with teeth or mouth problems that require special attention.

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 ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Center. It includes informative articles, links to other sites, and a phone number for the poison control center.

Plants Toxic to Animals

A lot of information about toxic plants can be found here. You can search under common name or scientific name of the plant and by species.

USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
The USDA maintains this website with information on a variety of animal health related topics, including the latest news on important topics in food animal medicine which may affect your or your pet indirectly.

Pet Loss Support

Pet Loss Support Group in Charlottesville
Contact Marguerite David at 434-760-1330. Please call for meeting locations and times.

Rainbow Bridge
This site is a terrific tribute to our lost family members.

Veterinary Food, Medicines, and Associations

Hill's Pet Nutrition
"Caring Through Innovation Since 1939"

Royal Canin
"Wellness Through Nutrition"

Purina Veterinary Diets
Here's to your pet's health"

American Veterinary Medical Association
This site is a good starting point to learn more about a variety of topics, particularly the latest subjects in veterinary medicine.

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

Veterinary Schools in the US
This is a link that provides information on all of the websites of veterinary schools in the United States.

Pet Adoption Resources

Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA

Fluvanna SPCA