Has an anesthetic procedure been recommended for your pet? Learn more about what happens before, during, and after anesthesia.

A great way to train your pet to accept tooth brushing.

Comprehensive information on pet diabetes.

(CRF)

Has your cat been diagnosed with overproduction of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland? Information from the WSU College of Veterinary Medicine.

Step-by-step instructions with photos. Feline Health Center at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine Videos on how to give a cat medication, caring for a diabetic cat, trimming claws, and brushing your cat's teeth.

(Cushing's disease) Information from the WSU College of Veterinary Medicine.

(Addison's disease) Information from the WSU College of Veterinary Medicine.

(OFA) Orthopedic and genetic disease of animals.

Specializing in customized therapy and rehabilitation after surgery as well as performance dogs, located in Raleigh, NC.

The American Animal Hospital Association's website for pet owners.

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.

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 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.

Controlling your dog's pain is essential to his overall well-being. Non-Steroidal Anti- Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are a class of drugs commonly used to control pain and inflammation in dogs. NSAIds help many dogs lead more comfortable lives.

Reliable, up-to-date animal health information from the veterinarians and experts of the Veterinary Information Network (VIN), the world's first and largest online veterinary database and community.

Information on parasites in both dogs and cats (roundworms, tapeworms, hookworms, whipworms, mites, coccidia, fleas, ticks, heartworms, and toxoplasmosis).

Everything you ever wanted to know about heartworm disease can be found here!

Looking for training class? Choose a trainer who uses dog-friendly, positive-based methods.

Download these straightforward pdf's here to learn how to deal with common behavior issues (house training, barking, aggression, separation anxiety, fear, and much more).

Answers the puzzle of why cats scratch and how to prevent problem scratching.

Written by a board-certified animal behavior veterinarian, an easy to read primer on reasons for and dealing with feline house soiling.

A great website for enriching your indoor cat's life and information for dealing with behavior issues.

Looking for good books on behavior and training? There are some "must-reads" on this list by the Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians.

Check out the articles about "the dog whisperer" approach.

Download these straightforward pdf's here to learn how to teach your dog basic commands.

Information on AKC recognized breeds plus links to purebred rescue groups.

A quick reference guide to many breeds of dogs, including photos and brief descriptions of each breed's characteristic

Found a certain breed? Before you choose a breeder, check here to see what the "gold standard" is for health testing for that breed. We recommend that you choose a breeder who tests for these genetic diseases!

Decided on a purebred dog? Be sure to visit the Code of Ethics for the national breed club to make sure the breeder abides by them.

Animal Protection Society of Durham County.

Buying a puppy from a breeder? Checklists for finding good breeders and avoiding "backyard breeders." Code of Ethics for different dog breeds. Decided on a purebred dog? Be sure to visit the Code of Ethics for the national breed club to make sure the breeder abides by them.

Your pet is one of the greatest gifts you can give. Learn more. Home Again micro-chip system.

Animal Protection Society of Orange County.

The world's largest registry of pedigreed cats, with information on cat shows, cat breeds, cat care and more.

The American Veterinary Medical Association website where you will find information on euthanasia and links to numerous veterinary school resources for grief counseling helplines.

The Companion Animal Related Emotions Pet Loss Helpline is a confidential telephone service offered through the U. of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. People who are either grieving the loss of a companion animal or are anticipating a loss are encouraged to call. Links to online and other resources can also be found here.

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