The Internet is an excellent source of information for many things, including veterinary advice and information about certain illnesses and disease. As we know from personal experience, some sites are better and more accurate and informative than others. We have selected the following sites for their accuracy and quality of information. Enjoy surfing, but please remember - if you have any health concerns regarding your pet, always contact your veterinarian!
AAHA Healthypet Home Page
Site of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). Includes AAHA hospital directories, kids activities, newsletter, frequently asked questions and client story telling.
American Humane Society
Site of the American Humane Society.
Animal Health Care
Offers updates on common seasonal conditions (heartworm, flea control) through short video presentations. Provides a list of veterinary clinics across the nation, relevant articles on animal health care, a kids corner, and users can share their stories about their pets.
AVMA Care for Pets
Provides resources for health care, diseases, pet loss, buying a pet, safety, careers, outreach for kids, stories and links.
Companion Animal Parasite Council
A good resource site about parasites of dogs and cats.
Dogs In Canada - A Selection of Breeders
A complete guide to dog breeds and breeders. Visit this site today to find out about your favorite breed!
GetMeHome.ca
Lost pets who have been registered on the getmehome.ca site can be easily reunited with their owners. Site offers visitors the opportunity to register your pet by providing contact information.
Growing Up with Pets
A great reference for dealing with pet issues as they relate to children in the home
Hill's Pet Food
Includes information on pet health management and dietary requirements and guidelines.
National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy
Includes information on pet care products and health related issues.
Ontario SPCA
Affiliated with the Royal Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA), this site deals with the welfare of all animals - large and small, wild and domesticated - through cruelty investigations, animal care and rehabilitation, government and industry advocacy, and public education.
Ontario Veterinary Medical Association
Includes discussion forums, species groups information articles, a buyers' guide and chat room.
Pet Insurance Providers
This site will provide you with the information necessary to decide which plan is best for your pet. It also provides you with the opportunity to register on-line! Please take the time to browse this site. Pet health insurance is peace of mind that protects you and your beloved pet from the inevitable and the unexpected.
Pet Insurance Providers
This is another site offering pet health insurance. Please take the time to browse through it to decide which plan is best for your pet!
Veterinary Partner
As part of the Veterinary Information Network(VIN) this website has extremely good information on topics relating to household pets.
Vetshow
Includes information on pet care products and health related issues.
Waltham Nutrition
Nutrition facts and useful information for a variety of pets.
