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!

ANIMAL HEALTH

Pet Healthcare Library 
Heartworm Society  Everything you ever wanted to know about heartworm disease can be found here!
Behavior problems  If you want to learn more about feline housesoiling, barking dogs, aggression, or any other behavioral problem.
National Animal Poison Control Center A library, links to other sites, and phone numbers for the poison control center.
American Veterinary Medical Association  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

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ADOPTION

What to know before adopting a pet 

SHELTERS AND ADOPTION

The Buddy Foundation  The top rated shelter voted by folks in Illinois.  Sheltering cats and dogs in Arlington Heights.
Second Chance Cat Adoption  An excellent local foster network dedicated to placing cats in loving homes
P.A.C.T  A foster only shelter for cats
Almost Home Foundation  A foster only shelter for cats and dogs

OTHER

Veterinary Schools in the US   All of the websites of veterinary schools in the United States.
Rainbow Bridge  Anyone who has ever lost a pet should visit this wonderful site. It is a terrific tribute to our lost family members