Helpful Links and Additional Information to keep you connected

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.

• Choosing a new puppy  This is a nice starter guide of things that you should consider when you are thinking about getting a puppy 
   
• Dogs in Canada Canada's guide to purebred dogs. This site offers general pet information and a gallery of quality breeders of Canadian Kennel Club-recognized breeds.
   
• Cats in Canada The official site of the Canadian Cat Association. Canada's only Purebred Feline Registry. 
   
• American Association of Feline Practitioners The AAFP has lots of good information regarding feline health 
   
• Ontario Veterinary College  Thinking of becoming a veterinarian? A career in veterinary medicine is challenging and fulfilling. We have one of the top veterinary institutions in the world (it's the oldest continuously-operating veterinary college in Canada and the United States); a centre of excellence in service, research and education. 
   
• Ontario Veterinary Medical Association The OVMA is committed to advancing excellence in veterinary medicine, the betterment of animal health and contributing to the protection of human health. 
   
• College of Veterinarians of Ontario The CVO acts in the public interest to regulate the veterinary profession in Ontario 
   
• Canadian Veterinary Medical Association The CVMA site is an excellent starting point to learn more about a variety of topics of interest to veterinary medicine in Canada. 
   
• Heartworm Society    Everything you ever wanted to know about heartworm disease can be found here! 
   
• Behaviour 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 house soiling, 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.  
   
•  Veterinary Schools in the US  This is a great link to all of the websites of veterinary schools in the United States.  
   
• Microchips A site sponsored by a manufacturer of pet microchips. Having a microchip implanted can help to reunite you with your pet should he become lost or stolen. Microchips can be quickly and easily implanted at any visit. They do not become detached like collars or illegible over time like tattoos. 
   
• 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.  
   
• Veterinary Information Network  VIN is the world's first and largest online veterinary community.