Helpful Links

In addition to the Pet Health Care Library, Blue Oak Veterinary Hospital has 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!

	AVMA: Selecting a Pet for Your Family The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) provides excellent guidance on choosing the right pet for your family. You can find related articles at the bottom based on the species you select.
American Heartworm Society Everything you ever wanted to know about heartworm disease is here. Did you know that heartworms can infect dogs, cats, ferrets, coyotes, wolves, foxes, and sea lions?
	CattleDog Publishing: Behavior Problems We are dedicated to helping others experience the same joy we share with our own pets. Our insight into the animal’s point of view and awareness of how all our interactions affect them allows us and our pets to have fun and enjoy life together every day.
ASPCA 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.
	USDA Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service 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.
Rainbow Bridge  Losing a pet can feel like losing a family member. The Rainbow Bridge community offers comfort to those who have experienced the loss of a pet. This site features a weekly candlelight ceremony and also has poems and stories that may help grieving children.
	CDC: Traveling with pets Information on keeping your pet safe while traveling.
West Nile Virus The Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta has the latest information on the spread of West Nile Virus in the US, as well as information on disease transmission, symptoms, etc.
	Diabetic Cat Information  This is a privately maintained site by a pet owner who has done research into pet foods on the market that may be more appropriate for cats with diabetes.